CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

NOTE 4 — CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS

Marketing Agent Agreement

UHN is party to a marketing agent agreement, dated as of March 10, 2008, as amended from time to time, with the Marketing Agent and USCF, whereby the Marketing Agent provides certain marketing services for UHN as outlined in the agreement. The fee of the Marketing Agent, which is borne by USCF, is equal to 0.06% on UHN's assets up to $3 billion and 0.04% on UHN's assets in excess of $3 billion. In no event may the aggregate compensation paid to the Marketing Agent and any affiliate of USCF for distribution-related services exceed 10% of the gross proceeds of UHN's offering.

The above fee does not include website construction and development, which are also borne by USCF.

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. Agreements

UHN is also party to a custodian agreement, dated March 13, 2008, as amended from time to time, with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH&Co.”) and USCF, whereby BBH&Co. holds investments on behalf of UHN. USCF pays the fees of the custodian, which are determined by the parties from time to time. In addition, UHN is party to an administrative agency agreement, dated March 13, 2008, as amended from time to time, with USCF and BBH&Co., whereby BBH&Co. acts as the administrative agent, transfer agent and registrar for UHN. USCF also pays the fees of BBH&Co. for its services under such agreement and such fees are determined by the parties from time to time.

Currently, USCF pays BBH&Co. for its services, in the foregoing capacities, a minimum amount of $75,000 annually for its custody, fund accounting and fund administration services rendered to UHN and each of the Related Public Funds, as well as a $20,000 annual fee for its transfer agency services. In addition, USCF pays BBH&Co. an asset-based charge of (a) 0.06% for the first $500 million of the Related Public Funds’ combined net assets, (b) 0.0465% for the Related Public Funds’ combined net assets greater than $500 million but less than $1 billion, and (c) 0.035% once the Related Public Funds’ combined net assets exceed $1 billion. The annual minimum amount will not apply if the asset-based charge for all accounts in the aggregate exceeds $75,000. USCF also pays BBH&Co. transaction fees ranging from $7 to $15 per transaction.

Brokerage and Futures Commission Merchant Agreements

On October 8, 2013, UHN entered into a brokerage agreement with RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC Capital” or “RBC”) to serve as UHN's FCM effective October 10, 2013. The agreement with RBC requires it to provide services to UHN in connection with the purchase and sale of Futures Contracts and Other Diesel-Heating Oil-Related Investments that may be purchased and sold by or through RBC Capital for UHN's account. In accordance with the agreement, RBC Capital charges UHN commissions of approximately $7 to $8 per round-turn trade, including applicable exchange, clearing and NFA fees for Futures Contracts and options on Futures Contracts. Such fees include those incurred when purchasing Futures Contracts and options on Futures Contracts when UHN issues shares as a result of a Creation Basket, as well as fees incurred when selling Futures Contracts and options on Futures Contracts when UHN redeems shares as a result of a Redemption Basket. Such fees are also incurred when Futures Contracts and options on Futures Contracts are purchased or redeemed for the purpose of rebalancing the portfolio. UHN also incurs commissions to brokers for the purchase and sale of Futures Contracts, Other Diesel-Heating Oil-Related Investments or short-term obligations of the United States of two years or less (“Treasuries”).

	For the six months ended June 30, 2018			For the six months ended June 30, 2017
Total commissions accrued to brokers	$	3,591		$	2,996
Total commissions as annualized percentage of average total net assets		0.10	%		0.13	%
Commissions accrued as a result of rebalancing	$	3,491		$	2,851
Percentage of commissions accrued as a result of rebalancing		97.22	%		95.16	%
Commissions accrued as a result of creation and redemption activity	$	100		$	145
Percentage of commissions accrued as a result of creation and redemption activity		2.78	%		4.84	%

The increase in total commissions accrued to brokers for the six months ended June 30, 2018, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, was due primarily to a higher number of diesel-heating oil futures contracts being held and traded.

NYMEX Licensing Agreement

UHN and the NYMEX entered into a licensing agreement on May 30, 2007, as amended on October 20, 2011, whereby UHN was granted a non-exclusive license to use certain of the NYMEX’s settlement prices and service marks. Under the licensing agreement, UHN and the Related Public Funds, other than BNO, USCI, CPER, USAG, USOU and USOD, pay the NYMEX an asset-based fee for the license, the terms of which are described in Note 3. UHN expressly disclaims any association with the NYMEX or endorsement of UHN by the NYMEX and acknowledges that “NYMEX” and “New York Mercantile Exchange” are registered trademarks of the NYMEX.

United States Diesel-Heating Oil Fund, LP 10-Q