USO is an exchange-traded fund that aims to track short-term movements in WTI crude oil prices by holding futures contracts and related instruments to provide liquid market exposure.

How does USO track oil prices?

The fund invests in near-month WTI futures and periodically rolls those contracts forward. Because it uses futures rather than holding physical oil, its returns can differ from spot crude prices.

What are the main risks with USO?

Key risks include high price volatility, roll costs in contango markets, possible tracking error, management fees, and counterparty or regulatory risks. Prices can fall as well as rise.

Is USO suitable for long-term investors?

USO is generally used for short- to medium-term tactical exposure. Due to roll decay and futures mechanics, it may underperform spot oil over long periods and might not suit passive, long-term investors.

United States Oil Fund (USO) Stock

Fund tracking crude oil price movements. Here's the price, business snapshot, and what's worth knowing about United States Oil Fund in August 2026.

USO (United States Oil Fund) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investors with liquid exposure to movements in the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil by investing primarily in front-month WTI futures and related instruments. It is a tool often used for short-term tactical exposure to oil prices rather than a long-term buy-and-hold vehicle, because its performance can diverge from spot oil due to futures roll costs, contango or backwardation, and fees. Investors should be aware of volatility, the mechanics of futures contracts, and the fund’s operating expenses. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not personal investment advice. Commodity ETFs can be complex and may not be suitable for all investors; consider your risk tolerance and investment horizon before investing.

About This Stock

United States Oil Fund

USO

Current Price

$127.69

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Sixth Month Growth Performance

$127.69

+57.39 (81.64%)past 6 months

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Dividend

The United States Oil Fund does not pay a dividend, which might be due to reinvesting earnings for growth. If you invested $1000, you would receive $0 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

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Why You’ll Want to Watch This Stock

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Oil price exposure

Provides liquid exposure to WTI crude via futures contracts, useful for tactical strategies — though returns can be volatile and are not guaranteed.

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Global market drivers

Prices react to geopolitics, supply decisions and macro data, so USO’s value can move quickly in response to global events.

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Watch roll risk

USO rolls futures contracts regularly; in contango markets roll costs can erode returns, making it less suitable for long-term buy-and-hold.

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