First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)
| Assets | $671.83M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.59% |
| PE Ratio | 10.87 |
| Forward PE | 8.66 |
| Shares Out | 21.85M |
| Dividend | $0.66 (2.18%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payout Ratio | 23.73% |
| Volume | 671,315 |
| Open | 30.48 |
| Previous Close | 30.49 |
| Day's Range | 30.00 - 30.48 |
| 52-Week Low | 21.76 |
| 52-Week High | 33.03 |
| Beta | 0.60 |
| Holdings | 44 |
| 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 seeks to track an index of US-listed companies involved in the exploration, production, and midstream activities of natural gas. FCG was launched on May 8, 2007 and is issued by First Trust.
Top 10 Holdings
42.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ConocoPhillips | COP | 4.91% |
| EOG Resources, Inc. | EOG | 4.79% |
| Devon Energy Corporation | DVN | 4.51% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | OXY | 4.36% |
| Western Midstream Partners, LP | WES | 4.26% |
| Diamondback Energy, Inc. | FANG | 4.09% |
| EQT Corporation | EQT | 3.92% |
| Permian Resources Corporation | PR | 3.92% |
| APA Corporation | APA | 3.90% |
| Ovintiv Inc. | OVV | 3.74% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $0.1936 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| 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 |
Performance
FCG had a total return of 38.97% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -4.20%.
News
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Eyes $95.19, Can Brent Hold $104 and NG Break $3.34?
WTI targets $95.19 after an 11.1 million-barrel API inventory draw, while Brent tests $104.01 support amid Hormuz risks and natural gas eyes a $3.34 breakout.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Give Back Gains
U.S. natural gas futures fell with the market giving back most of the previous day's gains.
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Eyes $96.57, Can Brent Break $107 and NG Reach $3.46?
WTI holds above $93.94 as OPEC output rises and U.S. inventories tighten, while Brent targets $107.22 amid Hormuz risks and natural gas tests $3.35 resistance.
Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of gas from Alaska LNG project, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump said Taiwan had agreed to buy 30% of the gas from a pipeline project in Alaska. The terms of the deal remain unclear, though Taiwan's state-owned CPC Corp reached an agreem...
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Eyes $94.34, Can Brent Break $107 and NG Reach $3.35?
WTI holds above $92.14 as Russian diesel supply and weaker demand forecasts weigh on oil, while Brent targets $107.22 and natural gas eyes $3.24 resistance.
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rallies As Houthis Attack Saudi Airports
Oil markets rallied as the Houthis used drones and missiles to attack Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Give Back Some Gains
U.S. natural gas futures were lower following loss of weather-driven demand across the weekend.
Natural Gas and Oil Forecast: WTI Tests $91.40, Can Brent Break $106 and NG Reach $3.35?
WTI tests $91.40 as Gulf oil production recovers, Brent targets $106.03 amid Hormuz supply risks, and natural gas eyes $3.35 despite rising U.S. inventories.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Pick Up in Early Trading
Natural gas futures climbed after retreating Thursday on a slightly bigger-than-expected weekly storage build, while effects from Hurricane Isaias are seen mixed with small offshore production losses ...
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rallies As Trump Says U.S. Would Not Attack Iran Before Midterm Elections
Oil markets gain ground as traders bet on additional escalation in the Middle East.
U.S. Natural Gas Futures Gain Ahead of Inventory Data
The rally in U.S. natural gas futures stretched into a fifth session with the market expecting an eighth consecutive below-average inventory build to further reduce the storage surplus over the five-y...
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Pulls Back As Traders Focus On EIA Data
Oil markets are moving lower as traders evaluate the situation in the Middle East.
U.S. Natural Gas Extends Gains With Eyes on Storm
U.S. natural gas futures climbed as Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to reach the U.S. Gulf coast as a hurricane later this week.
Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Rebounds As Iran Attempts To Stop Traffic In Hormuz
Oil markets moved away from session lows amid reports indicating that Iran increased attacks in Hormuz to stop the growing traffic.
