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United States Commodity Index Fund LP (USCI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/14/2025: USCI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 12.23% | Avg. Invested days 60 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.85 | 52 Weeks Range 58.51 - 76.48 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 58.51 - 76.48 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
United States Commodity Index Fund LP
ETF Overview
Overview
United States Commodity Index Fund LP (USCI) seeks to track the performance of the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return, reflecting the returns of a portfolio of commodity futures contracts. It primarily focuses on commodities and aims to provide exposure to a diversified basket of commodity futures.
Reputation and Reliability
United States Commodity Funds LLC has a moderate reputation, with a history of managing commodity-based ETFs. Their reliability is generally considered average within the ETF market.
Management Expertise
The management team has experience in commodity markets, which is essential for effectively managing commodity futures contracts.
Investment Objective
Goal
The primary investment goal of USCI is to reflect the performance of the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return, providing investors with exposure to a diversified portfolio of commodity futures.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: USCI aims to track the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return, using a rules-based approach to invest in a diversified portfolio of commodity futures contracts.
Composition The ETF holds commodity futures contracts, primarily focusing on energy, metals, and agricultural commodities.
Market Position
Market Share: USCI's market share in the commodity ETF sector is moderate, with competition from larger and more established funds.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 78249264
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC)
- iShares GSCI Commodity Indexed Trust (GSG)
- abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF (BCI)
Competitive Landscape
The commodity ETF market is highly competitive, with several large players dominating the space. USCI's smaller size can be a disadvantage in terms of liquidity and trading volume, but its dynamic indexing strategy may offer advantages in certain market conditions. Competitors like DBC and GSG offer broader market coverage with higher AUM.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data needs to be obtained from financial data providers to evaluate USCI's returns over different time periods.
Benchmark Comparison: A benchmark comparison against the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return is crucial to assess USCI's tracking effectiveness.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
USCI's average trading volume is moderate, which can affect the ease of buying and selling shares.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is variable depending on the market conditions, potentially impacting trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
USCI's performance is sensitive to economic indicators, commodity supply and demand, geopolitical events, and inflation rates.
Growth Trajectory
USCI's growth depends on its ability to attract investors seeking commodity exposure and maintain a competitive expense ratio, which depends on future economic events and strategic decisions.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
USCIu2019s competitive edge lies in its SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index, which uses a dynamic strategy to select and weight commodity futures contracts based on factors like momentum and volatility. This dynamic approach aims to provide potentially higher risk-adjusted returns compared to passively managed commodity indexes. Its focused commodity strategy aims for efficient exposure to certain commodity sectors. However, this unique approach also means it might perform differently than broad-based commodity ETFs.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
USCI's volatility is directly correlated to the volatility of the underlying commodity futures contracts.
Market Risk
Specific risks include commodity price fluctuations, contango, backwardation, and regulatory changes affecting commodity markets.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is one seeking diversified commodity exposure as part of a broader portfolio strategy, understanding the risks associated with commodity futures contracts.
Market Risk
USCI is suitable for investors seeking tactical commodity exposure, but it is not recommended for risk-averse investors or those seeking a passive index-tracking strategy.
Summary
United States Commodity Index Fund LP (USCI) offers exposure to a diversified portfolio of commodity futures contracts by tracking the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return. Its dynamic indexing strategy aims to outperform passively managed commodity indexes, but it is crucial to understand the risks associated with commodity markets. While USCIu2019s smaller size may affect its liquidity, its focused strategy can appeal to investors seeking targeted commodity exposure. USCI is most suitable for investors with a higher risk tolerance.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Company Filings
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Investment decisions should be made based on individual circumstances and consultation with a financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About United States Commodity Index Fund LP
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The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing to the fullest extent possible in the Benchmark Component Futures Contracts. The SDCI is designed to reflect the performance of a diversified group of commodities.
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