United States Brent Oil Fund, LP (BNO)

Overview

The Benchmark Futures Contract represents a crucial element in the world of commodity trading, specifically tailored for Brent crude oil. The contract is traded on the Ice Futures Europe Exchange and serves as a fundamental measure for market participants interested in the crude oil market. The definition of the Benchmark Futures Contract is dynamic, focusing on the nearest month contract set to expire. However, it shifts to the subsequent month's contract if the current near month is within two weeks of expiration. This mechanism ensures traders are always dealing with the most immediate and relevant contract, avoiding the complexities that arise when a contract is too close to its expiration date.

Products and Services

The main offering revolves around the trading of Brent crude oil futures, but it’s structured to provide reliability and consistency in how these futures are approached.

• Benchmark Futures Contract on Brent Crude Oil

  This product is the cornerstone of our offerings, allowing investors and traders to speculate on or hedge against the future prices of Brent crude oil. The Benchmark Futures Contract is uniquely defined to always offer the most immediate and relevant trading opportunity by focusing on the near month contract that is about to expire, and transitioning to the next month's contract when the current one is within two weeks of its expiration date.