United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) ETF Ticker
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About United States Oil Fund, LP
USO delivers its exposure to oil using near-term futures. USO gets exposure to oil using derivatives, like several oil ETPs. The fund predominately holds near-month-futures contracts on WTI, rolling into future contracts every month. This method is particularly sensitive to short-term changes in spot prices. USO held front month contracts until April 17, 2020, at which time following leeway in the prospectus, USO changed the exposure from holding specifically front-month contracts to holding predominantly front-month contracts, 30% next month and 15% contracts with further expiry. USO is structured as a commodities pool, so expect a K-1 at tax time. Long-term holders will be taxed on any gains even if they didn't sell shares.
USO etf facts
| Ticker symbol | USO |
| Exchange | New York Stock Exchange Arca |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Asset Management |
| Market cap | $17.7B |
| CEO | John Love |
| Headquarters | Walnut Creek, CA, US |
| IPO date | 2006-04-10 |
| Website | www.uscfinvestments.com/uso |
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What is the ticker symbol for United States Oil Fund, LP?
The ticker symbol for United States Oil Fund, LP is USO, listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca.
What is USO?
USO delivers its exposure to oil using near-term futures. USO gets exposure to oil using derivatives, like several oil ETPs. The fund predominately holds near-month-futures contracts on WTI, rolling into future contracts every month. This method is particularly sensitive to short-term changes in spot prices. USO held front month contracts until April 17, 2020, at which time following leeway in…