What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 3 252 sessions, September 15, 2025 to September 15, 2026
- Largest daily move
- -5.9% close of January 30, 2026
- 1-year change
- +33.2% closing prices, September 15, 2025 to September 15, 2026
- 5-year change
- +43.2% closing prices, September 15, 2021 to September 15, 2026
Company Description
United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) is a series of United States Commodity Index Funds Trust and is registered for trading on NYSE Arca, Inc., as indicated in multiple Form 8-K filings made by the trust. The filings describe CPER as "Shares of United States Copper Index Fund" with the trading symbol CPER listed under securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. CPER is associated with the Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers sector classification provided in the input data.
According to the trust’s Form 8-K reports, United States Copper Index Fund operates as one of the trust’s series alongside United States Commodity Index Fund (USCI). The trust is identified in these filings as United States Commodity Index Funds Trust, and CPER is explicitly referred to as a series of this registrant. This structure means that regulatory disclosures, such as monthly account statements, are issued at the trust level and cover both USCI and CPER.
Regulatory reporting and disclosures
In several Form 8-K filings, the trust reports that United States Copper Index Fund issues monthly account statements for CPER. These statements are presented as Statements of Income (Loss) and Statements of Changes in Net Asset Value, prepared in accordance with Rule 4.22 under the Commodity Exchange Act. The filings specify that, on various dates, the trust, USCI, and CPER issued account statements for months ended on particular month-end dates.
The Form 8-K filings also explain that the monthly account statements for CPER are furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to those reports. The filings state that this information is furnished rather than filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and that it is not automatically incorporated by reference into Securities Act filings unless specifically referenced.
Exchange listing
Each of the recent Form 8-K reports includes a table of securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act. In that table, Shares of United States Copper Index Fund are listed with the trading symbol CPER and the exchange NYSE Arca, Inc.. This confirms that CPER is an exchange-traded security associated with the trust.
Relationship to United States Commodity Index Funds Trust
The filings consistently describe United States Copper Index Fund as a series of United States Commodity Index Funds Trust. The trust is the registrant for the Form 8-K reports, and CPER is covered within those reports alongside USCI. This structure is relevant for investors and researchers who review CPER because regulatory disclosures and financial information for CPER are provided within the broader trust-level filings.
Use of monthly account statements
The Form 8-K filings indicate that the monthly account statements for CPER are prepared to satisfy the requirements of Rule 4.22 under the Commodity Exchange Act. These statements provide information on income or loss and changes in net asset value for the period. While the detailed contents of Exhibit 99.1 are not reproduced in the provided text, the filings confirm that such information exists and is made available as part of the trust’s regular reporting practices.
Regulatory context
The 8-K filings for United States Commodity Index Funds Trust include standard disclosure sections regarding written communications under the Securities Act, soliciting material under the Exchange Act, and pre-commencement communications under certain Exchange Act rules. They also include an indication of whether the registrant is an emerging growth company. These elements show that CPER, as a series of the trust, is part of a registered structure that follows the reporting framework of both the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Commodity Exchange Act.
Summary
Based on the available filings, United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) can be described as:
- A series of United States Commodity Index Funds Trust.
- A security registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act.
- Listed for trading on NYSE Arca, Inc. under the symbol CPER.
- Subject to monthly account statement reporting in the form of Statements of Income (Loss) and Statements of Changes in Net Asset Value, as required by Rule 4.22 under the Commodity Exchange Act.
The sector classification provided in the input identifies CPER within the Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers category. All other details about its structure and reporting are drawn directly from the referenced Form 8-K filings.
Stock Performance
United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) closed at $38.67 on September 15, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has gained 33.2%.
CPER Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through September 15, 2026. Month-to-date and YTD include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
United States Copper Index Fund has 1 recent news article. Of the recent coverage, 0 articles coincided with positive price movement and 1 with negative movement. View all CPER news →
SEC Filings
United States Copper Index Fund has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 3 Form 8-K, 1 Form 10-Q, 1 Form 424B3. The most recent filing was submitted on August 28, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all CPER SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
net income was $75.3M. The company generated $73.6M in operating cash flow.
Upcoming Events
Short Interest History
Short interest in United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) currently stands at 947.1 thousand shares, up 80.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 6.6% of the float. Since September 2025, short interest has increased by 365.5%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) currently stands at 1.7 days, up 58.3% from the previous period. This low days-to-cover ratio indicates high liquidity, allowing short sellers to quickly exit positions if needed. The days to cover has increased 71% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 2.6 days.
CPER Company Profile & Sector Positioning
United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) and is listed on the NYSE.