First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)
| Assets | $617.82M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 12.33 |
| Shares Out | 22.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.64 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.17% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 26.79% |
| Volume | 759,627 |
| Open | 29.79 |
| Previous Close | 29.29 |
| Day's Range | 29.25 - 29.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 21.76 |
| 52-Week High | 33.03 |
| Beta | 0.46 |
| Holdings | 46 |
| 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
42.30% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | WES | 4.93% |
| Hess Midstream LP | HESM | 4.93% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 4.57% |
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 4.39% |
| EQT Corporation | EQT | 4.00% |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | FANG | 3.97% |
| Expand Energy Corporation | EXE | 3.96% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | OXY | 3.92% |
| Devon Energy Corporation | DVN | 3.91% |
| Permian Resources Corporation | PR | 3.73% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | $0.1528 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| 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 |
Performance
FCG had a total return of 29.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -4.45%.
News
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Natural U.S. Gas Futures Decline on Weather Outlook
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Give Back Some Gains
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Tread Water
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US LNG export plant gas flows set to hit 16-week low despite expected return of Golden Pass
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US natgas output to hit record high in 2026, while demand declines, EIA says
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Lower in Early Trading
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Morgan Stanley sees US gasoline inventories falling to historic lows
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Pick Up in Early Trade
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