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 "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/us-oil-fund-uso/",
 "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/etf/us-oil-fund-uso/data.json",
 "title": "United States Oil Fund (USO) ETF Forecast (2026)",
 "description": "United States Oil Fund LP (USO) ETF: 0.86% expense ratio. $1.9B net assets. Commodities Focused. Fund facts, AI rating, technicals and 2030 projection.",
 "headline": "United States Oil Fund LP (USO)",
 "published": "2026-05-29T09:13:17+00:00",
 "modified": "2026-09-15T08:27:37.61+00:00",
 "generated": "2026-09-16T08:33:02.889Z",
 "language": "en-US",
 "publisher": {
  "name": "CleaRank",
  "url": "https://clearank.com/"
 },
 "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.",
 "asset": {
  "ticker": "USO",
  "name": "United States Oil Fund LP",
  "type": "ETF",
  "exchange": "NYSE",
  "currency": "USD",
  "sector": null,
  "industry": null,
  "country": "United States",
  "website": null
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  "price": 156.66,
  "previousClose": 154.9,
  "change": 1.76,
  "changePercent": 1.14,
  "open": 159.42999,
  "high": 160.27,
  "low": 154.77,
  "volume": 7651200,
  "averageVolume": 6109130,
  "marketCap": 16045152256,
  "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 160.27,
  "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 65.99,
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  "beta": null,
  "priceToSales": null,
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  "grossMargin": null,
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  "rsi": 77.53,
  "macd": 7.59,
  "sma50": 128.67,
  "sma200": 109.55,
  "rsiSignal": "Overbought",
  "trend": "Bullish",
  "pricePosition": "Bullish",
  "macdSignal": "Bullish",
  "rating": "Bullish"
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 "analysis": {
  "rating": "Buy",
  "score": 78,
  "consensus": "Buy",
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  "analystTarget": 169.19,
  "analystCount": null,
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  "generatedAt": "2026-09-15T08:27:37.000Z",
  "priceAtAnalysis": 156.66,
  "volatility": {
   "daily": 2.67,
   "risk": "etf"
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 "tradePlan": {
  "bias": "Bullish",
  "conservativeEntry": 153.53,
  "aggressiveEntry": 156.66,
  "stopLoss": 143.7,
  "stopLossPercent": 6.4,
  "targets": [
   161.2,
   168.88,
   176.56
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 "projections": {
  "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets",
  "years": [
   {
    "year": 2027,
    "downside10th": 100.31,
    "base": 167.61,
    "upside90th": 280.04
   },
   {
    "year": 2028,
    "downside10th": 86.77,
    "base": 179.32,
    "upside90th": 370.6
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   {
    "year": 2029,
    "downside10th": 78.86,
    "base": 191.85,
    "upside90th": 466.76
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   {
    "year": 2030,
    "downside10th": 73.53,
    "base": 205.26,
    "upside90th": 573.01
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   {
    "year": 2031,
    "downside10th": 69.69,
    "base": 219.6,
    "upside90th": 692.03
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   {
    "year": 2032,
    "downside10th": 66.82,
    "base": 234.95,
    "upside90th": 826.11
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   {
    "year": 2033,
    "downside10th": 64.64,
    "base": 251.36,
    "upside90th": 977.51
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   {
    "year": 2034,
    "downside10th": 62.96,
    "base": 268.93,
    "upside90th": 1148.64
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   {
    "year": 2035,
    "downside10th": 61.68,
    "base": 287.72,
    "upside90th": 1342.04
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   {
    "year": 2036,
    "downside10th": 60.72,
    "base": 307.83,
    "upside90th": 1560.55
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 "sources": [
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 "sections": [
  {
   "id": "price",
   "title": "USO Price Analysis"
  },
  {
   "id": "market-metrics",
   "title": "Market Metrics",
   "facts": {
    "Open": "$159.43",
    "Day Range": "$154.77 to $160.27",
    "Prev Close": "$154.90",
    "Volume": "7.65M",
    "52-Week Range": "$65.99 to $160.27",
    "Market Cap": "$16.05B"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "mi-fund-facts",
   "title": "USO Fund Facts",
   "text": [
    "United States Oil Fund, LP is a commodities-focused exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to the daily price movements of West Texas Intermediate crude oil. The fund uses oil futures and related petroleum-linked contracts rather than holding physical barrels, making it a widely used vehicle for gaining access to crude oil price dynamics through a brokerage account.",
    "Fund reference data as of Sep 15, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [
      "Period",
      "USO",
      "Category"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "YTD",
       "cells": [
        "93.03%",
        "29.92%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "1 month",
       "cells": [
        "3.42%",
        "3.11%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 months",
       "cells": [
        "4.19%",
        "11.90%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "1 year",
       "cells": [
        "78.11%",
        "71.37%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "3 years",
       "cells": [
        "21.09%",
        "17.21%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "5 years",
       "cells": [
        "22.63%",
        "12.75%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "10 years",
       "cells": [
        "4.90%",
        "7.26%"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "analysis",
   "title": "USO Analysis",
   "text": [
    "USO is exhibiting a strong bullish trend, trading significantly above its 50-day simple moving average of $128.67 and its 200-day simple moving average of $109.55. The 20-day exponential moving average is at $141.01, also below the current price, reinforcing the upward momentum. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 77.53, indicating an overbought condition, while the Stochastic Oscillator at 89.64 further confirms this. The MACD is positive at 7.59, suggesting continued buying pressure.",
    "The outlook for USO is cautiously optimistic, driven by strong current momentum but tempered by overbought technical indicators. The fund's performance is closely tied to the trajectory of crude oil prices, which are influenced by geopolitical events, global economic growth, and OPEC+ production decisions. A sustained high price environment for oil would likely support USO's upward trend, while a significant economic slowdown or increased supply could lead to a correction. Over the next 6-12 months, USO could see continued strength if oil prices remain elevated. However, investors should be mindful of the potential for volatility given the overbought RSI. Key factors to monitor include global energy demand, inventory levels, and any shifts in geopolitical stability affecting oil supply routes. A break below the 50-day SMA could signal a shift in momentum."
