CPER – United States Copper Index Fund, LP

ETF

Commodities Focused | Inception: 2011-11-14

Quick Stats

Trend Signal
$39.99
Last Close
Official EOD price – basis for all calculations
▲ Long
Swing Trend
Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control
+10.26%
Signal Edge
Moderate edge across 2 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional
4.1
Trend Strength (ADX)
Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable
Last Trendchange Signal
21.07.26
Date
Signal entry date
$39.53
Entry Price
Closing price at signal date
13d
Days Held
Trading days since signal
+0.28%
+10d
Return after 10 trading days
+1.52%
+20d
Return after 20 trading days
+1.16%
+30d
Return after 30 trading days
+60d
Not yet reached

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +2 / 7

CPER has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $39.34, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

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CPER Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026  ·  Close: $39.99  ·  ATR14: $1.48

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +2 / 7

CPER has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $39.34, now trading above the line. Bulls have reclaimed a key reference. Whether this becomes a sustained move or a failed breakout depends on momentum confirming in the sessions ahead.

What to watch

The cross is a signal, not a confirmation. Watch for a successful retest of the EMA21 from above – that would be the higher-confidence entry.

Indicator Signal Detail
Swing Trend ▲ Long Primary directional bias
Momentum ▼ Down · -3d Strength: -0.12 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX) 4.1 – Weak ADX38: 19.0
Volatility (HV30) 21.1% – Calm HV90: 26.9% | HV180: 30.2%
Vola Compression None Normal range
MA Structure Golden Cross ✓ Stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack
EMA21 Distance ~0 ATR – Near line EMA21: $39.34
GD200 Extension 6.9 ATR – Extended GD20: 0.5 | GD50: 2.1 | GD100: 3.3
📉 Downside Momentum Intensifying
Downward momentum active for -3 days and still building (-0.12). Selling pressure is not easing.
⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 4.1 (Weak)
Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 19.0. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.
🔻 Volatility Calm
HV30: 21.1% | HV90: 26.9% | HV180: 30.2%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.
⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish
Golden Cross in place. GD50 $38.77 above GD200 $36.28 by 6.85%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Fully aligned – bullish stack.
⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross
Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $39.34, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.
📏 Extended Move
6.9 ATR from the 200-day SMA. The trend may be maturing. Disciplined stop management becomes increasingly important.
📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance
GD20: $39.70 (0.5 ATR) | GD50: $38.77 (2.1 ATR) | GD100: $38.12 (3.3 ATR) | GD200: $36.28 (6.9 ATR). ATR14: $1.48.

Monthly Performance History

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2011 0.08 -2.78 -2.70
2012 8.11 -0.26 -2.13 -2.39 -12.25 0.60 2.89 0.00 6.24 -4.75 1.65 -1.81 -0.60
2013 0.58 -5.88 -1.72 -8.37 7.18 -7.54 -1.25 1.61 -0.66 0.31 -2.93 6.76 -11.96
2014 -5.79 0.75 -4.20 -0.68 3.13 1.61 1.67 -0.83 -5.01 1.03 -6.31 -2.06 -16.51
2015 -12.30 51.09 3.39 5.10 -6.80 -4.38 -9.32 -0.69 1.04 0.26 -11.16 3.56 -24.97
2016 -1.73 2.70 1.68 4.51 -7.45 5.45 -0.88 -6.04 5.84 0.42 15.76 -5.49 17.97
2017 9.48 -0.51 -2.48 -0.59 -2.95 3.62 7.93 6.62 -5.01 5.12 -2.09 6.63 29.68
2018 -2.25 -2.73 -3.71 0.46 0.98 T
-4.78
-3.14 -3.30 T
7.59
-4.58 T
2.17
-6.86 -21.41
2019 T
6.70
6.29 0.33 -0.66 -5.78 T
2.05
T
-0.42
-2.79 T
1.77
T
2.80
-0.12 5.54 7.74
2020 -10.85 0.83 -15.23 T
10.17
6.60 9.49 4.91 3.66 -0.16 T
5.94
11.97 0.05 22.77
2021 -0.59 T
14.56
-2.96 T
10.78
3.29 -8.61 T
5.39
-1.62 T
-4.32
T
4.27
-2.42 T
5.96
23.46
2022 -1.71 1.33 T
3.20
-7.68 0.27 -15.29 -0.55 T
-0.94
-0.24 T
-0.93
8.93 0.83 -14.35
2023 12.51 -2.36 T
-1.77
-3.71 -6.22 T
1.58
6.34 -2.73 -2.91 0.75 T
4.39
-0.41 5.92
2024 T
1.00
T
-0.25
4.62 11.50 0.14 -5.19 -4.52 3.06 11.31 -4.34 -5.67 -2.74 5.05
2025 T
6.04
4.49 10.61 T
-9.45
1.87 4.18 -13.05 2.03 T
5.30
4.58 T
3.20
8.27 38.07
2026 4.15 2.79 -5.39 T
6.38
7.26 -5.58 T
6.32
0.88 14.32

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for CPER:

Date Entry Price Days Held +10d +20d +30d +60d
21.07.26 $39.53 13d +0.28% +1.52% +1.16% +0%
10.04.26 $35.87 28d +3.04% +4.13% +7.56% +11.49%
26.11.25 $31.84 43d +3.86% +7.41% +13.54% +22.3%
22.09.25 $28.62 38d +9.43% +7.69% +10.17% +17.85%
23.04.25 $30.37 19d -2.34% -3.72% +0.46% +4.84%
08.01.25 $26.74 45d +1.46% +5.05% +6.96% +14.81%
22.02.24 $24.31 42d -0.99% +5.02% +8.02% +25.01%
29.01.24 $24.14 4d -2.65% -1.33% +0% +0%
06.11.23 $23.14 22d +0.65% +2.38% +3.03% +5.66%
14.06.23 $23.69 16d -3.21% +2.83% +0.3% +1.14%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for CPER: 10.26%

Range N 10d 20d 30d 60d Signal
10-15% 2 +14.09% +14.23% +14.55% +23.68% Hold
7-10% 2 +8.62% +9.88% +10.47% +10.28% Hold
5-7% 1 +6.01% +8.42% +5.3% +0% Close
3-5% 5 +3.44% +3.56% +6.58% +10.79% Hold
1-3% 7 +1.55% +1.79% +2.74% +4.8% Hold
0-1% 5 +0.52% +1.96% +2.54% +12% Hold
-1-0% 5 -0.28% +2.62% +2.76% +8.35% Neg
-3-1% 9 -2.12% -1.74% -0.9% -0.73% Neg
-5-3% 5 -3.53% -1.77% -0.6% -0.16% Neg
-7-5% 1 -5.47% -5.47% -5.47% +0% Neg
Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 0% after 10 days
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About United States Copper Index Fund, LP

The fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing in the Benchmark Component Copper Futures Contracts. The SCI is designed to reflect the performance of the investment returns from a portfolio of copper futures contracts on the Commodity Exchange, Inc. exchange ("COMEX").

Fund Overview

MetricValue
Assets under Management$713.58 M
Expense Ratio1.06%
Dividend Yield0.00%
Portfolio Turnover0%
YTD Return-153.27%
3-Year Return11.51%
5-Year Return6.34%

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Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.