United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO) Shares Gap Down – Should You Sell?

United States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA:USO)’s stock price gapped down before the market opened on Monday . The stock had previously closed at $121.43, but opened at $113.29. United States Oil Fund shares last traded at $111.38, with a volume of 21,910,725 shares traded.

More United States Oil Fund News

Here are the key news stories impacting United States Oil Fund this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Middle East conflict and supply‑risk headlines have pushed Brent and WTI back above $100, underpinning demand for oil ETFs like USO. Oil Rebounds Above $100 on Fears Middle East Conflict Lacks Exit Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Media reports show Brent crossing $100 and analysts note lingering skepticism about de‑escalation, supporting crude prices and energy ETFs. Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge
• Positive Sentiment: Reuters and other outlets report markets are re‑pricing supply risk after conflicting statements about U.S.–Iran talks, lifting oil and oil‑linked funds. Oil rises as markets assess supply risks after Iran denies US talks
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. Energy Secretary said further SPR releases are unlikely, removing a potential cap on prices and supporting USO. US energy chief tells CNBC a further SPR oil release is unlikely
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage specifically cites United States Oil Fund LP (USO) trading higher as geopolitical risk boosts crude exposure — direct mention helps explain flows into the ETF. Oil Prices Are Rising Tuesday: What’s Happening?
• Neutral Sentiment: Governments (Japan, IEA discussions) are considering targeted stock releases — such measures could cap upside if coordinated, so watch policy moves. Japan to start releasing oil from joint stockpiles by end-March, PM says
• Neutral Sentiment: IEA is consulting on possible further stock releases — a potential offset to supply shocks but not yet enacted. IEA consulting with governments on further oil stock releases, chief Birol says
• Negative Sentiment: Large, concentrated trades placed minutes before President Trump’s Iran announcement have drawn scrutiny — such flows can amplify volatility and reverse moves in oil‑linked ETFs. Traders bet $500 million on oil price just before Trump’s post
• Negative Sentiment: Earlier diplomatic progress and a presidential pause of planned strikes triggered a sharp sell‑off (over 10–13%), illustrating the downside risk to USO if de‑escalation resumes. Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure

United States Oil Fund Price Performance

The firm has a market cap of $1.51 billion, a PE ratio of 19.22 and a beta of 0.40. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $87.62 and its 200 day moving average price is $76.99.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On United States Oil Fund

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Quadrature Capital Ltd increased its position in shares of United States Oil Fund by 1,005.7% during the second quarter. Quadrature Capital Ltd now owns 342,680 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,053,000 after acquiring an additional 311,687 shares during the period. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in United States Oil Fund by 33.9% in the fourth quarter. Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd now owns 239,149 shares of the company’s stock valued at $17,030,000 after purchasing an additional 60,569 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC boosted its holdings in United States Oil Fund by 67.3% in the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 131,279 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,598,000 after purchasing an additional 52,830 shares during the period. Caption Management LLC acquired a new position in United States Oil Fund during the 4th quarter worth $5,201,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in United States Oil Fund by 65.1% during the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 66,225 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,842,000 after purchasing an additional 26,102 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 67.47% of the company’s stock.

About United States Oil Fund

United States Oil Fund, LP (USO) is a commodity pool that issues limited partnership interests (shares) traded on the NYSE Arca, Inc (the NYSE Arca). The investment objective of USO is for the daily changes in percentage terms of its shares’ per share net asset value (NAV) to reflect the daily changes in percentage terms of the spot price of light, sweet crude oil delivered to Cushing, Oklahoma, as measured by the daily changes in the price of the futures contract for light, sweet crude oil traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange, that is the near month contract to expire, except when the near month contract is within over two weeks of expiration, in which case it will be measured by the futures contract that is the next month contract to expire, less USO’s expenses.