United States Natural Gas Fund vs Williams Companies Inc — how do they compare? United States Natural Gas Fund trades at $10.4, while Williams Companies Inc trades at $73.43 (market cap $90.70B). The key difference: Williams Companies Inc pays a 2.83% dividend while United States Natural Gas Fund pays none, and Williams Companies 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.
| UNG | WMB | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Commodities - Energy | Energy |
52-Week High | $16.90 | $79.40 |
52-Week Low | $10.15 | $56.51 |
Market Cap | — | $90.70B |
Enterprise Value | — | $120.08B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2.83% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on UNG →Williams is a midstream energy company that owns and operates the large Transco and Northwest pipeline systems and associated natural gas gathering, processing, and storage assets. In August 2018, the firm acquired the remaining 26% ownership of its limited partner, Williams Partners.
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