USO
United States Oil FundETF · Commodities$132.55+$1.89 (+1.45%)as of Aug 19, 11:00 AM ET
USO monthly returns
United States Oil Fund has averaged 0.17% per month, positive in 51% of months. Month-by-month returns for United States Oil Fund (USO) below, through August 17, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.2%
236 months
Best month
+55.3%
Mar 2026
Worst month
-55.4%
Mar 2020
Positive months
51%
of all months
United States Oil Fund monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | +0.9% | |
| Jul 2026 | +22.3% | |
| Jun 2026 | -18.2% | |
| May 2026 | -12.2% | |
| Apr 2026 | +15.6% | |
| Mar 2026 | +55.3% | |
| Feb 2026 | +3.1% | |
| Jan 2026 | +15.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | -2.7% | |
| Nov 2025 | -2.1% | |
| Oct 2025 | -1.6% | |
| Sep 2025 | -1.5% | |
| Aug 2025 | -6.0% | |
| Jul 2025 | +8.9% | |
| Jun 2025 | +8.9% |
Monthly total return (since Sep 2021)
-40%-20%+0%+20%+40%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from USO's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ#
- What is United States Oil Fund's average monthly return?
- United States Oil Fund (USO) has averaged about 0.17% per month, positive in roughly 51% of months. The best month was Mar 2026 (+55.3%) and the worst was Mar 2020 (-55.4%).