iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) trades at $48.28, while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.22. The key difference: iShares MSCI United Kingdom (FTSE) is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EWU | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Broad Market / Factor | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $48.68 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $40.90 | $9.63 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
EWU is a country-specific ETF that tracks the performance of the United Kingdom equity market. It provides exposure to large and mid-sized UK companies, with significant weightings in financials, energy, and healthcare, including Shell, AstraZeneca, and HSBC.
Read more on EWU →UNG is a commodity ETF that tracks the daily price movements of natural gas futures. It primarily invests in front-month contracts at the Henry Hub, making it a highly volatile tool for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to contango and roll costs.
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