What is CPER and what does it track?

United States Copper Index Fund, LP (CPER) is an exchange-traded fund focused on the Commodities Focused sector, managing $713.58M in assets. The fund has been trading since 2011-11-14. 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 fut...

How large is CPER and what does it cost to hold?

CPER currently manages $713.58M in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 1.06%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 0%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

Does CPER pay dividends or distributions?

CPER currently distributes a yield of 0.00%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is CPER's historical performance?

Reported performance for CPER: year-to-date -153.27%, 3-year cumulative 11.51%, 5-year cumulative 6.34%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for CPER?

As of the most recent session, CPER closed at $39.81. The swing trend is positive with ADX at 11.6 (weak trend strength). Momentum is bearish and has been running for 5 trading days. A Golden Cross is in place All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for CPER?

The most recent Trendchange signal for CPER fired on 22.09.26 at $41.43. The position has been open for 1 trading days. Performance after 10 days: -3.98%. The system's historical edge across 54 tracked signals is +2.86%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

CPER – United States Copper Index Fund, LP

ETF

Commodities Focused | Inception: 2011-11-14

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$39.81

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+2.86%

Signal Edge

Slim positive edge across 2 signals – treat with caution

11.6

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Last Trendchange Signal

22.09.26

Date

Signal entry date

$41.43

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

-3.98%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

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+20d

Not yet reached

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+30d

Not yet reached

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+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: 0 / 7

CPER has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $39.68, 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.

CPER Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $39.81 · ATR14: $1.52

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: 0 / 7

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 · -5d	Strength: -0.02 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX)	11.6 – Weak	ADX38: 1.5
Volatility (HV30)	25.2% – Rising	HV90: 25.2% \| HV180: 28.9%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	~0 ATR – Near line	EMA21: $39.68
GD200 Extension	3.9 ATR – Normal	GD20: 0.0 \| GD50: -0.1 \| GD100: 1.1

📉 Downside Momentum Intensifying

Downward momentum active for -5 days and still building (-0.02). Selling pressure is not easing.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 11.6 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 1.5. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 25.2% | HV90: 25.2% | HV180: 28.9%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $39.86 above GD200 $37.55 by 6.17%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $39.68, now trading above. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $39.79 (0.0 ATR) | GD50: $39.86 (-0.1 ATR) | GD100: $39.13 (1.1 ATR) | GD200: $37.55 (3.9 ATR). ATR14: $1.52.

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	-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	0.91	T 1.82	0.76			13.81

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

CPER - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for CPER:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
22.09.26	$41.43	1d	-3.98%	+0%	+0%	+0%
21.07.26	$39.53	18d	+0.28%	+1.52%	-0.89%	-0.89%
10.04.26	$35.87	20d	+3.04%	+1%	+1%	+1%
26.11.25	$31.84	40d	+3.86%	+7.41%	+13.54%	+14.42%
22.09.25	$28.62	32d	+9.43%	+7.69%	+10.17%	+9.29%
23.04.25	$30.37	8d	-2.34%	-5.89%	-5.89%	-5.89%
08.01.25	$26.74	38d	+1.46%	+5.05%	+6.96%	+7.29%
22.02.24	$24.31	39d	-0.99%	+5.02%	+8.02%	+20.73%
29.01.24	$24.14	4d	-2.65%	-2.65%	+0%	+0%
06.11.23	$23.14	22d	+0.65%	+2.38%	+3.03%	+3.54%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for CPER: 2.86%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
10-15%	2	+14.09%	+14.23%	+14.55%	+13.83%	Hold
7-10%	2	+8.62%	+9.88%	+9.12%	+8.68%	Close
5-7%	1	+6.01%	+8.42%	+5.3%	+0%	Close
3-5%	7	+3.69%	+2.59%	+3.53%	+3.27%	Close
1-3%	10	+1.77%	+2.13%	+2.63%	+3.92%	Hold
0-1%	5	+0.52%	+0.19%	-0.16%	+0.08%	Close
-1-0%	7	-0.52%	+2.18%	+1.93%	+5.79%	Neg
-3-1%	12	-1.85%	-2.02%	-1.77%	-1.23%	Neg
-5-3%	6	-3.61%	-2.55%	-2.55%	-1.36%	Neg
-7-5%	2	-5.42%	-5.42%	-5.42%	+0%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 1% 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

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$713.58 M
Expense Ratio	1.06%
Dividend Yield	0.00%
Portfolio Turnover	0%
YTD Return	-153.27%
3-Year Return	11.51%
5-Year Return	6.34%

Frequently Asked Questions – United States Copper Index Fund, LP (CPER)

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.