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?

    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. Long Term Oil ETFs

    June 14, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  17. 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 ...
  18. Oil Stocks To Fuel Your Portfolio

    June 06, 2012
    With oil's recent momentum, it might be a good time to add oil to your portfolio.
  19. Long Term Oil ETFs

    May 29, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  20. Popular Commodity ETFs

    May 29, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  21. 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 ...
  22. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    April 30, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  23. A Look at Commodity ETFs

    April 25, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  24. Oil ETFs For the Long Term

    April 24, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  25. The Long-Term Play In Palm Oil

    April 05, 2012
    Often ignored palm oil is great way to play our planets continued natural resource demand.
  26. 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 ...
  27. 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 ...
  28. 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 ...
  29. A Look at Commodity ETFs

    March 20, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  30. Oil ETFs For the Long Term

    March 19, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  31. 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 ...
  32. 4 ETFs On Fire Right Now

    February 29, 2012
    These four ETFs are on fire right now, but it would not take much to cool them off in a hurry.
  33. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    February 29, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2012.
  34. Oil ETFs For the Long Term

    February 13, 2012
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  35. 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 ...
  36. A Look at Commodity ETFs

    January 30, 2012
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  37. 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, ...
  38. 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 ...
  39. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    January 09, 2012
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed in 2011.
  40. 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 ...
  41. 3 Problems In Store For The Equity Markets In 2012

    January 02, 2012
    Here are three hurdles that face the recovering equity markets in 2012.
  42. 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 ...
  43. Oil ETFs For the Long Term

    December 20, 2011
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  44. A Look at Commodity ETFs

    December 19, 2011
    The Great Recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  45. Big News For The Seaway Pipeline

    November 30, 2011
    Enbridge’s purchase and reversal of the Seaway pipeline could be big for WTI oil prices and U.S. energy investors.
  46. Four Market-Beating ETFs In November

    November 29, 2011
    Four top ETFs from November.
  47. Oil ETFs For the Long Term

    November 04, 2011
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  48. 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 ...
  49. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    June 16, 2011
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  50. May's ETF Winners and Losers

    June 01, 2011
    See the best and worst performing ETFs from May 2011!
  51. 4 Oil Stocks To Fuel Your Portfolio

    April 19, 2011
    With oil's recent upward momentum, it might be a good time to add oil to your portfolio.
  52. 5 Commodity ETFs You Need To Know

    March 15, 2011
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  53. Oil ETFs on the Rise

    March 08, 2011
    With oil's recent upward momentum, it might be a good time to add oil to your portfolio.
  54. Playing The Oil Rally With Funds

    February 24, 2011
    Oil recently hit $100/barrel and could continue higher. Find out how you can take advantage of the move with these ...
  55. 7 Commodity ETFs To Know

    February 14, 2011
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  56. Four Slick Oil Stocks

    January 11, 2011
    Crude oil prices have risen nicely over the past several months. Can these four oil stocks sustain this momentum ...
  57. Index Funds: How Well Did They Do In 2010?

    January 07, 2011
    Many portfolio have index funds as their core holdings. Check out how well they performed in 2010.
  58. Oil ETFs For the Long Term

    January 06, 2011
    Investors with a longer term view of things may want to check out an Oil ETF for their portfolio.
  59. A Look at Commodity ETFs

    December 13, 2010
    The recent recession shows why commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to your portfolio.
  60. Playing The Oil Rally With Funds

    December 10, 2010
    Oil recently hit $90/barrel and could continue higher. Find out how you can take advantage of the move with these ...
  61. 3 Dividend-Paying Stocks With Momentum

    November 26, 2010
    These three dividend-paying stocks have been performing above expectations as of late, and show great promise in the ...
  62. Index Funds, Where Are We Now?

