First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) Alternatives
First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FCG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FCG
FCG charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FCG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | FCG vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | FCG vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | FCG vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | FCG vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | FCG vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FCG
Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 98 | Aug 18, 2015 | FCG vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | FCG vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | FCG vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | FCG vs ION | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 96 | Feb 5, 2024 | FCG vs MGNR |
Top Performing FCG Alternatives (YTD)
FCG alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | FCG vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 44.59% | Jun 19, 2006 | FCG vs XOP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 42.67% | Apr 7, 2010 | FCG vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 42.33% | Jun 19, 2006 | FCG vs XES | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.95% | Oct 26, 2005 | FCG vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FCG
FCG alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.12% | Dec 17, 2025 | FCG vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.43% | Jul 29, 2025 | FCG vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | FCG vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | FCG vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | FCG vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FCG
FCG alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | FCG vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | FCG vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | FCG vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | FCG vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | FCG vs BKGI |
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