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Speculators Hold Extreme Net-Long Position in Soybeans, Signaling Price Risk for Brazil’s Farmers

Hedge funds hold a historically large net-long position in soybean futures, creating significant volatility risk for Brazilian farmers and the global agro-market.

By Marcus Wright

Published Aug 14, 2026, 11:28 AM UTC

Speculators Hold Extreme Net-Long Position in Soybeans, Signaling Price Risk for Brazil’s Farmers — Illustration — BRZ.news

Hedge funds hold a historically large net-long position in soybean futures, creating significant volatility risk for Brazilian farmers and the global agro-market.

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