- Issuer
- USCF
- Inception Date
- Nov 2, 2021
- Category
- Gold, Derivative Income, Precious Metals
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Commodity
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Performance
USG Performance Chart
USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund (USG) is down 3.4% since the beginning of the year. USG is currently trading at $33 per share.
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Returns By Period
USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund (USG) has returned -3.37% so far this year and 19.16% over the past 12 months.
USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund
- 1D
- -0.69%
- 1M
- -6.85%
- YTD
- -3.37%
- 6M
- -6.24%
- 1Y
- 19.16%
- 3Y*
- 25.26%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
USG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 3, 2021, USG's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.41%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.1 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Feb 2026 with a return of +10.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, USG closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 28, 2026 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 30, 2026 at -9.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9.25% | 10.37% | -11.39% | -0.64% | -1.73% | -7.38% | -3.37% | ||||||
| 2025 | 6.50% | 2.13% | 9.02% | 1.83% | -0.16% | 0.17% | 0.02% | 4.93% | 6.89% | 4.17% | 5.27% | 2.33% | 52.02% |
| 2024 | -1.37% | 0.45% | 5.54% | 2.24% | 1.77% | 0.09% | 5.06% | 2.88% | 5.31% | 4.38% | -3.03% | -1.40% | 23.70% |
| 2023 | 4.02% | -5.54% | 4.86% | 0.83% | -1.14% | -2.25% | 2.54% | -1.52% | -4.64% | 7.49% | 2.77% | 1.57% | 8.49% |
| 2022 | -2.41% | 6.48% | 2.59% | -2.14% | -2.28% | -1.42% | -3.28% | -1.42% | -2.96% | -1.28% | 7.45% | 3.54% | 2.12% |
| 2021 | 0.24% | 3.25% | 3.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund has an annualized alpha of 17.55%, beta of 0.09, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2021.
- This fund captured 46.50% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -7.34%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.09 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 17.55%
- Beta
- 0.09
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 46.50%
- Downside Capture
- -7.34%
Expense Ratio
USG has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
USG ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund (USG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| USG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.60 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.37 | -0.19 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.84 | 2.78 | -1.95 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.41 | 12.44 | -10.03 |
Dividends
Dividend History
USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund provided a 28.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $9.56 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $9.56 | $9.50 | $2.18 | $2.07 | $0.72 |
Dividend yield | 28.84% | 27.33% | 7.48% | 8.16% | 2.85% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.44 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $8.92 | $9.50 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $2.18 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $2.07 |
| 2022 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.72 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund was 22.96%, occurring on Jun 10, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current USCF Gold Strategy Plus Income Fund drawdown is 21.05%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -22.96%Jun 2026 | 4mo 12d | — | 4mo 25dJan 2026 - now |
Bear market2022 | -17.19%Oct 2022 | 6mo 4d | 1y 1mo | 1y 7moApr 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.64%Nov 2024 | 15d | 2mo 16d | 3mo 1dOct 2024 - Jan 2025 |
2025 selloff2025 | -7.17%May 2025 | 7d | 1mo | 1mo 7dMay 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.29%Jun 2024 | 16d | 1mo 8d | 1mo 24dMay 2024 - Jul 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| USG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.96% | -56.78% | +33.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -22.96% | -9.10% | -13.86% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.96% | -18.90% | -4.06% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.05% | -1.80% | -19.25% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.50% | -10.71% | +6.21% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 7.98% | 2.03% | +5.95% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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