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United States Oil Fund
USO performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +22.91% | +4.22% | +105.87% | +91.48% | +82.99% | +195.99% |
| Flows | -$348M | -$343M | -$503M | -$502M | -$1.09B | -$3.41B |
Characteristics
The United States Oil Fund is built to track the Oil Price - USD. The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | USCF |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | April 10, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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USO's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +49.30% | +51.07% | +38.71% | +38.49% |
Max drawdown | -23.73% | -31.88% | -31.88% | -35.45% |
Max drawdown duration | 48d | 109d | 109d | 1365d |
Time to recover | 22d | N/A | N/A | 1084d |
Replication quality
Data as of September 8, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
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| daily return difference | |
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What type of ETF is USO?
USO is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by USCF.
What index does USO track?
USO tracks the Oil Price - USD.
What does USO invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Crude Oil. It is part of the segment: Energy.
What is the expense ratio of USO?
The total expense ratio (TER) of USO is 0.7%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was USO launched?
USO was launched on April 10, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of USO?
USO is issued by USCF.
What is the AUM of USO?
As of September 4, 2026, USO manages $1.68 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has USO performed recently?
As of September 4, 2026, USO delivered a return of 22.91% over the past month (1M performance), 4.22% over the past three months (3M), and 105.87% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for USO?
As of September 4, 2026, USO has seen net flows of -$348M in the past month (1M flow) and -$503M year-to-date (YTD).
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