(FCG) First Trust Natural Gas - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE ARCA • Country: USA • Currency: USD • Type: Etf • ISIN: US33733E8075 • Equity Energy

FCG: Natural Gas, Midstream, Exploration, Production

The First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) is designed to provide exposure to companies involved in the natural gas industry. The fund typically invests at least 90% of its net assets in securities that replicate the performance of its underlying index. These securities include common stocks, depositary receipts, MLP units, and other relevant instruments. The ETFs strategy focuses on tracking the performance of mid and large-capitalization companies that generate significant revenue from midstream activities, such as pipelines and storage, as well as exploration and production of natural gas.

The funds underlying index is structured to capture the financial performance of companies heavily engaged in the natural gas sector. By investing in these securities, FCG aims to reflect the overall dynamics of the natural gas industry. For more detailed information, investors can visit the funds website at http://www.ftportfolios.com/.

Ticker Symbol: FCG Exchange: NYSE ARCA Type: ETF Country Origin: USA ETF Category: Equity Energy Average Volume 20d: 349996 Last Price: 24.11 SMA 20: 25.11 SMA 50: 25.14 SMA 200: 25.10 ATR: 0.52 AUM: 452.51M USD

3-Month Forecast: Based on the provided data, FCGs price is currently below its 20, 50, and 200-day moving averages, which may indicate a bearish trend. The low ATR of 0.52 suggests limited volatility. Fundamentally, the natural gas sectors performance will likely influence FCGs returns. If natural gas prices rise due to increased demand or supply constraints, FCG could see positive returns. Conversely, if prices decline, the fund may face headwinds.

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FCG ETF Overview

Market Cap in USD 312m
Category Equity Energy
TER 0.60%
IPO / Inception 2007-05-08

FCG ETF Ratings

Growth Rating 56.3
Fundamental -
Dividend Rating 74.8
Rel. Strength -10.8
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 20.31 USD
Fair Price DCF -

FCG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 3.50%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.72%
Annual Growth 5y 14.97%
Payout Consistency 80.4%

FCG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -68.7%
Growth Correlation 12m -52.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 84.6%
CAGR 5y 27.07%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.65
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.09
Alpha -33.19
Beta 1.076
Volatility 61.73%
Current Volume 346.7k
Average Volume 20d 358.1k
What is the price of FCG stocks?
As of May 01, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 20.84 with a total of 346,734 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.33%, over one month by -16.14%, over three months by -15.61% and over the past year by -20.73%.
Is First Trust Natural Gas a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Analyses, First Trust Natural Gas (NYSE ARCA:FCG) is currently (May 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a Growth Technical Rating of 56.28 and therefor an somewhat technical positive rating according to historical growth.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of FCG as of May 2025 is 20.31. This means that FCG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.54%.
Is FCG a buy, sell or hold?
First Trust Natural Gas has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for FCG stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, FCG First Trust Natural Gas will be worth about 23.5 in May 2026. The stock is currently trading at 20.84. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +12.52%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price - -
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 23.5 12.5%