FCG Distribution History & Yield
First Trust Natural Gas ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days) | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.194 | $19.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 150 days) | Apr 8, 2027 | $0.194 | $19.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 241 days) | Jul 8, 2027 | $0.194 | $19.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 23, 2027 (in 332 days) | Oct 7, 2027 | $0.194 | $19.40 | 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 $0.776 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 | 1,547 | $49,670 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,732 | $248,351 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,464 | $496,701 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.42%. $10,000 in FCG would currently pay about $242 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FCG distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | — | $0.194 | +26.8% |
| 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 68/100).
Its share price moved +36.7% 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
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the common stocks, depositary receipts and MLP units and other securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to track the performance of mid and large capitalization companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenues from midstream activities and/or the exploration and production of natural gas.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Equity Energy. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2007. 66 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 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 Dec 24, 2026 (in 59 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.194 per share, expected on Jan 7, 2027.
How often does FCG pay distributions?
FCG pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.194 per share with an ex-date of Sep 24, 2026.
What is FCG's distribution yield?
FCG's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.05%, based on $0.659 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $32.12. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.776 per share, is 2.42%.
How much does FCG pay per share?
FCG pays about $0.194 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.776 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $77.60 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 17.4% a year (+5.6% 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 2.42%, you would need about 1,547 shares of FCG (roughly $49,670 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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