Investment Deployment Amid Soaring Oil Prices: Samsung S&P Goldman Sachs Crude Oil ER Futures ETF (3175.HK) – A Decade of Practical Experience to Help You Capture Energy Market Trends

The resurgence of conflict in the Middle East has caused international oil prices to soar. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, WTI crude oil prices have surged by approximately 39%, briefly breaking through the $119 mark to reach a near four-year high. Goldman Sachs' report indicates that due to longer-than-expected disruptions in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, they have raised their WTI oil price forecast for Q4 2026 from $62 per barrel to $67 per barrel. [1] Citi expects Brent oil prices to rise to between $110 and $120 in the short term. [2]

In an environment of volatile oil prices, how can Hong Kong investors efficiently capture energy market trends? $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ With nearly a decade of proven performance and a robust roll strategy, it has become an ideal choice for capturing energy market trends.

Ten years of data speaks for itself: $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$Performance across cycles

$Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ Since its inception in April 2016, it has accumulated nearly a decade of practical track record, with return data demonstrating its ability to capture multiple oil price cycles, fully reflecting $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ its capability to successfully capture oil price trends during the past five years of 'bear-to-bull' shifts in energy commodities.

Unique roll strategy: Diversified months, smoothed costs

Unlike regular crude oil ETFs, $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ it tracks the S&P Goldman Sachs Crude Oil Multi-Month Futures Contract 55/30/15 1M/2M/3M (USD) ER Index. According to the latest holdings, its futures contract distribution is [3]:

This '55/30/15' diversified allocation represents the core advantage of $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ :

1. Reducing single rollover impact: Avoiding concentrating all positions in a single month, effectively spreading out rollover costs

2. Mitigating futures contango loss: In a contango market structure, significantly reducing the negative effects caused by rolling over contracts

3. More closely track oil price trends: Multi-month allocation allows the ETF's performance to more closely follow the overall changes in the WTI futures curve

This carefully designed index construction method enables $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ to more effectively capture persistent oil price trends during long-term holding periods.

Recent market catalysts: Why focus on 3175.HK now?

1. Continued geopolitical risk premium

Goldman Sachs analysts noted that assuming the Strait of Hormuz gradually resumes passage starting March 21, the average Brent crude price for March-April would still be as high as $98. If the situation in the Middle East worsens further, oil prices could even exceed the historical high of $147 per barrel reached in 2008. [1]

2. Institutions generally optimistic about short-term trend

Citi: Raised short-term oil price forecast to $110-120 [2]

OCBC Bank: Expect Brent crude to trade near $100 until mid-2026 [2]

Goldman Sachs: WTI Q4 target raised by $5 to $67 [1]

3. Safe-haven funds flowing into commodities

The latest Bank of America survey shows that despite a decline in investor expectations for a steeper yield curve, demand for commodities as an inflation hedge remains strong. Amid rising global uncertainty, hard assets such as crude oil are attracting sustained inflows of safe-haven capital. [2]

Conclusion: Capturing energy market opportunities in volatile markets

Oil prices are currently at a stage where geopolitical risks and supply-demand fundamentals are in contention. In the short term, with the situation in the Strait of Hormuz still unclear, oil prices are more likely to rise than fall; in the medium to long term, attention should be paid to the release of strategic reserves by International Energy Agency member countries and changes in global demand.

For investors looking to capitalize on this round of energy market movements, $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ has three key advantages:

Historical performance stands the test of time: Accumulated nearly a decade of practical performance

A diversified warehouse rotation strategy is more robust: Avoids the single-point risk of concentrated holdings

Market depth and liquidity are excellent: Asset size exceeds 600 million Hong Kong dollars, with relatively narrow bid-ask spreads

Whether for short-term trading or medium-term allocation, $Samsung S&P GSCI Crude Oil ER (03175.HK)$ it provides an efficient and convenient tool, allowing investors to participate in the crude oil market as easily as trading stocks.

Data source:

[1] Reuters (12/3/2026)

[2] Jinshi Data (18/3/2026)

[3] Samsung Asset Management (Hong Kong) (20/3/2026)

Important Information

• Investment involves risks. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The price of the fund can go up as well as down, and investors may suffer all or a significant portion of their investment losses. Investors should not make any investment decisions solely based on this information.

• The Samsung S&P Goldman Sachs Crude Oil ER Futures ETF ("Sub-fund") is a sub-fund of the Samsung ETF Trust. The Sub-fund’s investment objective is to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the S&P GSCI Crude Oil Enhanced 55/30/15 1M/2M/3M Index (USD) ER ("Index"). The Sub-fund is a futures-based exchange-traded fund, subject to risks associated with derivatives and different from traditional exchange-traded funds.

• The main risk factors the Sub-fund may face include: investment risk, oil market risk, futures contract risk, WTI futures contract prices relative to WTI crude oil spot/current market prices risk, margin risk, risk related to unplanned index rollover, distribution risk, government intervention and restriction risk, passive investment risk, trading risk, risk due to different trading hours, reliance on market makers risk, tracking error risk, termination risk, past performance risk, new index risk.

• The Manager may at its discretion pay distributions out of the Sub-fund's capital or effectively out of the Sub-fund's capital, which amounts to a return or withdrawal of part of an investor's original investment or any capital gains attributable to that original investment, resulting in an immediate reduction in the net asset value per unit of the fund.

• The Sub-fund is a futures-based exchange-traded fund, subject to risks associated with derivatives and different from traditional exchange-traded funds.

• The Sub-fund is a complex product suitable only for investors who have the financial capacity to bear the risks involved in futures investments. Investors should act prudently regarding this product.

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