Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF is an exchange-traded fund incorporated in the USA. The Fund's objective is to replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors Global Solar Energy Index.

Performance

TODAY	1 DAY	5 DAY	10 DAY	1 MO	3 MO	6 MO	1 YR	2 YR	5 YR
-5.3%	-5.2%	2.6%	12.6%	24.6%	10.4%	80.4%	35.6%	-67.1%	-91.7%

Technical

ALPHA	BETA	R2	STD DEV
-0.0359	2.175	0.599	0.154

• Solar ETF Rallies Over 50% in a Month

  05-17-2013 03:38 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds are burning up as industry growth outshines expectations that a string of negative factors would weigh on solar stocks. The Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) surged 55.5% between the April 5 low and Wednesday high. Meanwhile the Market Vectors So...

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• ETF Performance Report: April

  04-30-2013 03:16 PM by Tom Lydon

  After hitting historic highs, followed by a prompt pullback in the middle of April, the equity markets and stock exchange change traded funds are making another run at the record peak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.8% over the past month. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Compo...

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• Why Solar ETFs are Rallying

  02-13-2013 10:45 AM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds are expected to perform better this year as policymakers have found some resolution for the  U.S. fiscal cliff and industry consolidation and investment takes place. The industry is evolving and is slowly finding ways to reduce costs while increasing e...

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• ETF Performance Report: January

  01-31-2013 04:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Global stocks and exchange traded funds have surged out of the gate in 2013 following the last-minute compromise on the U.S. fiscal cliff. Positive economic data and higher earnings helped maintain the momentum, but the markets slowed a bit at the end of the month on poor fourth ...

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• Alternative Energy ETFs Win in Fiscal Cliff Deal

  01-04-2013 07:56 AM by Tom Lydon

  The alternative energy sector escaped the chopping block in the U.S. fiscal cliff bill. With billions of subsidies slated to aid the sector, clean energy related exchange traded funds are positioned to capture the growth. The new budget deal includes a one-year extension on ta...

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• China's Investment Heats Up Solar ETFs

  12-13-2012 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  China's announcement to spend $2.1 billion on solar energy upgrades has bolstered the Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) along with the Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (NYSEArca: KWT). The rally occurred just one week after a previous uptick within the sector after the China De...

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• ETF Spotlight: Solar Energy

  12-07-2012 11:40 AM by Tom Lydon

  Investors have sought out Chinese markets to capitalize on this global engine of growth, and now solar companies are expanding into China's photovoltaic market. In the meantime, exchange traded fund investors can play the expansion through solar-related funds. First Solar (Nas...

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• Presidential Election: ETFs for an Obama or Romney Victory

  11-01-2012 02:48 PM by Tom Lydon

  Next week, America will go to the polls to decide who will sit in the White House the next four years. Some traders have been making bets on the outcome of the presidential election with sector ETFs, liquid funds that give investors exposure to entire industries with one trade. ...

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• Solar ETFs Retake 50-Day Moving Averages

  08-21-2012 03:11 PM by Tom Lydon

  The solar industry has been hit hard as the price of solar cells plummeted, but solar exchange traded funds have found a bright spot after leading solar firms reported strong quarterly earnings. Now, the Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) is trading 3.0% above its 50-day exp...

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• First Solar Earnings Lift ETFs

  08-02-2012 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds finally found a moment's respite Thursday after a top holding reported better-than-expected earnings. Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) gained 1.7% and Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (NYSEArca: KWT) increased 2.8% during Thursday's trading. Neve...

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• Solar ETFs Fade to New Lows

  07-30-2012 03:41 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar cell producers and related exchange traded funds that track the sub-sector have been one of this year's worst performers as the lower energy prices and heavy Chinese subsidies weigh on the global solar industry. Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) and Market Vectors Sol...

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• Solar ETF Readies 1-for-15 Reverse Split After Long Decline

  06-29-2012 11:40 AM by John Spence

  A solar energy ETF that has shed about three-quarters of its value the past year is preparing a 1-for-15 reverse share split. Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (NYSEArca: KWT) will undergo a reverse split on July 2., according to manager Van Eck Global. The price of a share w...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Solar Energy

  05-03-2012 01:20 PM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Last September we covered Solar Energy related ETFs which were literally getting trounced at the time, and the situation has not improved nearly eight months later. Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) and Market Vectors Solar Energy (NYSEArca: KWT) are currently trading near ...

