First Trust Natural Gas ETF
FCG
New York Stock Exchange Arca- -
USD
- -
- -
Capital Structure
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Working Capital
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Growth Rates
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Revenue
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Earnings Per Share
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.Quarterly Dividends Per Share
FRC
•
in mil. unless spec.- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- 120 East Liberty Drive Wheaton United States of America 60187
- IPO Date
- May 11, 2007
- CIK
- 0001329377
- Website
- ftportfolios.com
- Similar Companies
- Business
- First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) is an exchange-traded fund that provides investment exposure to U.S. and non-U.S. companies deriving a substantial portion of their revenues from the exploration, production, and distribution of natural gas. The fund tracks the ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index and holds a diversified portfolio of approximately 39 energy sector equities, including upstream producers, midstream partnerships, and related utilities; top holdings as of July 2025 comprise EOG Resources Inc. (4.65%), Occidental Petroleum Corp. (4.63%), ConocoPhillips (4.59%), Western Midstream Partners LP (4.35%), and Devon Energy Corp. (4.25%), with additional significant positions in Diamondback Energy Inc., EQT Corp., Hess Midstream LP, and Ovintiv Inc. It offers investors targeted access to the natural gas subsector of the energy industry, encompassing companies involved in natural gas exploration, extraction, processing, transportation, and marketing. Launched on May 8, 2007, and domiciled in the United States, FCG is managed by First Trust Advisors L.P., with principal offices located in Wheaton, Illinois. The ETF trades on the NYSE Arca exchange under the ticker FCG and maintains assets under management of approximately $363 million, concentrating primarily on mid- and small-cap energy firms exposed to natural gas price volatility, regulatory changes, and geopolitical factors. Geographic operations span North America, with holdings in U.S.-based firms alongside select international exposures such as Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (ADR, Australia), Baytex Energy Corp. (Canada), and Vermilion Energy Inc. (Canada). In recent developments, FCG's portfolio has reflected ongoing sector dynamics, including the integration of Expand Energy Corp. (formerly Chesapeake Energy Corp. post-restructuring) as a top holding at 3.59% and Chord Energy Corp. as it positions ahead of its merger with Enerplus Corp., alongside sustained weighting in established producers amid natural gas market fluctuations. The fund continues to emphasize natural gas-focused equities without major structural changes, partnerships, or new product launches reported in 2024-2025, maintaining its index-tracking methodology amid elevated portfolio turnover and energy sector risks. Year-to-date performance through September 2025 shows a decline of about -2.75%, with a one-year return of roughly 0.67%, influenced by natural gas price volatility and broader energy market conditions.