NRG Energy Inc vs United States Natural Gas Fund — how do they compare? NRG Energy Inc trades at $132.3 (market cap $27.55B), while United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.4. The key difference: NRG Energy Inc pays a 1.46% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and NRG Energy Inc is trading nearer its 52-week high, United States Natural Gas Fund nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| NRG | UNG | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $27.55B | — |
Sector | Utilities | Commodities - Energy |
52-Week High | $184.03 | $16.90 |
52-Week Low | $120.65 | $10.15 |
Enterprise Value | $51.38B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.46% | — |
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NRG Energy is one of the largest retail energy providers in the U.S., with 7 million customers, including its 2021 acquisition of Direct Energy. It also is one of the largest U.S. independent power producers, with 16 gigawatts of nuclear, coal, gas, and oil power generation capacity primarily in Texas. Since 2018, NRG has divested its 47% stake in NRG Yield, among other renewable energy and conventional generation investments. NRG exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a stand-alone entity in December 2003.
Read more on NRG →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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