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Don Dion is the publisher of the Fidelity Independent Adviser (http://www.fidelityadviser.com/) family of newsletters, which provides to a broad range of investors Don’s commentary on the financial markets, with a specific emphasis on mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. With more than... More
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  • Natural Gas ETFs: Two Directions 0 comments
    Oct 20, 2009 08:56 AM | about stocks: UNG, FCG, DBA, MOO, MON, SYT, CRBQ
    Year to date, shares of the United States Natural Gas ETF (UNG) have fallen more than 50%, while shares of First Trust ISE-Revere Natural Gas (FCG) have jumped more than 58%. The important difference in performance between these two funds can be credited to structure and the ongoing drama unfolding in the futures markets.

    The affect of futures markets regulation on funds like UNG has yet to be fully realized, but early indications show that there will be a profound impact on futures-based funds. As the Commodities Futures Trading Commission seeks…READ MORE

    To access my special Market Outlook for 2010 report, click here

    Themes: Natural Gas, Futures, Stock, Commodity, ETF, UNG, CFTC, Personal Finance, Fundamental Analysis Stocks: UNG, FCG, DBA, MOO, MON, SYT, CRBQ
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