USO: Analysis & Opinions

  1. Crisis Investing 101: Everything You Need to Know About ...

    February 12, 2013
    Protecting profits and preparing for an economic crisis is likely the furthest thing from your mind right now. The ...
  2. The Best Way To Invest In Energy Right Now

    February 07, 2013
    The world was shocked when the Brazilian energy corporation Petrobras (NYSE: PBR) announced in 2007 the discovery of ...
  3. Pump Profits with This Gasoline ETF - ETF News And ...

    February 06, 2013
    As the economy is recovering gradually in 2013, economic activity has started to pick up across the country (read: ...
  4. ETF Daily Roundup: Markets Rally Prior To Election Results

    November 06, 2012
    Finally it’s here. The 2012 presidential election is upon us, and most people are just excited to be free from the ...
  5. Third Time's A Charm? Best ETF Plays For QE3

    October 04, 2012
    Last month, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke unveiled the latest creation from the central bank – the infamous QE3. As ...
  6. Daily ETF Roundup: Mixed Economic News Rattle Markets

    October 03, 2012
    Investors had plenty to digest today as a slew of economic reports from around the globe dominated the media ...
  7. Crude Oil ETF Investing 101 - ETF News And Commentary

    September 26, 2012
    Persisting worries about Europe's sovereign debt crisis crippling the continent's economy, high U.S. crude stocks ...
  8. Daily ETF Roundup: Markets Slump As QE3 Euphoria Fades

    September 17, 2012
    After ending the week on a high note following the announcement of QE3 on the home front, investors came back in a ...
  9. Daily ETF Roundup: Stocks Advance On Merkel's Comments

    August 16, 2012
    Markets had yet another day of mixed economic news, but today, renewed hopes on the Euro Zone front pushed stocks ...
  10. Why the Gasoline ETF Is a Top Performer - ETF News And ...

    August 14, 2012
    Thanks to a relatively strong dollar and weak economic growth levels around the world, many energy commodities have ...
  11. When Fed QE Goes Bust - Real Time Insight

    July 16, 2012
    I'll admit it. I've been a Keynesian. To me, pumping money into the economy, and monetizing debt through ...
  12. IndexIQ Plans To Close SKOR And Launch Bond ETFs, USCF ...

    July 13, 2012
    This week shaped out to be quite dismal for equity markets as investors were reminded of looming eurozone debt drama ...
  13. Three iPath ETNs to Watch During the Barclays LIBOR ...

    July 09, 2012
    For the most part, ETFs and ETNs are similar. Both offer investors basket exposure to a particular asset class and ...
  14. Where Are Inex Funds Now? (SPY, QQQ, USO, IAU)

    June 19, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  15. When Do You Buy Oil? - Real Time Insight

    June 15, 2012
    Thanks to a strong dollar and sluggish demand, prices in the energy commodity world have been quite weak this year. ...
  16. Why Russia ETFs Are Not A Debt Crisis Safe Haven - ETF ...

    June 07, 2012
    As the European debt crisis has intensified in recent weeks and months, many investors have sought to exit the ...
  17. Popular Commodity ETFs (GLD, DBA, DBE, JJC)

    May 29, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  18. USO Broke Through Support on Heavy Volume

    May 08, 2012
    New York, May 4th (TradersHuddle.com) - A plethora of bad news aligned against the crude oil market pushing the ...
  19. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQ, USO, IAU)

    April 30, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  20. A Look at Commodity ETFs (GLD, DBA, DBE, JJC)

    April 25, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  21. RESEARCH IN MOT (RIMM) - Profit Tracks

    April 05, 2012
    Often ignored palm oil is great way to play our planets continued natural resource demand.
  22. The "Iran Factor" Driving Option Prices

    March 28, 2012
    Jared Woodard of Condor Options explains why the threat of airstrikes against Iran is causing overall option prices ...
  23. The Week Ahead: Don't Worry About China's Growth

    March 24, 2012
    Economic news from China last week overshadowed improving technicals for in many parts of the market, including the ...
  24. The Hidden Danger of Energy ETFs

    March 20, 2012
    Energy ETFs have become notorious for the rollover issues that lead to these ETFs not always tracking the energy ...
  25. A Look at Commodity ETFs (GLD, DBA, DBE, JJC, COW)

    March 20, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  26. 7 Top Ways to Own the Hard Assets

    March 17, 2012
    The markets might be in rally mode, but it always pays to keep a good solid hedge or two in play to counter the ...
  27. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQ, UUP, EFA, USO, ...

    February 29, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2012.
  28. The Week Ahead: Stocks Need Some Bad News

    January 30, 2012
    Markets are due for a bull-scaring correction that would open more opportunities, but until then investors should ...
  29. A Look at Commodity ETFs (XLE, USO, GLD, SGG, DBA, DBE, ...

    January 30, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  30. A "Worst-to-First" ETF Trade Idea

    January 27, 2012
    The seasonal low point for natural gas is expected soon, and though no mainstream ETF has fared worse than UNG, ...
  31. Long-Term Trap for Energy ETFs

    January 25, 2012
    Dividends are key to market-beating performance, especially during these times, says John Buckingham of The Prudent ...
  32. The Week Ahead: The Path to Profits in 2012

    January 09, 2012
    The year has started off well, but some sectors and strategies have the potential to pay off even better in coming ...
  33. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQ, UUP, EFA, USO, ...

