UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 (USOI)
| Assets | $275.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.85% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | $13.74 |
| Dividend Yield | 27.74% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 33,876 |
| Open | 49.50 |
| Previous Close | 49.21 |
| Day's Range | 49.15 - 49.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 47.15 |
| 52-Week High | 68.01 |
| Beta | n/a |
| Holdings | n/a |
| Inception Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
About USOI
Fund Home PageThe UBS AG ETRACS Crude Oil Shares Covered Call ETNs due April 24, 2037 (USOI) is an exchange-traded note that mostly invests in crude oil commodities. The fund offers the returns of a covered call strategy on a front-month oil futures ETF. USOI was launched on Apr 25, 2017 and is issued by ETRACS.
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | $0.5968 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.7501 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.5805 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | $0.769 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $2.4854 | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $2.0755 | Jun 25, 2025 |
Performance
USOI had a total return of -3.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -2.79%.
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