PowerShares DB Oil ETF
PowerShares DB Oil ETF (DBO) is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the price movements of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil through futures contracts rather than direct ownership of physical oil. It aims to track an index of oil futures using a rules-based roll methodology that can help manage the impact of contango and backwardation — market structures that influence returns. Investors should know this is a commodity futures-based product: it can be volatile, does not pay dividends, and may show tracking error versus spot oil prices. Costs, funding and roll strategies, and tax treatment can all affect returns. Due to the specialised nature and potential for rapid price swings, DBO is generally more suitable for investors seeking tactical or short- to medium-term exposure to oil prices rather than a long-term core holding. This is educational information and not personalised investment advice.
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Dividend
PowerShares DB Oil ETF offers a dividend yield of 5.14%, making it appealing for dividend-seeking investors. If you invested $1000, you would be paid $51.40 a year in dividends (based on the last 12 months).
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Oil Price Exposure
Provides direct exposure to WTI crude via futures, which can closely track price moves but may incur roll costs and volatility.
Macro & Geopolitics
Oil prices react strongly to global supply, demand and geopolitical events, driving potential for large swings; outcomes are uncertain.
Tactical Use Case
Commonly used by traders for short-to-medium term exposure or hedging rather than as a buy-and-hold income asset; consider fees and risks.
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