American Gas - March 2010 - (Page 44)

facts on gas For more statistics, visit www. .org operating rigs As of Jan. 29, 2010 gas oil 861 444 66% 34% “Total domestic natural gas production grows from 20.6 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) to 23.3 Tcf in 2035. With technology improvements and rising natural gas prices, natural gas production from shale grows to 6 Tcf in 2035, more than offsetting declines in conventional production.” national Heating-Degree Days Weighted by gas home heating equipment 30-year normal for January January 2010 3.4% warmer than ’09 0.7% colder than normal January 2009 991 998 cHange in consumer price inDex 12 months ending December 2009 +0.1% u.s. Housing starts December 2009 December 2008 557,000 556,000 u.s. Working gas in unDergrounD storage (Bcf) SOURCE: EnERgy InfORmatIOn admInIStRatIOn’S AnnuAl EnErgy OutlOOk 2010 REfEREnCE CaSE Weekly by region for period ending Jan. 22, 2010 Week 1/1 1/8 1/15 1/22 1/22/09 eastern consuming region stanDarD & poor’s 500 aga stock inDex -3.60% -4.34% 1/1/10–1/29/10 1/1/10–1/29/10 1,678 1,532 1,401 1,334 1,231 Western consuming region GAS uTIlITy INDEX FuND (GASFX) 23.92% 0.44% 6.89% 7.91% 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years 1/1/09–12/31/09 1/1/07–12/31/09 1/1/05–12/31/09 1/1/00–12/31/09 proDucing region 1,006 total Respecting Your Money. Total annual operating expenses were 0.76%. 3,118 2,852 2,607 2,521 2,401 The performance data quoted is past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. The current performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 888.200.4710. Investment return and principal will fluctuate so that investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Investments are focused in the natural gas industry, which is sensitive to rising interest rates, weather and the wholesale pricing of alternative fuels. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This and other information about the fund can be found in the prospectus. Please call 888.200.4710 or visit fbrfunds.com to obtain a free prospectus. Read it carefully before investing. The FBR Funds are distributed by FBR Investment Services Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. march 2010 AmericAn GAs http://www.AGA.org http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - March 2010

American Gas - March 2010
President’s Message
In the Know
Contents
Industry News
Safety First
To Be the Best
It All Computes
From Volatile to Variable
Vendor News
Advertisers' Index
Places to Be
Marketplace
Jobline
Noteworthies
Facts on Gas

American Gas - March 2010