National Fuel Gas Co. (NFG): A Diversified Way to Play Natural Gas

Final thoughts

If natural gas tanks again, MDU Resources Group Inc (NYSE:MDU) and National Fuel Gas Co. (NYSE:NFG) offer an investor some downside protection through their much more stable utility operations as well as other operating divisions. It should also be noted, most utilities have performed well as investors have been seeking yield. This demand for higher yields still exists, but when investors begin to shun current yield for growth, utilities will be negatively impacted. In this scenario, the diversification of National Fuel Gas and MDU Resources could provide a cushion.

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