Global X Launches U.S. Natural Gas ETF Seeking to Capitalize on Liquified Natural Gas Exports

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Global X (NYSE:LNGX) launched the Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX) on Oct 29, 2025 to provide targeted exposure across the U.S. natural gas value chain from exploration and production to liquefaction and export.

The fund is passively managed, tracks the Global X U.S. Natural Gas Index, and has an expense ratio of 0.45%. Global X says the U.S. is a leading LNG exporter, supplying roughly one-quarter of global gas production and global electricity generation, and expects trade dynamics to boost reliance on U.S. LNG exports.

Fund identifiers: CUSIP 37960A172, ISIN US37960A1723.

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• Expense ratio of 0.45%
• Pure-play exposure across the U.S. natural gas value chain

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Insights

ETF Product Strategist

Launch of a focused U.S. natural gas ETF with a mid-range fee; useful for targeted exposure but not disruptive.

Global X launched the Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX) on Oct. 29, 2025. The fund is passively managed, tracks the Global X U.S. Natural Gas Index, and charges an expense ratio of 0.45%. It offers concentrated exposure across the U.S. natural gas value chain from exploration and production through liquefaction and export.

The product’s business mechanism is straightforward: provide a single-ticket, pure-play sleeve for companies tied to U.S. LNG exports. Key dependencies are investor demand for thematic, commodity-linked ETFs and the fund’s ability to attract sufficient assets to deliver tight spreads and liquidity. The launch benefits from a clear marketing narrative but faces competition from broader energy ETFs and single-stock options.

Concrete items to watch in the near term include asset accumulation and trading liquidity, on‑exchange spreads, and the fund’s CUSIP 37960A172 for tracking flows; these metrics typically reveal market acceptance within the first few months after launch.

Energy Value‑Chain Analyst

Focused exposure to U.S. LNG value chain; relevance depends on policy and sustained export demand.

The ETF targets firms across upstream, midstream, liquefaction, and export infrastructure tied to U.S. natural gas trade. The release highlights that the U.S. provides roughly one-quarter of global gas production and electricity generation, framing the fund as a play on U.S. LNG export importance.

Risks and dependencies noted include future policy shifts and global trade dynamics, which the issuer cites as drivers for potentially greater reliance on U.S. LNG exports. The fund’s impact will track how those dynamics evolve and how concentrated the index constituents are; concentration can increase volatility relative to broader energy indices.

Watchables include early AUM, index concentration metrics, turnover, and the expense ratio of 0.45% as a cost reference; meaningful signals about usefulness should appear over the next several quarters after launch.

LNGX offers pure-play exposure to the value chain from exploration and production to export infrastructure

NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX), which seeks to capture the growing momentum of natural gas purchases from international markets. LNGX tracks the Global X U.S. Natural Gas Index. The fund is passively managed with an expense ratio of 45 basis points.

"We saw an opportunity to address market demand with a fund offering pure-play exposure to the natural gas value chain as a focused segment of the broader U.S. oil and gas industry," said Pedro Palandrani, Head of Product Research & Development at Global X.

As the world's largest liquified natural gas (LNG) exporter, the U.S. is the backbone of global energy supply, providing roughly one-quarter of global gas production and global electricity generation.^[i] In addition, Global X believes companies may benefit from a fund that offers targeted exposure to the U.S. natural gas value chain, from upstream exploration and production to midstream transport, storage, processing, liquefaction, and export.

"Trade dynamics are driving policy changes that we expect could result in greater global reliance on U.S. LNG exports for years to come," said Scott Helfstein, Head of Investment Strategy at Global X. "We believe that natural gas remains an essential way to meet baseload power demand, including incremental needs from data centers, while complementing renewables."

New Fund Details

Fund Name and Ticker	Expense Ratio	CUSIP / ISIN
Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX)	0.45 %	37960A172 / US37960A1723

About Global X

Global X was founded in 2008. For more than fifteen years, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features a wide range of ETF strategies and $70 billion in assets under management.^[ii] While we are distinguished for our Thematic Growth, Income, and International Access ETFs, we also offer Core and other funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.

Global X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group ("Mirae Asset"), a global leader in financial services, with $729.5 billion in assets under management worldwide as of June 30, 2025.^[iii] Mirae Asset has an extensive global ETF platform ranging across the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

Important Information

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The investable universe of companies in which the Fund may invest may be limited. LNGX invests in the energy industry, which entails significant risk and volatility. LNGX is non-diversified.

Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. This and other information can be found in the fund's full or summary prospectuses, which may be obtained at globalxetfs.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Global X Management Company LLC serves as an advisor to Global X Funds (the "Funds"). The Global X U.S. Natural Gas Index is owned and was developed by Global X Management Company LLC for use by the Funds. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (SIDCO), which is not affiliated with Global X Management Company LLC or Mirae Asset Global Investments.

Media Contact:

Ariel Kouvaras, Sloane PR
212-446-1884
akouvaras@sloanepr.com

^[i] Reuters, US gas-heavy power pipeline set to stoke LNG exporter tensions, August 20, 2025.
^[ii] Source: Global X ETFs, as of September 30, 2025.
^[iii] Source: Mirae Asset, as of June 30, 2025.

 

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FAQ

What does the Global X announcement on Oct 29, 2025 mean for LNGX (ticker LNGX)?

Global X launched the Global X U.S. Natural Gas ETF (LNGX) on Oct 29, 2025 to track the Global X U.S. Natural Gas Index and offer targeted U.S. natural gas exposure.

What is the expense ratio for LNGX and how is the fund managed?

LNGX is passively managed and carries an expense ratio of 0.45%.

Which parts of the industry does LNGX target and what exposure does it offer?

LNGX offers pure-play exposure across the U.S. natural gas value chain: upstream exploration and production, midstream transport, storage, processing, liquefaction, and export.

When was LNGX launched and what index does it track?

LNGX was launched on Oct 29, 2025 and tracks the Global X U.S. Natural Gas Index.

What identifiers should investors use to find LNGX?

Fund identifiers are CUSIP 37960A172 and ISIN US37960A1723.

Why does Global X say U.S. LNG exports matter for LNGX investors?

Global X cites the U.S. as a major LNG exporter, providing roughly one-quarter of global gas production and global electricity generation, which it says supports demand for U.S. LNG exports.