First Trust Natural ETF Profile
| FCG ETF | USD 28.92 -0.28 -0.96% |
Performance 0High 7 · Moderate | NAV Risk Level HighLow 9 · Low |
As of May 9, 2026, First Trust is priced at $28.92, reflecting a 0.96% decrease today after opening at $29.2. Current risk models assign First Trust a 9% probability of significant NAV decline, reflecting a relatively small probability within its current risk profile. Return data over the last 90 trading days classifies First Trust as moderate in terms of performance. The performance scores window runs from February 8, 2026 to May 9, 2026. Learn more.
One Year Return 36.1 | Total Asset | Etf Asset Type Equity | Category Equity Energy | Ten Year Return 5 |
| 0.96 | XLE | Energy Select Sector | PairCorr |
| 0.98 | VDE | Vanguard Energy Index | PairCorr |
| 1.0 | XOP | SPDR SAMPP Oil | PairCorr |
| 0.63 | OIH | VanEck Oil Services | PairCorr |
| 0.97 | IYE | iShares Energy ETF | PairCorr |
| 0.99 | IXC | iShares Global Energy | PairCorr |
First Trust Natural [FCG] is traded in USA. The fund is classified under the Equity Energy category within the First Trust family. The entity is thematically classified as Sector ETFs. First Trust Natural currently has $805.54 million in assets under management (AUM). The total return for the last 3 years is 12.4%. First Trust is a commodity-driven energy producer where revenue is driven by production volume, commodity prices, and cost structure.
Geographic Allocation (%)
Open Interest Against 2026-06-18 First Trust Option Contracts
Current option-chain data for First Trust Natural covers the June 18, 2026 expiration. The chain lists 38 contracts (19 calls, 19 puts). Primary chain signals include implied volatility near 0.51, put/call open-interest ratio around 0.15, and max pain near strike 30.0. Open interest and volume details are available in the full chain. View Options.Open interest data for First Trust summarizes outstanding contracts across maturities. The relationship between open interest and First Trust price helps frame market activity.
ETF Notable Updates
| Legal Name | First Trust Natural Gas ETF |
| Thematic Ideas | (View all Themes) |
| Business Concentration | Sector ETFs, Energy ETFs, Equity Energy, First Trust, (View all Sectors) |
Additional ETF Information
| Issuer | First Trust |
| Inception Date | 2007-05-08 |
| Benchmark | ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index |
| Entity Type | Regulated Investment Company |
| Asset Under Management | 732.37 million |
| Average Trading Volume | 1.2 million |
| Asset Type | Equity |
| Category | Sector |
| Focus | Energy |
| Market Concentration | Developed Markets |
| Region | North America |
| Administrator | The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation |
| Advisor | First Trust Advisors L.P. |
| Custodian | The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation |
| Distributor | First Trust Portfolios L.P. |
| Portfolio Manager | Daniel J. Lindquist, Jon Erickson David McGarel, RogerTestin, Stan Ueland, Chris Peterson, Erik Russo |
| Transfer Agent | The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation |
| Fiscal Year End | 31-Dec |
| Exchange | NYSE Arca, Inc. |
| Number of Constituents | 40 |
| Market Maker | Susquehanna |
| Total Expense | 0.57 |
| Management Fee | 0.4 |
| Country Name | USA |
| Returns Y T D | 24.09 |
| Name | First Trust Natural Gas ETF |
| Currency Code | USD |
| Open Figi | BBG000QJPZH6 |
| In Threey Volatility | 22.21 |
| 1y Volatility | 20.90 |
| 200 Day M A | 25.4093 |
| 50 Day M A | 30.1318 |
| Code | FCG |
| Updated At | 9th of May 2026 |
| Currency Name | US Dollar |
Currency Exposure
Currency allocation matters for First Trust Natural because foreign-exchange moves can either support or offset gains produced by the underlying holdings. When interpreted alongside performance data, currency exposure reveals whether portfolio risk is coming from holdings selection, foreign-exchange translation, or a combination of both.
