Veteran trader warns against USO and BNO on ‘temporary crude surplus’ as WTI slips to $81.28 and Brent to $88.06
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A veteran trader argues crude is being driven by a temporary supply surplus while product shortages lift crack spreads, weakening the case that refining constraints will support WTI/Brent futures. The note highlights that futures-based oil ETFs can suffer contango and negative roll yield, making them more tactical than long-term instruments. Near-term focus shifts to headline risk around Hormuz versus a base-case range-bound market.
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A veteran trader says the oil market is showing a structural disconnect, with WTI and Brent futures under pressure (WTI $81.28, -0.61%; Brent $88.06, -0.05%) because of a short-term crude surplus rather than tight refining capacity. That view undercuts the case for holding crude futures ETFs such as USO and BNO. It also highlights their exposure to roll-related drag from contango. The article frames USO and BNO as “tactical tools,” not long-term holdings.
