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  • Two China ETFs Focus on Solar by Don Dion
    China, the world's largest producer of carbon emissions, could also become a global giant in the fight for green energy through solar power. Economies of scale have helped to reduce the costs of solar energy production, and China's massive workforce may soon be…READ MORETo access my... More »
    December 15, 2009 • TAN, KWT, YGE
  • ETFDesk Daily 11/5/2009 by ETFdesk.com
    Sign up for Daily email and feed at www.etfdesk.com ISM Services Index in U.S. Unexpectedly DecreasedSahara Sun 'to help power Europe'WSJ: Fears of a New Bubble as Cash Pours InPoll: Stimulus Impact On China’s Growth Is FadingJim Rogers v. Nouriel RoubiniWorld Need for Oil Expected to... More »
    November 5, 2009 • ROB, IYC, TAN
  • Solar ETF Update: TAN vs. KWT by Etf Planet
    Over a year ago we took a look at the two most popular solar ETFs, Claymore’s Global Solar Energy Index (TAN) and Van Eck’s Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (KWT). At first glance these two funds look to be quite similar, and in many aspects they are. However, a closer look reveals... More »
    October 6, 2009 • TAN, KWT, WFR
  • Is the Sun Shining for Solar ETFs? by Buy and Hold Plus
    There are a number of reasons to consider investing in alternative energy. First, while oil prices are down from the $150 a barrel we saw last year, they are still high in historic terms. That makes alternative energy a more attractive proposition. Second, greenhouse gas emissions from fossil... More »
    September 19, 2009 • TAN, KWT
  • Investing with Green ETFs by The Green Investor
    I was surprised to notice that the last articles about alternative energy ETFs date from 2007. There have been good articles on selected funds more recently, but when it comes to an overview of available choices nothing has been published since the excellent Seeking Alpha articles “The... More »
    September 14, 2009 • GEX, ICLN, PBD
  • ETFs: Coal vs. Natural Gas by Don Dion
    The debate is heating up in Congress over the final shape of legislation aimed at reducing global warming. The outcome will have important repercussions for the coal and natural gas industries, and energy-focused ETF investors need to pay close attention to what's going on. Investors... More »
    September 10, 2009 • KOL, FCG, UNG
  • Top Solar Investing Hedge Fund List Revealed by Todd Walker
    Last week HedgeTracker.com released its list of Top Solar-Focused hedge funds by percentage of assets. This week we look at the top hedge funds based on their total investment in the solar sector. The only hedge fund to make both of HedgeTracker’s lists is Partner Fund Management.The top... More »
    August 13, 2009 • ASTI, CSIQ, ENER
  • Get Ready for Affordable Thin-Film Solar Technology by Marc Courtenay
    The last year has been a tough one for the solar energy sector. Anyone who owns companies like First Solar (Nasdaq:FSLR) SunPower Corporation (Nasdaq:SPWRA) and Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE:STP) has surely "felt the heat" if you'll excuse the pun.   Even those who chose the more... More »
    August 6, 2009 • FSLR, SPWRA, STP
  • Complete Guide to CleanTech ETFs by ETF Grind
    If there is one sure long-term sectoral bet, it should be cleantech. Governments around the world are determined to wean the world off of carbon based fuels, some of which will run out soon anyway. Many nations and most US states now require utilities to purchase a certain percentage of their... More »
    May 21, 2009 • QCLN, PZD, PBW
  • Charged Up About Alt Energy by Dr. Stephen Leeb
    Much of the hopes for a fast global economic recovery rest on China’s shoulders. The country is certainly doing its part, with its low interest rates and stimulus package that trumps our in size (relatively to GDP). It’s a similar story in the alternative energy arena, where... More »
    May 18, 2009 • KWT

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