ETF investors looking for coverage in the wind sector need look no further than First Trust Global Wind Energy (FAN).
In July, the House of Representatives passed an energy standard that requires utilities to get 15% of their electricity from renewable sources by 2020. Later this year, this legislation will come before the Senate for [...]
Type: Exchange Traded Fund
Underlying Index: Ardour Global Index (AGIXL)
Inception Date: 5/3/2007
The Van Eck Market/Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX) provides exposure to publicly traded companies worldwide that are principally engaged in the alternative energy industry.
Type: Mutual Fund
Inception Date: 3/27/2008
The Pax World Global Green Fund (PGRNX) invests in environmental markets – companies whose businesses and technologies focus on mitigating the environmental impacts of commerce, including such areas as alternative energy and energy efficiency; pollution prevention and control; and waste technology and resource management.
Type: Mutual Fund
Inception Date: 9/3/1982
The New Alternatives Fund (NALFX) is a socially responsible mutual fund emphasizing alternative energy and the environment. They seek investments in listed companies that have a positive impact on the environment.
Type: Exchange Traded Note
Underlying Index: MLCX Biofuels Index (MLCXBXTR)
Inception Date: 2/5/2008
The ELEMENTS MLCX Biofuels Index ETN (FUE) is intended to provide investors with exposure to the biofuels sector of the global commodity market. The performance of the MCLX Biofuels ELEMENTS is linked to the MLCX Biofuels Index (Exhange Series) – Total Return (MLCX Biofuels Total [...]
Type: Mutual Fund
Inception Date: 3/31/2006
Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund (GAAEX) invests in 40 to 60 stocks of global companies that derive more than 50% of their revenue from alternative energy or alternative energy technology.
Type: Mutual Fund
Inception Date: 9/13/1995
The Green Century Equity Fund (GCEQX) objective is to achieve long-term total return which matches the performance of the Domini 400 Social(SM) Index, an index comprised of the stocks of 400 companies selected using environmental and social criteria.