First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) Stock Price & Analysis
First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) closed at USD 32.12 on Friday, October 23, 2026, up 3.45% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 31.05; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 31.15–32.43 on volume of 1,175,525 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 21.95–33.03 (PCX). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.
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Key facts (FCG)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +45.6% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +102.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (FCG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +45.6% | +102.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +45.8% | +15.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 27.7% | 33.6% |
| Max drawdown | -19.7% (Mar 2026→Jul 2026) | -28.0% (May 2022→Mar 2023) |
FCG options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 34.3% | ±7.7% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 34.3% | ±10.9% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 33.9% | ±16.9% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 31.4% | ±19.8% |
30-day implied volatility 32.8% vs 29.3% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.07. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC)
| Price | USD 32.12 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.45% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 31.05 |
| Open | USD 31.24 |
| Day Range | USD 31.15 – 32.43 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 21.95 – 33.03 |
| Volume | 1,175,525 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | PCX |
Technical Analysis (FCG)
Nexqual's technical model rates FCG "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 62.68 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 30.64) |
| MACD | 0.38 (positive) |
Financial Health Score (FCG)
Nexqual rates First Trust Natural Gas ETF's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEO | iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Explorat | USD 150.95 | ▲ 1.8% |
| PXE | Invesco Energy Exploration & Pr | USD 44.71 | ▲ 1.87% |
| XES | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas | USD 109.12 | ▲ 4.65% |
| UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund | USD 9.58 | ▼ 3.13% |
| IEZ | iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Se | USD 27.58 | ▲ 5.35% |
Data source: Nexqual — market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: October 23, 2026 at 22:55 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.
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