   ],
   "lists": {
    "ProTips": [
     "Monitor crude oil inventory reports and OPEC+ meeting outcomes for potential price catalysts.",
     "Be aware of the overbought RSI (77.53) and consider potential for short-term pullbacks.",
     "Understand that USO's performance is directly tied to oil futures, not physical oil, and is subject to contango/backwardation effects."
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "correlations",
   "title": "Market Correlations",
   "text": [
    "How this etf moves relative to other assets",
    "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "-0.03",
    "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "-0.03",
    "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.00",
    "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "-0.02"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "key-statistics",
   "title": "Key Statistics",
   "text": [
    "As a commodity-focused ETF, USO's fundamental drivers are tied to the global crude oil market rather than traditional corporate metrics. The fund's expense ratio is 0.86%, costing $86.00 per $10,000 invested annually. Its net assets stand at $1.897 billion, with an allocation comprising 28.97% cash, 22.06% bonds, and 48.97% in other assets, likely related to its futures contracts. The fund's performance against its category has been strong over multiple periods, notably outperforming in the last year and 5-year horizons.",
    "Its performance is directly linked to the price of crude oil, which is influenced by global supply and demand dynamics and the earnings trends of major oil-producing companies. The current strong price action in USO suggests a positive outlook for crude oil prices, potentially driven by strong demand or supply constraints impacting the energy sector.",
    "The primary risk for USO is its overbought technical condition, with an RSI of 77.53, suggesting a potential for a short-term pullback. Concentration risk is also inherent, as the fund's performance is tied almost exclusively to the price of crude oil futures. Also, the use of futures contracts introduces complexities related to contango and backwardation, which can impact long-term returns."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "Net Assets (Market Cap)",
       "cells": [
        "16.05B"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Expense Ratio",
       "cells": [
        "0.6000%"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Yield",
       "cells": [
        "N/A"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day High",
       "cells": [
        "$160.27"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "Day Low",
       "cells": [
        "$154.77"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week High",
       "cells": [
        "160.27"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "52 Week Low",
       "cells": [
        "65.99"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "technical-indicators",
   "title": "Technical Indicators",
   "text": [
    "Technical Rating Bullish RSI Overbought SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bullish MACD Bullish Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($128.67) above the 200-day SMA ($109.55), price action is firmly bullish above key moving averages, RSI at 77.5 indicates overbought conditions; consider caution for immediate entries."
