Vanguard ETF query from a beginner

Username999

^XOI the index has outperformed USO, Brent Oil, WTI Oil for most time frames since 1985.
So well done to a "beginner" for finding that index.
Not sure you can trade it on any platform though.

Keep learning

Thrugelmir

tom.tagine.adams said:

Congratulations to the above commenter for successfully reading my post.

I would also like to remind you of your comment footer: "In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable." - Robert Arnott

Alternatively for beginners at the start of their journey.

"Design a portfolio you are not likely to trade... akin to premarital counseling advice; try to build a portfolio that you can live with for a long, long time."

dunstonh

tom.tagine.adams said:

Congratulations to the above commenter for successfully reading my post.

I would also like to remind you of your comment footer: "In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable." - Robert Arnott

If your knowledge is based on snapshot sentences out of context then you are not ready to invest.   In the wrong context, that statement is complete BS.   However, in the right context it is correct.   You appear to be taking it in the wrong context.