"Our hope is that the new administration decides to fund 'the future'," says Sean Broderick. In Money and Markets he looks to some favored exchange traded funds offering long-term investors exposure to alternative energy, wind power, electric cars and the rebuilding of our nation's infrastructure.
"We need an efficient power grid that can carry renewable energy -- solar from the Mojave Desert and wind from the Great Plains -- to the population centers of the U.S. Too bad
This post is part of a series in which TheStockAdvisors.com asked financial experts to name their top stock pick if McCain or if Obama wins the election.
Based on their campaign promises and party platforms
During recent market turmoil and a meltdown in commodities , the Global Carbon ETN (GRN) has held up better than oil (USO) and natural gas (UNG), but fared slightly worse than the overall market as illustrated in the accompanying three-month chart. Key factors in the demand for carbon credits include overall power demand and the relationship between natural gas and coal prices since burning gas results in the release of less than half of the greenhouse emissions versus coal. Currently, the simplest way for power utilities
The quest for performance sometimes drives a rapid shift from one market sector to another. This can come from major hedge fund reallocations, but also due to marginal changes from large mutual funds. Our TCA-ETF model shows us the direction of these moves by capturing recent trends. It also includes some sectors that we expect to return to favor on a cyclical basis.
Even for those not interested in trading based upon a sector program, looking at the changes in ratings paints a picture of overall market interest and activity. Based upon a reader's suggestion we recently added a "prior we
The accompanying table presents the MikeHav Global Carbon Trading Stock Index along with tracking of related commodities and benchmark funds -- including coal prices, iPath Global Carbon ETN (GRN), US Natural Gas Fund (UNG), US Oil Fund (USO), and Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX). Key factors in the demand for carbon credits include overall power demand and the relationship between natural gas and coal prices since burning gas results in the release of less than half of the greenhouse gas emissions versus coal. Currently, the simplest way for power
For new investors looking to green their portfolios with clean energy, the first thought is usually mutual funds. The following three are available in North America:
'Despite their differences, both John McCain and Barack Obama can agree on one thing: America needs more alternative energy, and fast," observe Ron Rowland and Brandon Clay.
Currently, the 30-stock Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF ( GEX ) has the most exposure to wind energy among the alternative energy ETFs. Its top holding, Vestas Wind Systems, makes up 12% of the portfolio.
Pick-of-the-Week Alternative Energy In Play This Election Season: GEX Brandon Clay
In 1992, Bill Clinton’s presidential campaign posted the now-famous slogan. “(It’s) the economy, stupid!” This phrase captured the unhappy sentiment of a nation under the first George Bush, propelling the Governor of Arkansas to the White House in November.
These days, perusing the selection of exchange-traded funds that cover
the same industry seems like shopping for olive oil at Whole Foods:
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choices can be overwhelming: Should you bet on the iShares oil and gas
ETF or go with the PowerShares version? There's also an SPDR fund to
consider.
As of May 1, there were 107 industry-specific ETFs providingexposure to more than 30 different industries, according to a MorganStanley report released this week. By design, industry-specific ETFsallow investors to own a basket of s
The investment seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the Ardour Global Index (Extra Liquid) Index. The fund normally invests at least 80% of total assets in stocks in proportion to their weightings in the index. It will invest at least 30% of assets in securities of non-US companies located in at least three different countries. The index includes companies primarily engaged in the generation of power through environmentally friendly, non-traditional sources. The fund is nondiversified.
4/10 - ""The Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX) offers broad exposure to alternative energy. The fund's top holdings include solar plays such as First Solar, SolarWorld and Suntech.
"First Solar is the leader in the so-called thin-film solar market -- thin film solar cells use cadmium telluride, a lower-cost raw material than the polysilicon used by most solar firms.
"Polysilicon supplies are extremely tight right now due to strong demand, and this has sent prices soaring over the past two years. This gives FSLR a key cost advantage over the competition."
"GEX also includ...
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"Our hope is that the new administration decides to fund 'the future'," says Sean Broderick. In Money and Markets he looks to some favored exchange traded funds offering long-term investors exposure to alternative energy, wind power, electric cars and the rebuilding of our nation's infrastructure.
During recent market turmoil and a meltdown in commodities , the Global Carbon ETN (GRN) has held up better than oil (USO) and natural gas (UNG), but fared slightly worse than the overall market as illustrated in the accompanying three-month chart. Key factors in the demand for carbon credits include overall power demand and the relationship between natural gas and coal prices since burning gas results in the release of less than half of the greenhouse emissions versus coal. Currently, the simplest way for power utilities 
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'Despite their differences, both John McCain and Barack Obama can agree on one thing: America needs more alternative energy, and fast," observe 