Common Risk Profiles
The Capital Asset Pricing Model determines how much return is expected for the risk of holding First Trust. Alpha and beta are the model's key metrics, capturing the risk-reward relationship in ETF markets. Tracking First Trust alpha and beta over time surfaces shifts in the ETF's risk-adjusted performance. The CAPM framework provides the analytical foundation for comparing First Trust to alternative ETF options.
| Mean Deviation | 1.46 | |||
| Semi Deviation | 1.96 | |||
| Standard Deviation | 1.86 | |||
| Variance | 3.47 |
Technical Analysis
Transformation |
This analysis covers sixty-one data points across the selected time horizon. The Inverse Tangent (Arctangent) transformation applies the arctangent function to First Trust Natural's price series, compressing large price values into a bounded range. This can normalize extreme price movements and reveal underlying directional shifts.
First Trust Natural Against Markets
| NYA | 0.30 | ||||
| FCG | 0.96 |
| Competition | Compare Correlations |
Investor Insights and Alerts
| Latest headline from news.google.com: First Trust Natural Gas ETF declares quarterly distribution of 0.1458 - MSN |
Thematic Classifications
Thematic peer comparison is more actionable when combined with cost, liquidity, and tracking error analysis. For First Trust managing 805.5 M, a thematic view can turn a single-fund idea into a structured portfolio-building process. In North America, investors with concentrated thematic exposure should monitor whether the theme is broadening or narrowing.
 | Sector ETFsUSA ETFs from Sector classification | |
| Energy ETFsUSA ETFs from Energy classification |
Top First Trust Natural ETF Constituents
| MTDR | Matador Resources | Stock | |
| HES | Hess Corporation | Stock | |
| DVN | Devon Energy | Stock | |
| AR | Antero Resources Corp | Stock | |
| FANG | Diamondback Energy | Stock | |
| APA | APA Corporation | Stock | |
| OVV | Ovintiv | Stock | |
| NFG | National Fuel Gas | Stock | |
| RRC | Range Resources Corp | Stock | |
| EQT | EQT Corporation | Stock | |
| OXY | Occidental Petroleum | Stock | |
| SM | SM Energy Co | Stock | |
| COP | ConocoPhillips | Stock | |
| WES | Western Midstream Partners | Stock | |
| CNX | CNX Resources Corp | Stock |
Predictive Daily Indicators
Monitoring First Trust's daily indicators at a 0.05 beta informs entry and exit timing with greater precision. For Equity Energy funds like First Trust, these indicators aid timing but merit evaluation against broader trends. Intraday signals are inherently noisier than weekly or monthly indicators. Confirmation across multiple metrics reduces false signals.
Forecast Models
Forecasting applied to First Trust Natural in the Equity Energy space draws on price structure and volatility patterns. For First Trust with 805.5 M in assets, financial data rarely stays stable. Forecast models are most informative when re-evaluated regularly. Within, ensemble approaches for First Trust that average multiple models often outperform any single method.ETF Overview, Methodology & Data Sources
Premium and discount behavior, along with bid-ask spreads, can influence realized performance. The five-year return stands at 19.0%.
Methodology
Unless otherwise specified, data for First Trust Natural is derived from fund disclosures (prospectus language, holdings reports, and periodic statements where available). Asset-level metrics are computed daily by Macroaxis LLC and refreshed regularly based on instrument type. First Trust Natural market data and reported NAV may reflect delayed updates. Data may be delayed depending on reporting sources and market conventions. All analytics presented are generated using Macroaxis quantitative models that incorporate financial statement analysis, market data, and risk metrics to ensure consistency and comparability. Indicative intraday values (IIV), where published, may provide additional context for premium or discount behavior relative to reported NAV. Assumptions: We use public fund disclosures, holdings reports, and market data feeds with disclosures published by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via EDGAR as reference inputs. Data may be normalized and can be delayed. All analytics are generated using standardized, rules-based models designed to promote consistency and comparability across instruments. Model assumptions, reference parameters, and selected computational inputs are available in the Model Inputs section. If you have questions about our data sources or methodology, please contact Macroaxis Support.
Research Sources
First Trust Natural may have reference inputs that incorporate holdings disclosures, category classification, and NAV-derived statistics where available. Updates may occur throughout the day.
Editorial review and methodology oversight provided by: Rifka Kats, Member of Macroaxis Editorial Board