First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)
| Assets | $316.57M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| PE Ratio | 9.26 |
| Shares Out | 14.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.80 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 32.54% |
| 1-Year Return | -13.51% |
| Volume | 263,003 |
| Open | 22.92 |
| Previous Close | 22.78 |
| Day's Range | 22.90 - 23.63 |
| 52-Week Low | 18.81 |
| 52-Week High | 27.87 |
| Beta | 0.89 |
| Holdings | 42 |
| 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 ISE-REVERE 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
44.93% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| EQT Corporation | EQT | 5.33% |
| Expand Energy Corporation | EXE | 4.95% |
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | WES | 4.65% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 4.55% |
| Hess Midstream LP | HESM | 4.51% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 4.39% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | OXY | 4.22% |
| Antero Resources Corporation | AR | 4.18% |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | FANG | 4.12% |
| Devon Energy Corporation | DVN | 4.03% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1764 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.121 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $0.2094 | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | $0.2937 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | $0.0548 | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | $0.2178 | Dec 29, 2023 |
News
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Natural Gas is Rising
A surprising group of winners YTD have been natural gas ETFs. Natural gas futures prices have risen to the highest levels in two years, driven by a combination of factors.
Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
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FCG: Moving To Neutral On This Energy ETF
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FCG: EVs And The U.S. 'Grid' Will Maintain Demand For Natural Gas
First Trust Natural Gas ETF warrants a buy rating due to strong demand sources for natural gas, increasing EV infrastructure, and lack of alternative sources to power the grid. Electric vehicles requi...
Opportunity Today Is In Energy, Especially Oil And Gas - Chris DeMuth Jr.
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FCG: Buy The Bottom In Natural Gas Prices
The First Trust Natural Gas ETF holds a portfolio of Oil & Gas equities, reflecting both the profits made from selling and transporting natural gas. The companies in the FCG portfolio have improved th...
FCG: A Good Fund Long-Term But No Momentum Short-Term
The First Trust Natural Gas ETF aims to provide investment results that correspond to the price and yield of the ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index. The fund's performance has been stagnant since 2022, pote...
FCG: A Fundamentally Sound Energy Transition Story
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Under The Radar Strength In Commodity And Emerging Market Stocks (Technical Analysis)
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Eyeing Value Among High-Yield Energy Stocks: FCG A Buy
Natural gas prices plunged from near $10 in June last year to barely above $2 today. I see value in the FCG sell-down.
FCG: Negative Alpha Ahead In Natural Gas
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FCG: Excellent Exposure To The Still Bullish Natural Gas Market
The First Trust Natural Gas ETF is chock full of U.S.-based E&P companies that derive a significant portion of their revenue from the production of natural gas. That's bullish considering - despite th...
The Energy Sector Is Now The Way To Go
After resisting the bear cycle this year better than any other sector, the energy sector has now been subjected to the same investor panic. S&P's Sector SPDR Energy Sector was the worst performer last...
FCG ETF: Prime Energy Exposure With A Fantastic Valuation
In this article, I start by explaining the long-term bull case for energy given subdued supply growth, and strong demand for natural gas and related energies. Energy stocks are still significantly und...
FCG: Highest E&P Exposure
The FCG ETF provides exposure to companies that derive a substantial portion of revenues from production of natural gas. FCG has 85% weight to Exploration and Production companies, vs. 30% and 70% for...
Final Trades: Uber, Industrials, Edison International & more
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First Trust Natural Gas ETF: Natural Gas Has More Upside
The natural gas bull market is one of the most important macro developments in the world, as it impacts every single supply chain on every continent. Natural gas has experienced a setback due to the F...
FCG Is Still Attractive (Bullish Nat Gas Strip Pricing)
The First Trust Natural Gas ETF is up 43% YTD but still appears to have more room to run - many of the holdings still look like values.
Here's where ETF trends are headed, according to Trackinsight's Giraud
CNBC's "Power Lunch" team discusses ETF trends with Jean-Rene Giraud, Trackinsight founder and CEO.
Investing In The Energy Transition: Preserving Resources And Capital
While the energy transition will be with us for many decades ahead, the nimbleness required for an investor in this space is mission one. The case of Pioneer Natural Resources and its evolving approac...
FCG ETF: Upside For Natural Gas Stocks In The Energy Bull Market
The FCG ETF holds a portfolio of energy sector stocks with exposure to natural gas production. The fund has outperformed other energy sector ETFs, benefiting from strong natural gas pricing.
First Trust Natural Gas ETF Has More Oil Than Gas
Natural gas prices will likely remain strong due to rising demand and flat supplies, which will benefit gas producers.
Best Oil and Gas ETFs for Q2 2021
The best oil and gas ETFs for Q2 2021 are FCG, XOP, and IEO.