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• ETF Focus: Solar Energy

  03-26-2012 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  It has been a rough few weeks for solar energy ETFs such as Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) and Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (NYSEArca: KWT). The sector ETFs have sold off sharply after a fast start this year. [Solar ETFs Recharging with Over 50% Rally in 2012] Yet ...

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• Solar ETFs Recharging with Over 50% Rally in 2012

  02-09-2012 02:42 PM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds tracking solar energy stocks such as First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR) rallied 10% on Thursday with volume and performance picking up in the ETFs following a disastrous 2011. Shares of Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) and Market Vectors Solar Energy (NYSEA...

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• Solar Energy ETFs Jump Over 12%

  01-11-2012 04:12 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds are shining brightly Wednesday on improved demand and inventory levels. After ending 2011 as one of the worst performing sectors, solar stocks and ETFs may now be undervalued, Deutsche Bank says. Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) gained 12.7% at ...

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• Alternative Energy ETFs Trounced in 2011

  12-19-2011 01:08 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds that invest in alternative energy sectors such as solar and natural gas were among the worst ETF performers in 2011. Agriculture funds also had a tough year as economic uncertainty, decreased demand, falling production costs and a strong U.S. dollar were amo...

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• Solar ETFs Thumped by First Solar Guidance

  12-14-2011 04:20 PM by Tom Lydon

  First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR), a major component in exchange traded funds tracking the solar energy industry, reduced its yearly sales and profit projection and cut its 2012 guidance after a drop in solar panel prices and diminished government subsidies. Guggenheim Solar (NYSEA...

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• Solar ETFs are Worst Performers in 2011

  11-23-2011 02:13 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar energy exchange traded funds are the worst stock ETF performers this year, suffering declines of more than 60% on weak prices as more firms go out of business. Struggling economies are putting solar energy investment on hold while many utility companies are putting off ...

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• Solar ETFs Wilt on First Solar CEO Departure

  10-25-2011 04:22 PM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds tracking solar energy stocks fell over 7% on Tuesday after First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR) surprised the market with an announcement that its chief executive is leaving. Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) and Vectors Solar Energy (NYSEArca: KWT) have 12.3%...

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• Solar ETFs Pummeled in Third Quarter

  09-30-2011 03:54 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds were among the worst performers in the third quarter as a string of cash-strapped solar manufacturers filed for bankruptcy. Last Friday, Stirling Energy filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, The Wall Street Journal reports. Stirling joins others lik...

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• ETF Chart of the Day: Solar Energy

  09-19-2011 11:11 AM by Paul Weisbruch, Street One Financial

  Despite a promising start to 2011, an equity sub-sector that has absolutely languished this year is solar energy, which falls in the broader category of alternative energy. Even with the broad equity markets rallying last week, solar based ETFs, Guggenheim Solar Energy (NYSEAr...

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• Solar ETFs Clouded by Another Bankruptcy

  09-07-2011 06:01 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds have been on the decline as greater competition among industry participants sends prices lower and small manufacturers out of business. Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSEArca: TAN) is down 33.7% year to date, while Market Vectors Solar Energy (NYSEArca: KWT...

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• Solar ETFs Down Over 20% Amid Industry Shakeout

  08-31-2011 07:42 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds that track the solar industry are down more than 20% this year and the industry's weakness is resulting in bankruptcies and consolidation. Solar-cell prices have tumbled 42% in 2011 and have forced some firms to team up with competitors, report Ehren Goos...

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• Will SunPower, Ford Deal Lift Solar ETFs?

  08-15-2011 09:17 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds that invest in the solar energy sector could get some mileage out of a new deal in which electric car makers are teaming up with solar manufacturers to appeal to their common client base. SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq GM: SPWRA) is taking a shot at driving solar...

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• First Solar Boosts Sector ETFs on Loan Guarantees

  06-30-2011 10:49 AM by Tom Lydon

  First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR) shares were enjoying an 8% rally Thursday after the U.S. Energy Department announced offers of conditional commitments for loan guaranties of $4.5 billion. "These projects will bring immediate jobs to California in addition to hundreds more across ...

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• Will Google Plan Put Solar ETFs Back on Track?

  06-25-2011 01:48 PM by Tom Lydon

  The recent market pullback has been cruel to clean energy and solar exchange traded funds. Solar ETFs have seen losses totaling around 20% over the past three months. Now technology giant Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG) is taking part in an alternative energy investment plan designed ...

