First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)
| Assets | $730.33M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 13.87 |
| Shares Out | 25.10M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.22% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 30.81% |
| Volume | 705,149 |
| Open | 28.22 |
| Previous Close | 28.41 |
| Day's Range | 28.14 - 29.03 |
| 52-Week Low | 21.76 |
| 52-Week High | 33.03 |
| Beta | 0.45 |
| Holdings | 41 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 2007 |
About FCG
Fund Home PageThe First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Nasdaq FactSet Natural Gas index. The fund tracks US companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenue from the exploration & production of natural gas. FCG was launched on May 8, 2007 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
47.13% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Energy Corporation | DVN | 7.97% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 4.89% |
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | WES | 4.69% |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | FANG | 4.55% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 4.52% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | OXY | 4.45% |
| Hess Midstream LP | HESM | 4.44% |
| APA Corporation | APA | 3.98% |
| Permian Resources Corporation | PR | 3.84% |
| Ovintiv Inc. | OVV | 3.81% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | $0.1458 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1664 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | $0.1713 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.1557 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1764 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.121 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Performance
FCG had a total return of 23.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -4.59%.
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