FirstEnergy Corp. vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? FirstEnergy Corp. trades at $46.86 (market cap $27.10B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.22. The key difference: FirstEnergy Corp. pays a 3.97% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and FirstEnergy Corp. is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FE | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.10B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $51.91 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $42.83 | $9.63 |
Enterprise Value | $56.02B | — |
Dividend Yield | 3.97% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
FirstEnergy is one of the largest investor-owned utilities in the United States with 10 regulated distribution companies across six mid-Atlantic and Midwestern states. FirstEnergy also owns and operates one of the nation's largest electric transmission systems with 24,000 miles of lines.
Read more on FE →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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