Oil-focused ETFs came under pressure this week after OPEC+ announced plans to boost production starting in September, raising fresh concerns over an oversupplied market. USO ETF is in the red today. Check its prices live, here. The cartel will unwind the last leg of its voluntary production cuts, adding roughly 547,000 barrels per day back into global supply, reported Bloomberg. The move weighed on crude prices and hit popular oil ETFs tied to near-term futures contracts. Also Read: India Stands Firm on Rus ...

Core Insights - Elliott Investment Management has significantly increased its exposure to the energy sector, raising its allocation from 23.84% to 37.64% in Q1 2025, making it the firm's largest sector allocation [1][4]. Company Investments - Elliott has made a substantial investment of nearly $2 billion in Phillips 66 and Suncor Energy Inc., which are now among the fund's top three holdings [2]. - The firm increased its stake in Phillips 66 by nearly 2,000%, acquiring 14.95 million new shares, bringing the total to 15.73 million shares valued at approximately $1.94 billion, which now represents 12.81% of Elliott's $15.2 billion 13F portfolio [3]. - Suncor Energy remains a core holding with a stake valued at $2.04 billion, representing 13.46% of the portfolio, unchanged from the previous quarter [4]. Strategic Shifts - The increase in energy positions coincides with a reduction in exposure to broader market ETFs and sectors, including a more than 25% cut in the SPDR S&P 500 ETF put position and reduced bets against energy sector ETFs [4]. - This strategy reflects a tactical shift towards direct investments in traditional energy companies like Phillips 66 and Suncor, contrasting with broader market hesitations regarding peak oil demand and ESG pressures [5].