Should You Invest in the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)?

Designed to provide broad exposure to the Energy - Natural Gas segment of the equity market, the First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on May 8, 2007.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 26, 2026

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 22, 2026

FCG: Strong Natural Gas Prices And Demand Supports The Uptrend In 2026

First Trust Natural Gas ETF is initiated with a Buy rating, driven by surging US natural gas prices and favorable market fundamentals. FCG offers diversified exposure to 41 natural gas-focused companies, including top holdings like COP, WES, HESM, OXY, and EOG. Rising LNG exports and increased power demand from data centers are expected to drive natural gas demand beyond supply through 2026 and beyond.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 22, 2026

FCG: A Look At The Structure And Suitability Of This Energy Equity Index ETF

The First Trust Natural Gas ETF targets equities of companies with significant natural gas exposure, tracking the ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index. FCG exhibits high correlation with broader energy ETFs, limiting diversification benefits for portfolios already exposed to the energy sector. The fund offers a higher yield (2.89% as of Jan 2026) than the S&P 500, reflecting sector-wide shareholder return initiatives.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

Natural Gas Is Surging—2 ETFs to Help You Profit

Winter is coming, and this became apparent last week as brisk temperatures descended on many northern states as the calendar flipped to November. The first blast of arctic air usually gets Americans thinking about holidays and family gatherings, but surging energy prices are also top of mind, and power demand is likely to increase with experts projecting a bitter winter.

MarketBeat • Nov 17, 2025

One Of The Best High-Yield Setups I've Ever Seen

There is a major market disconnect emerging in the midst of the AI boom. I discuss why this disconnect provides investors with one of the most attractive high-yielding investment opportunities I have ever seen with near-term catalysts. I also share some of my top picks to profit from this disconnect.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

The First Trust Natural Gas ETF: A Diversified Oil And Gas ETF

The FCG ETF benefits from U.S. energy policy shifts favoring increased oil and gas production, supporting higher prices and sector profitability. Natural gas and oil price volatility, driven by geopolitical tensions and policy changes, creates both risk and opportunity for FCG investors. FCG offers an attractive 3.37% dividend yield, strong momentum, and exposure to leading U.S. natural gas companies, despite inconsistent dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 24, 2025

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.

ETF Trends • Mar 18, 2025

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.

Market Watch • Feb 21, 2025

The Zacks Analyst Blog RSPG, IEO, FCG, PXE and XOP

RSPG, IEO, FCG, PXE and XOP are included in this Analyst Blog.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 17, 2025