08.01.2015 - Positioning for an Oil ETF Rebound? Watch For Contango
As crude oil prices dip to fresh lows, contrarian traders are becoming increasingly antsy for a rebound. Traders may try to tap into an oil-related exchange traded fund to capitalize on a potential recovery, but one should first look under the hood and understand how the futures market can affect an ETF. For instance, many would likely turn to the U.S. Oil Fund (NYSEArca: USO), which tracks West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures, to play a potential turn in the energy market. USO is the largest and most popular oil-related ETF option on the market, with $1.2 billion in assets and $387 million changing hands daily, according to Attain Capital...............................................Full Article: Source
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