Commodity Futures Trading Commission June 21, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Commitments of Traders (``COT'') reports are weekly reports, published by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (``CFTC'' or ``Commission''), showing aggregate trader positions in certain futures and options markets. Over time, both the trading activity that is the subject of the COT reports, and the reports themselves, have continued to change and evolve. As part of its ongoing efforts both to maintain an information system that reflects changing market conditions, and to provide the public with useful information regarding futures and options markets, the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive review of the COT reporting program. This release is intended to: (1) Provide useful background information regarding the COT reports; (2) lay out various issues and questions regarding the COT reports; and (3) solicit public comment regarding the reports, including suggestions as to possible changes in the COT reporting system.