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• Green ETFs: Governments Focus on Renewables

  06-20-2011 12:44 PM by Tom Lydon

  Alternative energy exchange traded funds are getting a closer look from investors as governments around the world focus more efforts on clean and renewable sources of power. Within the group, solar ETFs have been volatile this year but are in negative territory for 2011. Br...

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• SunPower Clouds Solar ETFs

  06-15-2011 11:28 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds that invest in the solar sector fell Wednesday along with SunPower Corp. (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) after French energy company Total SA completed a deal for 60% of the company. Market Vectors Solar Energy (NYSEArca: KWT), iShares S&P Global Clean Energy (Nasd...

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• GT Solar Heats Up Clean Energy ETFs

  06-14-2011 10:22 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds tracking solar and clean energy stocks rallied more than 3% Tuesday after GT Solar International (NasdaqGS: SOLR) boosted its fiscal first-quarter outlook and raised its backlog expectations for the full year. GT Solar shares were up more than 4%. The sto...

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• LDK, Trina Rain on Solar Energy ETFs

  06-08-2011 12:33 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar energy exchange traded funds were sharply lower Wednesday as a disappointing forecast from LDK Solar (NYSE: LDK) and pricing worries clouded the volatile sector. Weakness in prices for solar products will eat into profit margins for SunPower Corp (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) and LD...

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• Solar Energy ETFs Move on LDK Results

  06-08-2011 07:21 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds that invest in solar energy could see action Wednesday following quarterly results from LDK Solar (NYSE: LDK). The stock weakened after the Chinese company, which produces solar panels, offered a second-quarter sales forecast that fell short of analyst estim...

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• First Solar and ETF Reactions to German Energy Move

  06-01-2011 04:30 PM by Tom Lydon

  First Solar (NYSE: FSLR) was a top performing stock on initial news of the German government's decision to shy away from nuclear energy and focus efforts on alternative energy dominated markets. Alternative energy exchange traded funds (ETFs), including solar, could benefit if th...

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• GT Solar Lifts Clean Energy ETFs

  05-24-2011 09:33 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds that invest in solar energy stocks benefitted from a more than 10% rally in GT Solar (NasdaqGS: SOLR) shares Tuesday after the company reported solid quarterly results. GT Solar's fiscal fourth-quarter profit beat Wall Street estimates. However, solar ETF...

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• JA Solar Earnings Beat Lifts Green Energy ETFs

  05-10-2011 10:48 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds that invest in clean energy rose Tuesday, helped by a rally in JA Solar (NasdaqGS: JASO) following upbeat quarterly results. JA Solar shares rose more than 5% on Tuesday. The firm was out with first-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates. T...

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• First Solar Results Cloud Energy ETFs

  05-04-2011 08:28 AM by John Spence

  A 7% decline in First Solar (NasdaqGS: FSLR) shares will rain on exchange traded funds (ETFs) that invest in solar energy on Wednesday after the top holding reported earnings and released a disappointing outlook. First Solar is the largest holding in Guggenheim Solar ETF (NYSE...

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• Volatile Solar Energy ETFs Rise and Shine on Deal Optimism

  04-29-2011 07:44 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds that invest in global solar energy stocks were among the top percentage gainers Friday as the volatile ETFs rose on optimism surrounding the deal for SunPower. French energy giant Total (TOTF.PA) said it will purchase up to 60% of SunPower (NasdaqGS: SPWR...

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• Solar Energy ETFs Rally on SunPower Deal

  04-29-2011 06:28 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) that provide exposure to the global solar energy sector rallied at Friday's open after French energy giant Total (TOTF.PA) said it will purchase up to 60% of SunPower (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) for about $1.4 billion. The offer at a big premium "is a valida...

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• Solar ETFs Shine on Total's SunPower Deal

  04-29-2011 03:46 AM by John Spence

  Exchange traded funds that invest in solar energy were set to get a boost Friday after French energy company Total (TOTF.PA) said it will purchase up to 60% of SunPower (NasdaqGS: SPWRA) for about $1.4 billion. SunPower shares surged 40% on the news. The stock is a top hold...

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• Will Solar ETFs Emerge from the Shadows?

  04-08-2011 05:37 AM by Tom Lydon

  Solar panel installations are ready to rival the price points on electrical generation with coal fueled plants, and have a leg up on nuclear energy. Are solar energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) able to emerge from the long shadows? Cost reduction is the main driver in the ene...

