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FCGvsXLE

FIRST TRUST NATURAL GAS ETF against Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund — the fee, the flows, the book, and a year head-to-head.

One year, growth of $100
FCG 133XLE 144Aug 25Aug 26GROWTH OF $100
Head to head
FCGXLE
Expense ratio0.090%
Assets$386M$41.9B
Net flow, 1 month−$473M
Net flow, 1 year+$16.5B
Return, YTD+32.2%+39.4%
Return, 1 year+34.4%+44.4%
Avg daily volume756K27.6M
Holdings5122
ListedJan 6, 2024Dec 15, 1998
Options marketYesYes

MARKED CELLS LEAD ON THAT LINE · LOWER FEE, LARGER ASSETS, STRONGER FLOWS & RETURNS

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