iShares Global Clean Energy ETF vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? iShares Global Clean Energy ETF trades at $18.5, while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.25. The key difference: iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ICLN | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $23.75 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $13.66 | $9.63 |
Sector | — | Commodities - Energy |
Trailing returns across standard periods
The index is designed to track the performance of approximately 100 clean energy-related companies. The fund generally invests at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the target index. The index may invest up to 20% of its assets in certain futures, trading options and swap contracts, cash and cash equivalents, as well as in securities not included in the index. It is non-diversified.
Read more on ICLN →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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