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United States Commodity Index Fund LP (USCI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: USCI (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
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 14.21% | Avg. Invested days 64 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
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
The United States Commodity Index Fund LP (USCI) is designed to track the performance of a diversified basket of commodity futures contracts. It aims to reflect the returns potentially available through an unleveraged investment in those contracts. The ETF provides exposure to various commodity sectors, including energy, agriculture, industrial metals, precious metals, and livestock.
Reputation and Reliability
The issuer's reputation is solid, with experience in managing commodity-related ETFs.
Management Expertise
The management team has experience in commodity markets and ETF management.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the performance of the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return (SDCI TR).
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: USCI seeks to track a commodity index by investing in futures contracts.
Composition The fund primarily holds futures contracts across a diversified range of commodities.
Market Position
Market Share: USCIu2019s market share in the commodity ETF sector varies based on AUM and trading volume.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 199897632
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC)
- iShares GSCI Commodity Indexed Trust (GSG)
- PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund (PCRAX)
Competitive Landscape
The commodity ETF market is competitive, with several funds offering similar exposure. USCI differentiates itself through its specific index-tracking methodology. Advantages include diversification across commodity sectors, while disadvantages might include tracking error and contango effects compared to spot prices.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data needs to be pulled from financial sources to fully represent ETF's performance.
Benchmark Comparison: A benchmark comparison requires analysis against the SDCI TR index.
Expense Ratio: 0.95
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The average daily trading volume reflects moderate liquidity, allowing for relatively easy entry and exit for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically competitive, but can widen during periods of market volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Commodity ETF performance is influenced by global economic growth, inflation, supply and demand dynamics in various commodity markets, and geopolitical events.
Growth Trajectory
Growth trends depend on the overall demand for commodities and the fund's ability to accurately track its underlying index; strategy and holdings are adjusted periodically to reflect market conditions and index composition.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
USCI offers diversification across commodity sectors, potentially reducing exposure to any single commodity's price volatility. The fund's methodology aims to mitigate the negative effects of contango, which can erode returns in commodity futures investing. The dynamic nature of the index allows for adjustments based on market conditions. Its transparent investment approach and moderate expense ratio contribute to its competitiveness. The SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return (SDCI TR) strategy that is tracks offers diversification, which can improve overall returns.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Historical volatility needs to be pulled from financial sources to determine if USCI has higher or lower volatility relative to other commodity ETFs.
Market Risk
Risks include commodity price volatility, contango (the tendency for futures prices to be higher than expected spot prices), changes in supply and demand, and geopolitical events.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is seeking diversified commodity exposure as part of a broader portfolio, aiming to hedge against inflation or to benefit from commodity price appreciation.
Market Risk
USCI is suitable for long-term investors seeking strategic commodity exposure or active traders looking to capitalize on short-term commodity price movements.
Summary
USCI provides a diversified approach to commodity investing through futures contracts, seeking to track the SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Index Total Return. Its holdings span various sectors, potentially offering a hedge against inflation or benefiting from rising commodity prices. Risks include volatility, contango, and market-specific factors influencing commodity values. The fund suits investors who understand commodity markets and are seeking diversified exposure in their portfolios. Due to its complexities, its investors should have prior investments experiences.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- ETF.com
- Bloomberg
- Morningstar
- Company Filings
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a qualified financial advisor. Market share percentages are approximate and subject to change.
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
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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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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