Invesco DB Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:DBO) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest

Invesco DB Oil Fund (NYSEARCA:DBO) was the recipient of a large growth in short interest in the month of March. As of March 13th, there was short interest totaling 366,285 shares, a growth of 2,611.0% from the February 26th total of 13,511 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 4,266,954 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days. Approximately 2.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. Approximately 2.2% of the shares of the company are sold short. Based on an average daily volume of 4,266,954 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.1 days.

Invesco DB Oil Fund Trading Up 3.4%

Shares of NYSEARCA DBO opened at $20.32 on Wednesday. Invesco DB Oil Fund has a 12-month low of $11.59 and a 12-month high of $21.41. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $15.38 and a 200 day moving average of $13.79. The firm has a market capitalization of $337.31 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 2.38 and a beta of 0.43.

Trending Headlines about Invesco DB Oil Fund

Here are the key news stories impacting Invesco DB Oil Fund this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Crude rebounds above $100 as concerns the Middle East conflict have no clear exit plan, supporting higher oil futures and bullish flows into oil-linked vehicles like DBO. Oil Rebounds Above $100 on Fears Middle East Conflict Lacks Exit Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Market commentary and Reuters reports show oil prices rising as traders reprice supply risk after mixed signals on U.S.–Iran talks, a direct tailwind for DBO (it tracks crude futures exposure). Oil rises as markets assess supply risks after Iran denies US talks
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysis: crude is holding key short-term support near the 20-day average, suggesting consolidation with potential for further breakouts that would benefit oil ETFs. Crude Oil Price Forecast: Key Trend Support Holds Amid Volatility
• Neutral Sentiment: India’s Reliance reportedly bought 5M barrels of Iranian crude after a US waiver — adds barrels to global flows but timing/impact on spot tightness is uncertain. India’s Reliance buys 5 million barrels of Iranian oil after US waiver, sources say
• Neutral Sentiment: Russia shelving a change to its oil-price budget rule suggests higher prices are already filling government coffers — a macro signal but not an immediate supply shock. Russia shelves plan to cut oil price budget rule this year
• Negative Sentiment: DBO saw a huge reported jump in short interest in March (shorts rose ~2,611% to 366,285 shares), which could add downside pressure if sentiment reverses or if short sellers increase hedging activity. (Data entry: 3/24)
• Negative Sentiment: Prior reports that U.S. postponements of strikes and talk headlines caused large intraday plunges in crude highlight persistent event risk: any credible de‑escalation can quickly reverse gains in DBO. Oil falls over 13% on Trump postponing military strikes on Iran energy infrastructure

Institutional Trading of Invesco DB Oil Fund

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Mather Group LLC. bought a new position in shares of Invesco DB Oil Fund in the third quarter worth about $28,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Invesco DB Oil Fund during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Quent Capital LLC purchased a new stake in Invesco DB Oil Fund in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $43,000. McIlrath & Eck LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Invesco DB Oil Fund in the third quarter worth $43,000. Finally, AE Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Invesco DB Oil Fund in the 3rd quarter worth $70,000.

About Invesco DB Oil Fund

PowerShares DB Oil Fund (the Fund) is a separate series of PowerShares DB Multi-Sector Commodity Trust (the Trust). The Fund is a based on the DBIQ Optimum Yield Crude Oil Index Excess Return (the Index). The Fund seeks to track the changes, whether positive or negative, in the level of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Crude Oil Index Excess Return (the Index) over time, plus the excess, if any, of the Fund’s interest income from its holdings of United States Treasury Obligations and other high credit quality short-term fixed income securities over the expenses of the Fund.