FCG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Natural Gas ETF
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Oct 8, 2026 | $0.153 | $15.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.153 | $15.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.153 | $15.30 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.153 | $15.30 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FCG's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.612 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FCG do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,961 | $61,627 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 9,804 | $308,137 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 19,608 | $616,275 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.95%. $10,000 in FCG would currently pay about $195 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | — | $0.153 | +4.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | — | $0.146 | -12.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | — | $0.166 | -2.9% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | — | $0.171 | +9.6% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | — | $0.156 | -11.4% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | — | $0.176 | +45.5% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.121 | -42.1% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | — | $0.209 | -28.9% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | — | $0.294 | +434.5% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | — | $0.055 | -74.8% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | — | $0.218 | +44.4% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | — | $0.151 | -30.1% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | — | $0.216 | +5.9% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | — | $0.204 | -21.2% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | — | $0.259 | +18.8% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | — | $0.218 | +49.3% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | — | $0.146 | +20.7% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | — | $0.121 | -19.9% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | — | $0.151 | +118.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | — | $0.069 | +72.5% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | — | $0.04 | +8.1% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | — | $0.037 | -75.3% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | — | $0.15 | +105.5% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | — | $0.073 | +28.1% |
| Jun 25, 2020 | — | $0.057 | -1.7% |
| Mar 26, 2020 | — | $0.058 | -53.6% |
| Dec 13, 2019 | — | $0.125 | +316.7% |
| Sep 25, 2019 | — | $0.03 | -76.0% |
| Jun 14, 2019 | — | $0.125 | +86.6% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | — | $0.067 | +204.5% |
| Dec 18, 2018 | — | $0.022 | -69.9% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | — | $0.073 | +12.3% |
| Jun 21, 2018 | — | $0.065 | +18.2% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | — | $0.055 | +292.9% |
| Sep 21, 2017 | — | $0.014 | -95.1% |
| Jun 22, 2017 | — | $0.287 | +421.8% |
| Mar 23, 2017 | — | $0.055 | -33.7% |
| Dec 21, 2016 | — | $0.083 | +295.2% |
| Sep 21, 2016 | — | $0.021 | -90.8% |
| Jun 22, 2016 | — | $0.229 | +108.2% |
| Mar 23, 2016 | — | $0.11 | -40.5% |
| Dec 23, 2015 | — | $0.185 | +5.7% |
| Sep 23, 2015 | — | $0.175 | -51.4% |
| Jun 24, 2015 | — | $0.36 | +1.4% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | — | $0.355 | +18.3% |
| Dec 23, 2014 | — | $0.30 | +1400.0% |
| Sep 23, 2014 | — | $0.02 | -94.6% |
| Jun 24, 2014 | — | $0.37 | +516.7% |
| Mar 25, 2014 | — | $0.06 | +500.0% |
| Dec 18, 2013 | — | $0.01 | -80.0% |
| Sep 20, 2013 | — | $0.05 | -71.4% |
| Jun 21, 2013 | — | $0.175 | +66.7% |
| Mar 21, 2013 | — | $0.105 | +320.0% |
| Dec 21, 2012 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Sep 21, 2012 | — | $0.025 | -91.1% |
| Jun 21, 2012 | — | $0.28 | +115.4% |
| Dec 21, 2011 | — | $0.13 | -49.0% |
| Jun 21, 2011 | — | $0.255 | +1175.0% |
| Dec 21, 2010 | — | $0.02 | -91.1% |
| Jun 22, 2010 | — | $0.225 | +73.1% |
| Dec 22, 2009 | — | $0.13 | -40.9% |
| Jun 23, 2009 | — | $0.22 | +15.8% |
| Dec 23, 2008 | — | $0.535 Special | — |
| Jun 23, 2008 | — | $0.19 | +65.2% |
| Dec 21, 2007 | — | $0.115 | — |
Payout risk check
FCG's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 67/100).
Its share price moved +30.6% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust Natural Gas ETF
First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 65 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FCG distribution FAQ
When is FCG's next ex-distribution date?
FCG's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.153 per share, expected on Oct 8, 2026.
How often does FCG pay distributions?
FCG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.153 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FCG's distribution yield?
FCG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.02%, based on $0.636 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $31.43. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.612 per share, is 1.95%.
How much does FCG pay per share?
FCG pays about $0.153 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.612 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $61.20 a year.
Has FCG grown or cut its distribution?
FCG has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 16.2% a year (-3.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of FCG do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.95%, you would need about 1,961 shares of FCG (roughly $61,627 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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