First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund (NYSE American: FEN) is a closed‐end management investment company launched in December 2006 by First Trust Advisors L.P. The fund seeks a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of long‐term capital appreciation, by investing primarily in equity securities of energy companies. It trades on the NYSE American exchange and offers investors direct exposure to the energy sector through a single investment vehicle.
The fund’s portfolio is concentrated in companies engaged in the exploration, production, transportation and sale of oil, natural gas and other energy-related products and services. Typical holdings include common and preferred stocks of integrated oil majors, independent exploration and production firms, pipeline operators and energy equipment and services companies. While the bulk of assets are invested in North American issuers, the portfolio may also include select international energy firms to capture global industry trends.
FEN is actively managed by a dedicated team at First Trust Advisors L.P., who apply fundamental research and sector‐specific analysis to identify companies with attractive dividend potential and growth prospects. The management team emphasizes diversification across subsectors and geographies, as well as ongoing risk monitoring, to help navigate commodity price cycles and regulatory developments.
Over its history, the fund has served as a vehicle for investors seeking targeted energy exposure alongside professional portfolio oversight. By combining income‐oriented securities with growth‐oriented equities, First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund aims to deliver a balanced approach to total return in the dynamic energy landscape.
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