UBS AG Enhanced Tactical Risk Oil Strategy ETN (USOI)
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Not An ETF, Not A Bond, And Definitely Not Boring. Meet USOI
If you've ever stared at a ticker yielding north of 30% and wondered what the catch was, Credit Suisse X-Links Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:USOI) is the catch made visible.
USOI Harvests Oil Volatility for Monthly Income, but That 6% Cap Costs You Upside
Credit Suisse X-Links Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETN (NASDAQ:USOI) gained ~30% year-to-date, while oil surged sharply higher.
USOI – Not For The Average Investor Seeking A Crude Oil Play
Oil surged from around $71 to nearly $98 per barrel in under two weeks in early March 2026 as geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf tightened supply fears.
UBS AG Enhanced Tactical Risk Oil Strategy ETN Investors
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 John Shanley Aspect Partners, LLC | 40 | $2,404.85 | $1,862 | -$542.85 | -22.57% |
 Carmen McClennon WR Wealth Planners, LLC | 30 | $2,098.23 | $1,387.5 | -$710.73 | -33.87% |
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Overview
USOI is an innovative financial instrument that presents a unique approach within the crude oil investment sector. It stands out by leveraging the potential income from oil futures while aiming to manage the associated risks and volatility commonly experienced in this market segment. The essence of USOI’s strategy revolves around exploiting the returns from the USCF's popular oil ETF, USO, which usually tracks the price movements of front-month crude oil futures contracts. This is combined with a distinct mechanism: the establishment of a notional short position in call options on USO that are set to expire in the following month and are placed 6% out of the money. This method is designed to add a layer of yield to the investment and to mitigate the volatility that might otherwise be experienced when directly holding positions in the USO ETF or crude oil futures themselves. However, it’s crucial to note this approach comes with a limitation on the upside potential of the investment. The strategy inherently caps gains in rising markets due to the short call positions, making USOI's performance trajectory potentially divergent from that of crude oil futures under certain market conditions. A key feature of USOI is its target of providing monthly yield distributions to investors, making it a noteworthy option for those seeking regular income from their investment in the energy sector, albeit within the structured framework of an Exchange Traded Note (ETN).
Products and Services
- Income from Oil Futures Exposure
USOI is structured to generate income through exposure to oil futures, combining this exposure with an innovative options strategy. This income-oriented approach targets investors seeking to capitalize on the oil markets while aiming to provide a buffer against its inherent volatility.
- Return of USCF's USO ETF with a Twist
The core of USOI's strategy involves mirroring the return of the USCF's United States Oil Fund (USO), a well-known ETF that tracks the price of front-month crude oil futures contracts. To this base, USOI adds a unique twist by entering into notional short positions in USO call options. These options, which have strike prices 6% out of the money, are set to expire the following month, introducing an additional yield component to the investment and moderating the volatility associated with direct exposure to oil futures.
- Monthly Yield Distribution
USOI sets itself apart by aiming to distribute yield to investors on a monthly basis. This feature is characteristically aligned with the expectations from an ETN, providing a potential income stream to investors who are interested in the energy sector but are looking for more predictable returns than what straightforward commodity investments typically offer.
