FCG - First Trust Natural Gas ETF
22.00 +0.01 (0.05%)
Pre-Market: 5:26AM EDT
| Previous Close | 21.84 |
| Open | 22.21 |
| Bid | 0.00 x 1200 |
| Ask | 0.00 x 1000 |
| Day's Range | 21.57 - 22.21 |
| 52 Week Range | 19.20 - 24.67 |
| Volume | 207,792 |
| Avg. Volume | 146,945 |
| Net Assets | 133.2M |
| NAV | 22.39 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 0.86% |
| YTD Return | -0.88% |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 1.66 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.63% |
| Inception Date | 2007-05-08 |
- Zacks•4 days ago
Natural Gas ETFs in Focus as Prices Soar
U.S. natural gas demand-supply grew steadily for the first-half of 2018, putting related ETFs in focus.
- Zacks•18 days ago
U.S. Natural Gas Exports Hit by Tariffs: ETFs in Focus
China has levied 10% tariff on U.S. gas exports affecting a booming business, putting related ETFs in focus.
- Business Wire•last month
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
First Trust Advisors L.P. announces the declaration of distributions for 117 exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.
- Market Realist•2 months ago
US Natural Gas Price Drivers on August 6–10
US natural gas futures increased 1.3% to $2.81 per MMBtu (million British thermal units) on July 26–August 2. The United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) rose 2.03% during the same period. UNG seeks to track active natural gas futures. The First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) aims to track the performance of an index of companies mainly involved in natural gas exploration and production. FCG fell 1.9% on July 26–August 2. EQT (EQT), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), and Gulfport Energy (GPOR) fell 8.9%, 6.6%, and 4.9%, respectively, during the same period.
Market Realist•2 months agoWhat’s the Forecast for Southwestern Energy Stock?
As of July 25, Southwestern Energy (SWN) had an implied volatility of ~50.0%, which is lower when compared with its implied volatility of ~50.9% at the end of the second quarter of 2018.
Market Realist•2 months agoAre Hedge Funds Reducing Bullish Bets on US Natural Gas?
Hedge funds cut their net long positions in US natural gas futures and options 44.8% to 24,984 on July 17–24. The positions have also fallen ~66% YoY (year-over-year). The reduction could suggest that hedge funds are turning less bullish or more bearish on US natural gas prices. The US CFTC released the latest positions data on July 27.
Market Realist•3 months agoRecord US Natural Gas Production Kept a Lid on the Prices
PointLogic estimates that US dry natural gas production increased 0.5% to 81 Bcf (billion cubic feet) per day on July 19–25. The production has increased 11% from a year ago.
Market Realist•3 months agoSmaller Rise in US Natural Gas Inventories Helped the Prices
On July 26, the EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) released its weekly natural gas storage report. The EIA reported that US natural gas inventories increased by 24 Bcf (billion cubic feet) to 2,273 Bcf on July 13–20. However, the inventories fell ~24% from a year ago. The inventories were at the lowest level since 2014 for this time of the year.
Market Realist•3 months agoA Look at CNX Resources’ Stock Price Forecast
As of July 26, 2018, CNX Resources (CNX) had an implied volatility of ~37.2%, which is lower when compared with its implied volatility of ~39.1% at the end of Q2 2018.
Market Realist•3 months agoHow Does US Natural Gas Production Impact Prices?
PointLogic estimates that US dry natural gas production fell 0.7% to 80 Bcf (billion cubic feet) per day on July 12–18. However, the production has risen 11% year-over-year.
- Market Realist•3 months ago
Analyzing Hedge Funds’ Positions in US Natural Gas
Hedge funds reduced their net bullish positions in US natural gas futures and options 11.3% to 165,768 on June 19–26. However, the net long positions have increased ~416% and ~104% in the last six months and the past year, respectively. The US CFTC released the latest positions data on June 29.
Market Realist•3 months agoRecord US Natural Gas Production Weighs on Prices
PointLogic estimates that US dry natural gas production increased ~1% to 80.9 Bcf (billion cubic feet) per day on June 21–27. The production also increased 13.5% or by 9.6 Bcf per day year-over-year.
- Market Realist•4 months ago
How the OPEC Meeting Could Affect US Natural Gas Prices
Higher crude oil prices and improving natural gas pipeline capacity in the United States have led to a rise in natural gas production. Natural gas is often an associated product of crude oil produced in US shale formations.