    January 09, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2011.
  34. The Week Ahead: Will the Grinch Steal Christmas?

    December 20, 2011
    The warning flags are up, and time is running out for a solid rally. Be careful, and watch these key indicators over ...
  35. A Look at Commodity ETFs (XLE, USO, GLD, SGG, DBA, DBE, ...

    December 19, 2011
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  36. Big News For The Seaway Pipeline (ENB, EPD, CLR, DNR, ...

    November 30, 2011
    Enbridge’s purchase and reversal of the Seaway pipeline could be big for WTI oil prices and U.S. energy investors.
  37. The Best ETF for Trading Energy

    August 03, 2011
    Popular ETFs like USO and XLE get most of the headlines, but the charts show that a lesser-known but highly liquid ...
  38. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQQ, UUP, EFA, ...

    June 16, 2011
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  39. May's ETF Winners and Losers (SCO, BSC, CMD, FAZ, UST)

    June 01, 2011
    See the best and worst performing ETFs from May 2011!
  40. 5 Commodity ETFs You Need To Know (XLE, USO, SGG, LD, COW)

    March 15, 2011
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  41. 7 Commodity ETFs To Know (XLE, USO, SGG, LD, COW)

    February 14, 2011
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  42. Index Funds: How Well Did They Do In 2010? (SPY, QQQQ, ...

    January 07, 2011
    Many portfolio have index funds as their core holdings. Check out how well they performed in 2010.
  43. A Look at Commodity ETFs (XLE, USO, GLD, SGG, DBA, DBE, ...

    December 13, 2010
    The recent recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  44. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, QQQQ, UUP, EFA, ...

    November 08, 2010
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  45. Energy Companies Flying (STR, QEP, EEP, AMJ, USO, BP)

    August 06, 2010
    Based on the last three months' numbers, the oil and gas industry hasn't been looking too great.
  46. The World Of Commodities Outside Energy And Gold (GSG, ...

    June 22, 2010
    Commodities are quickly becoming a more important part of investors' overall portfolios, but most allocation is ...
  47. Three ETFs Looking For A Bounce (GLD, FXE, USO, SLX, X)

    May 19, 2010
    With the falling euro, and oil and steel industries, some ETFs have been beaten down and are looking for a comeback.
  48. Diversifying With Commodity ETFs (XLE, USO, GLD, SGG, ...

    March 23, 2010
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  49. 4 ETFs With Exciting Potential (XHB, DHI, XRT, USO, UGA)

    February 25, 2010
    If these ETFs can maintain their positive momentum through March, they'll provide great opportunities for investors.
  50. Use Equity ETFs To Avoid The CFTC Hassle (HAP, GDX, ...

    November 04, 2009
    Use these equity ETFs to gain natural resource exposure.
  51. 3 Allocation Strategies To Realign Your Portfolio (TIP, ...

    October 23, 2009
    Protect your investments from the looming inflation of the U.S. dollar.
  52. $2 Natural Gas? (UNG, USO, APA, XOM, PTR)

    August 24, 2009
    Oil and natural gas have parted ways, and it doesn't look like natural gas will be recovering in the near future.
  53. Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's (UUP, GLD, ...

    August 04, 2009
    Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's
  54. Will Curbs On Futures Hurt ETFs? (UNG, USO)

    July 14, 2009
    The CFTC has indicated it will try to limit positions in commodity futures markets to reign in speculators.
  55. Earnings That Will Keep The Market Guessing (AA, CVX, ...

    July 08, 2009
    As U.S. companies report their Q2 earnings, investors are waiting to get a preview of where the market will go from ...
  56. Chilly Reception For Iraqi Oil Contracts (XOM, RDS.B, E, ...

    July 07, 2009
    Iraq's oil contacts auction is meant to be a catalyst to increase its production over the next half-decade.
  57. Looking Ahead To The Second Half (TGT, WMT, JPM, WFC, USO)

    June 30, 2009
    Some stocks to watch for the second half of 2009.
  58. Winning Oil ETFs (USO,USL,DBO)

    June 10, 2009
    Which Oil ETF has been the best at capturing the upswing in crude oil prices?
  59. Natural Gas Rising From The Ashes (UNG, USO, XOM, APA, ...

    May 18, 2009
    The natural gas market is showing signs of a bottom. Is now the right time to buy in?
  60. A Victory For Clean Energy (GEX, USO, PBW)

    April 27, 2009
    EPA findings on CO2 emissions adds a sense of urgency for those looking to invest in clean technology.
  61. Index Funds, Where Are We Now? (SPY, AFK, EFA)

    April 07, 2009
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  62. Pension Funds Embrace Commodities (PXE)

    November 20, 2008
    Learn how to use the California Public Employees' Retirement System to guide your investing in commodities.
  63. 5 Active Stocks To Watch On October 3 (SYT)

    October 03, 2008
    With economic woes spilling into agriculture, we look at the heavy volume seen in seed producer Syngenta AG.
  64. Don't Fall With The Dollar

    March 07, 2008
    With the Fed set to continue lowering rates, the dollar is still at risk. We examine several ETFs to hedge the effects.
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