USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About ZSB

What does ZSB invest in?

With the goal of achieving comprehensive investment returns, this fund allocates its assets to financial instruments such as metal derivatives and company stocks. These holdings are specifically chosen because they are economically connected to the metals indispensable for the electrification sector. Investment decisions are made following a unique, internally developed selection process.

What is the expense ratio of ZSB?

USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ZSB?

USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB) manages $1.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ZSB actively managed or an index fund?

ZSB is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (ZSB's is 0.79%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was ZSB launched?

USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB) launched in January 2023 and is managed by USCF.

How has ZSB performed?

ZSB's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.