# First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/FCG · data as of 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG), nexqual.com/FCG" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 32.12 (+3.45% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 31.05 · day 31.15–32.43 · 52w 21.95–33.03 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- 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)
|  | 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) |

## Peers
IEO (iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Explorat) USD 150.95 +1.80% · 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%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/FCG · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 35.6% | ±7.9% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 32.2% | ±10.1% |
| 2027-03-19 | 147 | 35.4% | ±17.6% |
| 2027-06-17 | 237 | 33.2% | ±20.9% |