USOI adds a twist to the crude oil segment by extracting income from oil futures exposure. 0.85% expense ratio, $276M AUM, inception 2017.
UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 (USOI) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
USOI adds a twist to the crude oil segment by extracting income from oil futures exposure. 0.85% expense ratio, $276M AUM, inception 2017.
ETF Overview
USOI adds a twist to the crude oil segment by extracting income from oil futures exposure. The ETN provides the return of USCF`s popular front-month oil ETF, USO, coupled with a notional short position in USO calls expiring the next month with strike prices 6% out of the money. The strategy adds yield and lowers volatility compared to owning USO outright, but at the cost of upside participation. Therefore, USOI is likely to perform very differently from crude oil futures. USOI aims to distribute yield monthly, typical of an ETN.
USOI adds a twist to the crude oil segment by extracting income from oil futures exposure. The ETN provides the return of USCF`s popular front-month oil ETF, USO, coupled with a notional short position in USO calls expiring the next month with strike prices 6% out of the money. The strategy adds yield and lowers volatility compared to owning USO outright, but at the cost of upside participation. UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 provides exposure to the commodities market.
Risk Metrics
UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 holds only 0 positions, creating elevated concentration risk where poor performance from a few holdings can significantly impact returns. A beta of 0.72 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. The 0.85% expense ratio is above average and will reduce net returns over time.
Expense Ratio
0.85%
Dividend Yield
21.91%
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Risk Metrics
Beta: 0.72
Questions & Answers
What is UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 (USOI)?
USOI adds a twist to the crude oil segment by extracting income from oil futures exposure. The ETN provides the return of USCF`s popular front-month oil ETF, USO, coupled with a notional short position in USO calls expiring the next month with strike With $276M in assets under management, it is a funds in its category.
What is the expense ratio for USOI?
UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 has an expense ratio of 0.85%, which is considered higher than average for commodities ETFs. This means for every $10,000 invested, annual fees would be approximately $85. Lower expense ratios generally lead to better long-term returns, all else being equal.
How long has USOI been around?
UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 was launched in 2017, making it 9 years old. It has several years of operating history for investors to evaluate. It is managed by ETRACS.
Does USOI pay dividends?
Yes, UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 currently offers a dividend yield of approximately 21.91%. This is a high-yield ETF relative to the broader market. Dividend distributions are typically paid quarterly, though the amount can vary.
What is the current NAV of USOI?
UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 has a net asset value (NAV) of approximately $49.41 per share. The NAV represents the per-share value of the fund's underlying assets minus liabilities. Market price may differ slightly from NAV due to supply and demand dynamics during trading hours.