Xin Lang Qi Huo·2025-08-01 08:25Core Insights - The main contract for paraxylene (PX) 2509 experienced a decline of 2.41% as of August 1, with a trading volume of 141,700 contracts and a net short position among the top 20 positions of 1,951 contracts [1] - Total trading volume for all paraxylene contracts reached 274,900 contracts, an increase of 18,000 contracts from the previous day [1] - The top 20 positions showed a long position of 217,100 contracts, up by 32,600 contracts, while the short position was 227,900 contracts, an increase of 29,700 contracts [1] Long and Short Positions - The top three long positions were held by Guotai Junan with a total holding of 27,812 contracts, CITIC Futures with 19,052 contracts, and Dongzheng Futures with 16,082 contracts [1] - The top three short positions were also led by Guotai Junan with 51,604 contracts, followed by Dongzheng Futures with 18,360 contracts and CITIC Futures with 18,163 contracts [1] - Among the top 20 positions, the largest increase in long positions was seen in Galaxy Futures with an increase of 2,118 contracts, while the largest decrease was in Dongzheng Futures with a reduction of 2,464 contracts [1] Trading Activity - The trading activity for the main contract showed a significant increase in both long and short positions, indicating a shift in market sentiment [1][4] - The overall trading volume for all contracts indicates a robust market activity, with a total of 438,425 contracts traded across all positions [4] - The data reflects a competitive landscape among futures firms, with notable changes in both long and short positions across various members [4]