American Gas - May 2010 - (Page 52)

facts on gas For more statistics, visit www. .org operating rigs As of April 1, 2010 In the PIPelIne … Between 1987 and 2007: • he amount of natural gas travelT ing through distribution pipelines increased by almost 25%. • pproximately 760,000 miles A of new pipeline were added to the system. • he number of reportable T incidents on distribution pipelines per mile decreased by 42%. gas oil 949 502 65% 35% national Heating-Degree Days Weighted by gas home heating equipment March 2010 8.1% warmer than ’09 10.5% warmer than normal March 2009 30-year normal for March 581 632 649 cHange in consuMer price inDex 12 months ending February 2010 +2.1% u.s. Housing starts February 2010 February 2009 612,000 550,000 u.s. Working gas in unDergrounD storage (Bcf) SOURCE: Data gathERED by thE U.S. DOt’S PhMSa OffiCE Of PiPElinE SafEty Weekly by region for period ending March 26, 2010 Week 3/5 3/12 3/19 3/26 3/26/09 eastern consuMing region stanDarD & poor’s 500 aga stock inDex 5.39% 1.38% 1/1/10–3/31/10 1/1/10–3/31/10 789 770 760 753 644 Western consuMing region GAS uTIlITy INDEX FuND (GASFX) 40.65% -0.54% 6.47% 6.91% 1 year 3 years 5 years 10 years 4/1/09–3/31/10 4/1/07–3/31/10 4/1/05–3/31/10 4/1/00–3/31/10 289 283 285 289 282 proDucing region 548 total 562 581 596 728 Respecting Your Money. Total annual operating expenses were 0.76%. 1,626 1,615 1,626 1,638 1,654 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. 52 May 2010 AmericAn GAs http://www.AGA.org http://www.fbrfunds.com

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

American Gas - May 2010
Contents
President’s Message
In the Know
Industry News
To Be the Best
Tech Talk
Priority No. 1: Safety
A Return to Firm Financial Footing
Places to Be
Noteworthies
Marketplace
Advertisers’ Index
Jobline
Facts on Gas

American Gas - May 2010