    November 08, 2010
    Take a news break to understand how major indexes have performed since the beginning of the year.
  63. Keeping Up With Commodities

    November 08, 2010
    Some commodity prices have moved to scary heights. Investors need to know when it is time to take some money off the ...
  64. Future Profits with Oil ETFs

    November 05, 2010
    Oil has been overshadowed by gold this year, but oil is expected to increase in price when a recovery takes hold. ...
  65. 3 Offshore Oil Plays That Pay

    September 02, 2010
    These foreign-based oil companies offer great fundamentals and strong yields for value-conscious investors.
  66. Energy Companies Flying

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

    June 22, 2010
    Commodities are quickly becoming a more important part of investors' overall portfolios, but most allocation is ...
  68. Three ETFs Looking For A Bounce

    May 19, 2010
    With the falling euro, and oil and steel industries, some ETFs have been beaten down and are looking for a comeback.
  69. Bakken Shale Benefits From Natural Gas Fears

    April 06, 2010
    The Bakken Shale is gaining attention from investors and the exploration and production industry, as natural gas ...
  70. Diversifying With Commodity ETFs

    March 23, 2010
    Commodity ETFs are a great way to add diversity to a portfolio.
  71. 4 ETFs With Exciting Potential

    February 25, 2010
    If these ETFs can maintain their positive momentum through March, they'll provide great opportunities for investors.
  72. Four Slick Oil Stocks

    January 21, 2010
    Crude oil prices made a remarkable comeback through 2009. Can they sustain this momentum through 2010?
  73. Oil Taking A Break

    December 03, 2009
    Oil pulls back on higher than expected inventory reports.
  74. Use Equity ETFs To Avoid The CFTC Hassle

    November 04, 2009
    Use these equity ETFs to gain natural resource exposure.
  75. Big Oil Earnings On Tap

    October 27, 2009
    This earnings preview of major oil companies is interesting, when compared to the same quarter last year.
  76. 3 Allocation Strategies To Realign Your Portfolio

    October 23, 2009
    Protect your investments from the looming inflation of the U.S. dollar.
  77. Hedge Fund Vet Launches First U.S. 'Green' Fund Of Funds

    October 22, 2009
    Bookbinder Capital Management recently rolled out TerraVerde Capital Partners, a fund of funds that invests only in ...
  78. $2 Natural Gas?

    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.
  79. Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's

    August 04, 2009
    Playing Weakness in the Dollar with ETF's
  80. Will Curbs On Futures Hurt ETFs?

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

    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 ...
  82. Chilly Reception For Iraqi Oil Contracts

    July 07, 2009
    Iraq's oil contacts auction is meant to be a catalyst to increase its production over the next half-decade.
  83. Looking Ahead To The Second Half

    June 30, 2009
    Some stocks to watch for the second half of 2009.
  84. The Five Best Oil Stocks In The First-Half Of '09

    June 22, 2009
    The top five oil stocks with market caps above 10 billion through the first-half of 2009.
  85. Oil Gas Ratio At Extreme Levels

    June 18, 2009
    The ratio between the price of natural gas and oil is at a multi-year high, leaving most traders to bet that the ...
  86. Winning Oil ETFs

    June 10, 2009
    Which Oil ETF has been the best at capturing the upswing in crude oil prices?
  87. Natural Gas Rising From The Ashes

    May 18, 2009
    The natural gas market is showing signs of a bottom. Is now the right time to buy in?
  88. Oil Setting Up For A Spill

    May 08, 2009
    Oil prices continue to rise despite multi-decade high inventories.
  89. A Victory For Clean Energy

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

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

    November 20, 2008
    Learn how to use the California Public Employees' Retirement System to guide your investing in commodities.
  92. 5 Active Stocks To Watch On October 3

    October 03, 2008
    With economic woes spilling into agriculture, we look at the heavy volume seen in seed producer Syngenta AG.
  93. Top Volume Stocks For October 1

    October 01, 2008
    A look at five of the most active stocks in the market, with a focus on steel pipe maker Tenaris.
  94. A Currency Response To Oil

    September 29, 2008
    We explore a group of foreign currency ETFs that allow investors to hedging against oil prices.
  95. Oil ETFs To Watch In Ike's Wake

    September 12, 2008
    We examine a trio of oil ETFs that could jump as Hurricane Ike ravages the Texas coast. Now's the time to get your ...
  96. Oil Playbook For A Rising Market

    June 03, 2008
    With oil around $130 per barrel, we examine a few companies, beyond the big names, that actually benefit.
  97. 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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