- Market Realist•4 months ago
EIA Reports Significant Build in US Natural Gas Inventories
On June 21, the EIA released its natural gas storage report. It reported that US natural gas inventories rose by 91 Bcf (billion cubic feet) to 2,004 Bcf from June 8 to 15. However, inventories were 757 Bcf or 27% lower than a year ago. Inventories are at their lowest level since 2014 for this time of the year.
- Business Wire•4 months ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
First Trust Advisors L.P. announces the declaration of distributions for 121 exchange-traded funds advised by FTA.
Market Realist•4 months agoUS Natural Gas Inventories at Their Lowest since 2014
On June 14, the U.S. Energy Information Administration released its weekly natural gas storage report. It reported that US natural gas inventories had increased by 96 Bcf (billion cubic feet) to 1,913 Bcf from June 1 to June 8.
- ETF Trends•4 months ago
Carl Icahn and SandRidge Energy Directors Trade Barbs
A war of words between iconic investor Carl Icahn and SandRidge Energy directors ensued less than a week prior to a key shareholder vote. The two sides traded barbs as SandRidge directors roundly criticized Icahn and his plan to obtain a controlling share of the company's board. Icahn wasted no time in responding with a pointed attack at the SandRidge directors.
- Market Realist•4 months ago
US Natural Gas Inventories: Lowest since 2014 This Time of Year
On June 7, the EIA (U.S. Energy Information Administration) released its natural gas storage report. It reported that US natural gas inventories rose 92 Bcf (billion cubic feet) to 1,817 Bcf from May 25 to June 1. However, inventories were 799 Bcf, or 30.5%, lower than a year ago. Inventories are at their lowest level since 2014 for this time of the year.
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Southwestern Energy’s Trading Range Forecast for the Next 7 Days
As of May 25, Southwestern Energy (SWN) had an implied volatility of 54.2%, which is lower than 62.2% at the end of the first quarter. Based on Southwestern Energy’s implied volatility of 54.2% and assuming a normal distribution of prices, 365 days in a year, and a standard deviation of one, SWN stock is expected to close between $4.78 and $4.12 in the next seven days.
Market Realist•5 months agoHow Is the Energy Sector Performing in 2018?
In 2018, crude oil (USO) prices are up ~19% to $72.13 per barrel as of May 22 from their 2017 close of $60.42 per barrel. Crude oil prices have been rising since June 2017 and are up ~76% since then. Last week, crude oil made a 52-week high of $72.24 per barrel. Year-to-date in 2018, natural gas (UNG) prices are leading the decline in energy commodities.
Market Realist•5 months agoAnalyzing US Natural Gas Consumption Trends
PointLogic, a market intelligence company, estimates that US natural gas consumption dropped ~1.4% to 56.7 Bcf per day on May 17–23. The consumption also decreased ~0.7% or by 0.4 Bcf per day YoY (year-over-year).
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Largest Injection in US Natural Gas Inventories since 2015
On May 24, the EIA released its natural gas storage report. The EIA reported that US natural gas inventories increased by 91 Bcf (billion cubic feet) to 1,629 Bcf on May 11–18—the largest build in US natural gas inventories for this time of the year since 2015. However, the inventories were down by 804 Bcf or 33% from a year ago.
Market Realist•5 months agoSouthwestern Energy’s Possible Trading Range Forecast for Next Week
Is a Trend Change in the Offing for Southwestern Energy? On May 21, Southwestern Energy (SWN) had an implied volatility of ~49.7%, lower than its implied volatility of ~62.2% at the end of the first quarter. Based on Southwestern Energy’s implied volatility of ~49.7% and assuming a normal distribution of prices, 365 days in a year, and a standard deviation of one, SWN stock is expected to close between $5.06 and $4.40 in the next seven days.
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Is a Trend Change in the Offing for Southwestern Energy?
Two weeks ago, SWN moved above its 50-day moving average. Last week, SWN capitalized on this positive technical posture and rose on four out of five days. On May 17, SWN marked a higher high on the daily chart, indicating the possibility of a trend change for the stock.
- Market Realist•5 months ago
Is US Natural Gas Consumption Trending Higher?
PointLogic, a market intelligence company, estimates that US natural gas consumption increased ~4% to 57.5 Bcf per day on May 10–16. The consumption also increased ~1.2% or by 0.7 Bcf per day YoY.
