United States Oil Fund
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Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
42% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $330M [Q4 2024] → $469M (+$139M) [Q1 2025]
29% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $1.03B | Put options by funds: $795M
14.14% more ownership
Funds ownership: 31.46% [Q4 2024] → 45.6% (+14.14%) [Q1 2025]
13% less funds holding
Funds holding: 168 [Q4 2024] → 147 (-21) [Q1 2025]
30% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 31 | Existing positions reduced: 44
42% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 21 | Existing positions closed: 36
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for USO.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 237 articles about USO published over the past 30 days
Positive
FXEmpire
2 hours ago
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Will Fed Pause and GDP Boost Keep WTI Above $70?
WTI holds above $70 as GDP beats and Fed pause fuel bullish sentiment; traders eye tariff risks and OPEC+ output talks for next move.
Positive
CNBC
2 hours ago
Oil giant Shell posts beat on profit despite sharp annual drop
Shell's second-quarter results come after the energy major announced plans to prioritize shareholder returns and ramp up the cost of savings.
Neutral
FXEmpire
6 hours ago
Oil and Natural Gas Analysis: Tariff Threats and Supply Risks Drive Market Sentiment
WTI crude oil, natural gas, and the US Dollar Index are showing key technical setups, with oil rebounding from long-term support, gas consolidating within a bullish range, and the dollar breaking higher on trade optimism.
Positive
Reuters
7 hours ago
Oil prices gain for fourth day on supply fears from Trump tariff threats
Oil prices gained for a fourth straight day on Thursday, as investors worried about supply shortages amid U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a swift resolution to the war in Ukraine and threats of tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.
Neutral
FXEmpire
15 hours ago
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Tests New Highs As Geopolitical Premium Rises
Oil traders stay focused on potential sanctions on Russia.
Neutral
FXEmpire
17 hours ago
Crude Inventories Rise By 7.7 Million Barrels, Exceeding Analyst Estimates
Gasoline inventories declined by 2.7 million barrels from the previous week.
Neutral
FXEmpire
18 hours ago
Crude Oil Price Outlook – Crude Rallies After Trump Comments
The crude oil market continues to see a lot of upward pressures, as the markets are reacting to Trump threatening even more sanctions on Russia, and tariffs on India, as they are buying their oil from Russia. Supply suddenly became an issue in the minds of traders.
Neutral
FXEmpire
22 hours ago
Oil News: WTI Crude Hits Key $69.89 Resistance—Will Bulls Break Through?
Crude oil holds above $65.38 as $69.89 caps gains; traders eye EIA draws, Pemex exports, and Russia sanctions for near-term price direction.
Positive
CNBC International TV
1 day ago
India equipped to absorb cost of oil price shifts if U.S. sanctions hit, says Stanchart
Anubhuti Sahay, Head of India Economics Research at Standard Chartered Bank says India can absorb the cost of shifting from Russian to U.S. crude oil if sanctions hit and it's forced to stop importing Russian oil. Sahay does not think it will amount to an "oil shock", and India will be able to manage it without a significant impact on inflation.
Negative
FXEmpire
1 day ago
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: Crude Pauses at 5-Week High Amid Inventory Build
Crude oil holds a five-week high near $69 as inventory builds and geopolitical risks fuel market volatility ahead of key macro developments.
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