ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETFOILK
OILK
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Funds holding %
of 7,202 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
1.61% less ownership
Funds ownership: 30.21% [Q4 2024] → 28.6% (-1.61%) [Q1 2025]
15% less funds holding
Funds holding: 33 [Q4 2024] → 28 (-5) [Q1 2025]
18% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $23.8M [Q4 2024] → $19.4M (-$4.34M) [Q1 2025]
36% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 7 | Existing positions closed: 11
38% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 5 | Existing positions reduced: 8
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for OILK.
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Fixed-Income Annual Returns And Falling Crude Oil Prices
Crude oil was down 4% Sunday night, as OPEC once again announced a production increase, a move by OPEC that will eventually help US inflation, and give the Fed another reason to lower the fed funds rate. The 10-year annual return on the TLT is still negative, and has been for a year or so.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Oil ETFs Gained 4% Last Week: Can the Rally Last?
Oil ETFs gained about 4% last week. However, the outlook for 2025 does not appear too bullish.

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
7 months ago
Should You Invest in Oil ETFs on Rising Middle East Tensions?
Tensions in the Middle East escalated on Wednesday following an Iranian missile attack on Israel, sparking demand for safe-haven assets as investors grew anxious about the potential expansion of the conflict.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
11 months ago
Will OPEC+ Output Cuts At All Boost Oil ETFs Ahead?
In the latest meeting, OPEC+ agreed to extend production cuts of 3.66 million barrels per day (bpd) until the end of 2025, along with prolonging cuts of 2.2 million bpd until September 2024.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
U.S. Oil Hovers Around $83: What Lies Ahead for ETFs?
Slowing manufacturing activity may instigate the Fed to cut interest rates earlier-than-expected. While this is a plus for oil ETFs, the U.S. government's efforts to keep oil prices low in the election year may not allow those ETFs to soar ahead.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
OILK: Iran Risk And Global Demand Make This A Good Fund To Consider
Geopolitical risk, particularly involving Iran and Israel, could lead to a significant spike in oil prices and a risk-off period. The ProShares K-1 Free Crude Oil Strategy ETF offers investors exposure to oil futures without the complexities and tax implications of traditional trading. OILK's unique tax structure and investment strategy have been shown to yield higher returns compared to similar ETFs, but it may not closely track the spot price of crude oil.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Time for Oil & Energy ETFs?
Oil prices have been in great shape this year. If the Gaza truce takes time to materialize, the rally could prolong.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Oil Price to Double In Near Term? ETFs in Focus
Goldman Sachs believes that oil prices may surge ahead if Houthi attack continues, as quoted on oilprice.com.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Houthi Attacks in Red Sea to Boost These ETF Areas
Red Sea serves as a critical transit route for oil. Consecutive Houthi attacks in this area for the past two months may boost these ETF areas.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 year ago
OILK: Oil Is A Useful Hedge Against Year Ahead Uncertainties
Oil prices have fallen below the consensus OPEC+ corridor. Yet, oil price ‘puts' from OPEC+ and the Strategic Petroleum Reserve remain intact. With geopolitical premium fading as well, oil futures trackers like OILK screen favorably as a cheap portfolio hedge.
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