United States Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:USO) Major Shareholder Sells 1,218 Shares

United States Oil Fund LP (NYSEARCA:USO) major shareholder Financial Lp Hrt sold 1,218 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The shares were sold at an average price of $160.76, for a total value of $195,805.68. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 61,589 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,901,047.64. This represents a 1.94% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s shares are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

Financial Lp Hrt also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, September 11th, Financial Lp Hrt sold 77,112 shares of United States Oil Fund stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $153.79, for a total value of $11,859,054.48.
• On Friday, September 11th, Financial Lp Hrt acquired 3,983 shares of United States Oil Fund stock. The stock was acquired at an average price of $154.35 per share, for a total transaction of $614,776.05.
• On Monday, September 14th, Financial Lp Hrt acquired 101,212 shares of United States Oil Fund stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $158.02 per share, for a total transaction of $15,993,520.24.

United States Oil Fund Stock Performance

NYSEARCA USO traded down $5.69 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $156.17. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 5,645,057 shares, compared to its average volume of 16,451,090. The company’s 50-day moving average is $130.48 and its two-hundred day moving average is $126.06. United States Oil Fund LP has a fifty-two week low of $65.99 and a fifty-two week high of $163.35. The stock has a market cap of $2.44 billion, a PE ratio of 19.22 and a beta of -0.02.

United States Oil Fund News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical disruptions remain supportive for USO. Attacks affecting Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, Houthi activity and broader Middle East tensions have threatened crude flows and shipping routes. More than 4 million barrels per day of Saudi export capacity was reportedly at risk, while some physical oil cargoes exceeded $130 per barrel. Oil’s next test: Saudi Arabia races to restore a key safety valve for prices
• Positive Sentiment: U.S. crude inventories reportedly declined for a third consecutive week, another indication of tightening crude availability. However, higher gasoline and distillate inventories may signal weaker product demand or provide some offset. U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Post Moderate Draw
• Neutral Sentiment: USO recently reached a new 12-month high as it tracked WTI’s sharp rally, highlighting strong momentum but also leaving the fund vulnerable to volatility and profit-taking. United States Oil Fund Hits 52-Week High
• Negative Sentiment: Oil benchmarks edged lower before the Fed decision, as traders assessed whether interest rates, inflation and Treasury yields could weaken economic activity and fuel demand. Oil Prices Edge Lower Ahead of Fed Decision
• Negative Sentiment: Technical analysts warn that oil’s 2026 surge is approaching major resistance near $110 per barrel, while historical seasonality suggests prices could stall into year-end. Rising gasoline prices may also pressure consumers and eventually reduce demand. Why Oil Bears May Make a Stand as Prices Approach Highs

Institutional Trading of United States Oil Fund

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. RFG Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of United States Oil Fund during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $336,000. Waverly Advisors LLC lifted its stake in United States Oil Fund by 9.0% in the 2nd quarter. Waverly Advisors LLC now owns 10,722 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,141,000 after buying an additional 885 shares in the last quarter. Irenic Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in United States Oil Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at $4,098,000. Three Seasons Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in United States Oil Fund during the 2nd quarter valued at $556,000. Finally, Professional Financial Advisors LLC purchased a new position in United States Oil Fund during the second quarter worth $1,178,000. 67.47% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

United States Oil Fund Company Profile

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.