American Gas - November 2011 - (Page 36)

facts on gas America’s Natural Gas & Oil Industry Supplies most of America’s energy, Supports 9.2 million U.S. jobs and 7.7 percent of the U.S. economy, Delivers more than $86 million a day in revenue to the government and, Since 2000, has invested more than $2 trillion in U.S. capital projects to advance all forms of energy, including alternatives. FOR MORE STATISTICS, VISIT www. .org OPERATING RIGS As of Sept. 30, 2011 Gas Oil 923 1,060 47% 53% NATIONAL COOLING-DEGREE DAYS Weighted by gas home air-conditioning equipment September 2010 September 2011 6.1% cooler than ’10 18.7% warmer than normal 30-year normal for September CHANGE IN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX 12 months ending August 2011 U.S. HOUSING STARTS August 2011 August 2010 196 184 155 +3.8% 571,000 606,000 U.S. WORKING GAS IN UNDERGROUND STORAGE (Bcf) Weekly by region for period ending Sept. 23, 2011 Week 9/2 9/9 9/16 9/23 9/23/10 EASTERN CONSUMING REGION 1,636 1,695 1,753 1,820 1,860 WESTERN CONSUMING REGION 430 PRODUCING REGION 436 981 3,112 445 1,003 3,201 456 1,036 3,312 496 1,047 3,403 959 TOTAL SOURCE: AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE, WWW.API.ORG 3,025 A timely idea, regardless of the time frame Invest in the growth potential of AGA natural gas members leading the way today for a clean, efficient and safe energy future tomorrow: FBR Gas Utility Index Fund (GASFX) 888.200.4710 www.fbrfunds.com Respecting Your Money® The Fund has outperformed the Morningstar Utilities Category for the past 1, 3, 5, 10 and 15 years ending September 30, 2011. Average Annualized Total Return GASFX Mstar Cat: Utilities 1 Yr 16.71% 7.06% 3 Yr 8.70% 4.04% 0.76% 5 Yr 6.61% 2.58% 10 Yr 7.50% 5.62% 15 Yr 8.95% 7.00% Annual Total Expense Ratio: PAST PERFORMANCE IS NO GUARANTEE OF FUTURE RESULTS. The performance data quoted represents past performance and the current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. The investment return and principal will fluctuate so that investors’ shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The performance data does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or redemption fees. The Fund charges a redemption fee of 1.00% on shares redeemed or exchanged within 90 days; if reflected, the redemption fee would reduce the performance quoted. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month-end please call 888.200.4710. 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. ©2011 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Morningstar and/or its content providers are the proprietors of this information; do not permit its unauthorized copying or distribution; do not warrant it to be accurate, complete or timely; and are not responsible for damages or losses arising from its use. The FBR Funds are distributed by FBR Investment Services Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. NOVEMBER 2011 AMERICAN GAS 36 http://www.aga.org http://WWW.API.ORG http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com http://www.fbrfunds.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of American Gas - November 2011

American Gas - November 2011
Contents
President’s Message
In the Know
In the News
Safety First
Talking Energy
Marketplace
Saving LIHEAP
Company Profiles
Places to Be
Noteworthies
Jobline
Advertisers’ Index
Facts on Gas

American Gas - November 2011