USCF Will Liquidate Five Exchange-Traded Funds
The board of the USCF ETF Trust plans to close five funds and distribute net asset value to shareholders.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Investing
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The USCF ETF Trust Board of Trustees voted to liquidate five exchange-traded funds, with the first fund slated to close to new orders on October 19, 2026. Shareholders will receive proceeds from the liquidations at their respective net asset values.
Why it matters
This move marks a significant restructuring for the firm as it moves to wind down these specific investment products and return remaining capital to investors. The liquidation process ensures that current shareholders receive the value of their holdings through a systematic distribution timeline.
The USCF ETF Trust is liquidating five exchange-traded funds, including the USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund and USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund. These funds will cease accepting creation orders before halting trading on the NYSE Arca.
The players
USCF ETF Trust
This investment organization based in Walnut Creek, California, manages various exchange-traded products.
The details
The liquidation involves the USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund, USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund, USCF Energy Commodity Strategy Absolute Return Fund, USCF Gold Plus Income Strategy Fund, and USCF Dividend Income Fund. Once creation orders stop, trading will be halted on the following business day to facilitate the final distribution of assets.
Timeline
October 19, 2026: ZSB closes to creation orders.
October 27, 2026: ZSB liquidates assets and distributes proceeds.
November 5, 2026: WTIB and USE close to creation orders.
November 13, 2026: WTIB and USE liquidate assets and distribute proceeds.
December 11, 2026: UDI liquidates assets and distributes proceeds.
Market Dynamics
The closure of these specific ETFs follows established industry protocols governed by the Investment Company Act of 1940 regarding fund terminations. This process ensures that asset distribution adheres to the regulatory standards required for protecting retail investor interests during fund wind-downs.
Investors holding shares in these five funds will automatically receive their proceeds at net asset value based on the established liquidation schedule. Shareholders should monitor their brokerage accounts as the funds cease trading on the NYSE Arca leading up to their respective distribution dates.
The takeaway
Investors should review their portfolio exposure to these specific USCF strategies to understand the impact of the upcoming liquidations. Preparing for the transition ahead of the NYSE Arca trading halts can help shareholders ensure they access their distributed capital efficiently.
Further reading
For more on managing your portfolio during fund closures, visit our guide on Investing.
More information
For additional details on the liquidation process and specific fund statuses, visit the USCF investments website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KULR-8 Local News.
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