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First Trust Natural Gas ETF

21.36 USD
+0.50
2.40%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
1 day
2.40%
5 days
7.34%
1 month
-11.99%
3 months
-20.77%
6 months
-12.32%
Year to date
-14.93%
1 year
-21.04%
5 years
267.01%
10 years
-64.49%
0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

57% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 22 | Existing positions closed: 14

48% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 31 | Existing positions reduced: 21

41% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $672K | Put options by funds: $475K

30% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $140M [Q3] → $182M (+$42.1M) [Q4]

4% more funds holding

Funds holding: 96 [Q3] → 100 (+4) [Q4]

4.15% more ownership

Funds ownership: 40.69% [Q3] → 44.84% (+4.15%) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for FCG.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?
The First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Energy - Natural Gas segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
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.
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Natural Gas is Rising
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
Energy ETFs have quietly outperformed the U.S. stock market in 2025, driven by the strength of natural gas.
Natural-gas ETFs have quietly outshined the broader market so far in 2025. Is it time to jump in?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?
Launched on 05/08/2007, the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to provide a broad exposure to the Energy - Natural Gas segment of the equity market.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog RSPG, IEO, FCG, PXE and XOP
RSPG, IEO, FCG, PXE and XOP are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog RSPG, IEO, FCG, PXE and XOP
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
5 ETFs Outperforming on Energy's Big Turnaround
The energy sector has become a leader after being a laggard over the past two years.
5 ETFs Outperforming on Energy's Big Turnaround
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Is First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) was launched on 05/08/2007, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?
If you're interested in broad exposure to the Energy - Natural Gas segment of the equity market, look no further than the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 05/08/2007.
Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 months ago
Is First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Making its debut on 05/08/2007, smart beta exchange traded fund First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) provides investors broad exposure to the Energy ETFs category of the market.
Is First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
9 months ago
FCG: Moving To Neutral On This Energy ETF
Natural gas prices have rallied in 2024, leading to increased production and potential oversupply. The opening of the Matterhorn Express Pipeline may further decrease Henry Hub prices, impacting natural gas producers. FCG ETF, which includes natural gas producers, MLP companies, and oil enterprises, is now a 'Hold' due to changing market dynamics.
FCG: Moving To Neutral On This Energy ETF
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