   ],
   "facts": {
    "RSI": "Overbought",
    "SMA Cross": "Bullish",
    "Price vs SMA": "Bullish",
    "MACD": "Bullish"
   },
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "",
     "columns": [],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "RSI (14)",
       "cells": [
        "77.53"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "MACD",
       "cells": [
        "7.59"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 50",
       "cells": [
        "128.67"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "SMA 200",
       "cells": [
        "109.55"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "trade-plans",
   "title": "USO Trade Plans",
   "text": [
    "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels",
    "Lower risk, wait for pullback",
    "Higher risk, immediate entry",
    "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (77.5) and current market volatility",
    "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "TARGET 1": "$161.20",
    "TARGET 2": "$168.88",
    "TARGET 3": "$176.56",
    "STOP LOSS": "$143.70"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "seasonality",
   "title": "Seasonal Patterns",
   "text": [
    "Historical monthly performance trends",
    "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns"
   ],
   "facts": {
    "Average Jan return": "+5.60%",
    "Average Feb return": "+1.97%",
    "Average Mar return": "+0.60%",
    "Average Apr return": "-3.35%",
    "Average May return": "+1.53%",
    "Average Jun return": "+2.38%",
    "Average Jul return": "+4.21%",
    "Average Aug return": "-0.09%",
    "Average Sep return": "+1.77%",
    "Average Oct return": "-1.11%",
    "Average Nov return": "-2.40%",
    "Average Dec return": "+2.47%"
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "risk",
   "title": "Risk & Volatility",
   "facts": {
    "Daily Volatility": "2.67%"
   },
   "lists": {
    "Risk considerations": [
     "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels",
     "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range",
     "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure"
    ]
   }
  },
  {
   "id": "growth",
   "title": "Growth of $10,000",
   "text": [
    "A $10,000 investment in USO in September 2016 would be worth about $19,312 today, compared with about $35,344 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "monte-carlo",
   "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in USO today could grow to about $19,649 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $99,614 and a bear case around $3,876. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees."
   ]
  },
  {
   "id": "price-prediction",
   "title": "USO ETF Price Prediction: 2030",
   "text": [
    "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $205 for USO by 2030 in the base case, from $157 today (1.3x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $73.53. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on USO's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.",
    "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using USO's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice."
   ],
   "tables": [
    {
     "caption": "USO simulated price paths by year",
     "columns": [
      "Year",
      "Downside (10th pct)",
      "Base case",
      "Upside (90th pct)"
     ],
     "rows": [
      {
       "label": "2027",
       "cells": [
        "$100",
        "$168",
        "$280"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2028",
       "cells": [
        "$86.77",
        "$179",
        "$371"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2029",
       "cells": [
        "$78.86",
        "$192",
        "$467"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2030",
       "cells": [
        "$73.53",
        "$205",
        "$573"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2031",
       "cells": [
        "$69.69",
        "$220",
        "$692"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2032",
       "cells": [
        "$66.82",
        "$235",
        "$826"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2033",
       "cells": [
        "$64.64",
        "$251",
        "$978"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2034",
       "cells": [
        "$62.96",
        "$269",
        "$1,149"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2035",
       "cells": [
        "$61.68",
        "$288",
        "$1,342"
       ]
      },
      {
       "label": "2036",
       "cells": [
        "$60.72",
        "$308",
        "$1,561"
       ]
      }
     ]
    }
   ]
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   "id": "faq",
   "title": "Frequently Asked Questions"
  }
 ],
 "faq": [
  {
   "question": "What is the expense ratio for the United States Oil Fund (USO) and what does it cost per $10,000 invested?",
   "answer": "The United States Oil Fund (USO) has an expense ratio of 0.86%. This translates to an annual cost of $86.00 for every $10,000 invested in the fund."
  },
  {
   "question": "What sectors or assets does the United States Oil Fund (USO) primarily hold, and how concentrated is it?",
   "answer": "The United States Oil Fund (USO) is a commodities-focused ETF that primarily tracks the daily price movements of West Texas Intermediate crude oil using futures contracts. Its asset allocation includes 28.97% cash, 22.06% bonds, and 48.97% in other assets, which are predominantly oil futures and related instruments, indicating a high concentration in the crude oil market."
  },
  {
   "question": "How has the United States Oil Fund (USO) performed against its category over different time periods?",
   "answer": "USO has shown strong performance against its category. Its year-to-date return is 93.03% compared to the category's 29.92%. Over the past year, USO returned 78.11% versus the category's 71.37%. The fund also outperformed over 3-year (21.09% vs 17.21%) and 5-year (22.63% vs 12.75%) periods, though it lagged over the 10-year period (4.90% vs 7.26%)."
  },
  {
   "question": "What are the key technical levels to watch for USO?",
   "answer": "Key technical levels for USO include its current price of $156.66, with support expected around its 50-day SMA of $128.67 and 200-day SMA of $109.55. The overbought RSI at 77.5 suggests a potential resistance or pullback from current levels."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the insider and institutional activity like for USO?",
   "answer": "As an ETF, USO does not have traditional insider or institutional activity in the same way a company stock does. Its flows are driven by investor demand for oil exposure, reflected in its net assets of $1.897 billion and trading volume."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the USO ETF price prediction for 2030 based on statistical simulations?",
   "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, the projected price for USO in 2030 has a base case of $205.26. The downside projection is $73.53, and the upside projection is $573.01. These figures represent statistical simulation outcomes, not price targets or guarantees."
  },
  {
   "question": "What is the current net asset value and year-to-date return for USO?",
   "answer": "The current Net Asset Value (NAV) for USO is $149.17 per share. The fund's year-to-date return is 93.03%."
  }
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