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Retail Investors Pour Record $36 Million Into U.S. Oil ETF

Retail Investors Pour Record $36 Million Into U.S. Oil ETF

Trading volume in the United States Oil Fund reached over $7.6 billion by mid-morning, driven by retail and professional traders amid heightened oil price volatility, surpassing previous single-day records.

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The statement accurately reflects financial news reports from March 6, 2026. Multiple sources (ETF Action, 247wallst) confirm that the United States Oil Fund (USO) saw massive inflows on that specific Friday due to energy market volatility. The $36 million figure is cited in contemporary reports (CNBC) as a record-breaking threshold for retail participation in this sector, surpassing previous highs from the 2020 pandemic and 2022 geopolitical events.
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