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• Uranium ETF Lower After Bounce

  03-28-2011 09:30 AM by John Spence

  The nearly $250 million Global X Uranium ETF (NYSEArca: URA) was back under pressure to start the week as Japan's unfolding disaster raised more questions around the globe about the future of nuclear energy. Low-level radiation was discovered in Massachusetts rainwater linked ...

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• Looking at Alternative Energy with ETFs

  03-15-2011 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Renewed fear and scrutiny over the nuclear power sector have investors looking to alternative-energy sector exchange traded funds (ETFs). As nuclear-power stocks experience a sell-off, the alternative-energy sector saw increased inflows, which experts believe will continue in ...

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• Solar ETFs Are Seeing Sunny Days

  02-17-2011 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  President Obama's budget proposal includes a 12% bump for the Energy Department and it could translate into even more of a kick for solar energy exchange traded funds (ETFs). Murray Coleman for Barron's reports that the plan would include $457 million for solar energy research...

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• Clean Energy ETFs Could Get Hit By Cuts

  02-11-2011 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The House Appropriations Committee wants to cut clean energy funding by $900 million in fiscal 2011. That means some hurting could be in store for clean energy exchange traded funds (ETFs). Originally, President Obama's fiscal 2011 budget line item for "energy efficiency and r...

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• Solar ETFs Flying High on Analysts' Boost

  02-02-2011 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) led the charts today thanks to a buy recommendation for one of the sector's largest players. Goldman Sachs just added First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) to its buy list, citing the company's efforts at cuttings costs and reducing its exposure to debt...

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• Solar ETFs Get a Boost From Goldman

  01-24-2011 12:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up as much as 3% today after a major holding got a nod of approval from Goldman Sachs. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) was added to Goldman's conviction buy list. The bank also estimated that the company would earn $9.40 this year, but that th...

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• Solar ETFs: Time to Shine

  01-07-2011 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) have been whacked in the last year - both Market Vectors Solar Energy (NYSEArca: KWT) and Guggenheim Global Solar Index (NYSEArca: TAN) have lost more than 30% in that time. Some say the solar energy industry will have a chance to come into i...

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• Solar ETFs Lag As U.S. Becomes Net Exporter

  12-18-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  President Obama has pledged to increase U.S. exports to boost the economy. Solar energy is apparently pulling its weight in that regard, yet solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) are putting up painful numbers. The domestic solar power industry is helping the Obama administration...

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• Investing In Socially-Responsible Themed ETFs

  12-11-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Corporations are all about making that buck. But, can companies found in socially responsible exchange traded funds (ETFs) adhere to their ethics and values and still maintain their profit goals? Socially responsible investing is a term that has come to mean many things. It ca...

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• Solar ETFs May Shine As Law Fails to Pass

  11-08-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  California's Proposition 23, which would have suspended the state's greenhouse gas law, was roundly defeated. Margot Roosevelt for The Los Angeles Times reports that this was the largest public referendum in history on climate and clean energy policy. Wealthy Californian phil...

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• Are China's Policies Hurting Green ETFs?

  10-25-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The Obama administration has launched an investigation into whether China's support for its clean-energy sector violates international trade rules, having a negative impact on green energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) - particularly those with high U.S. exposure. The United St...

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• Why Solar ETFs Are Getting Warmer

  10-18-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  About five months ago, a major push was given to the solar industry by the Asian Development Bank. Can this initiative put some force behind solar exchange traded funds (ETFs)? Under the plan, the bank will implement a variety of solar power projects that will push capacity to...

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• 7 Top ETFs in the Third Quarter

  10-04-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) were stuck in a lull at the beginning of the quarter. The markets soon struck a more positive note to wrap up the third quarter in a strong way. Let's take a look at what ETFs investors were focusing on in the third quarter. Sugar. Speculation on r...

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• Green ETFs: The Way to Invest in Clean Energy

  09-15-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are a diversified play on clean energy companies, and in this stage of development, the sector still has its ups and downs. Once the supply and demand factors play out, will these funds get the activity they deserve? Alternative energy is an exciti...

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• The Powerful Force Behind Solar ETFs

  08-20-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  While the United States hems and haws on crafting a firm energy policy, China is already there and it's giving a boost to solar exchange traded funds (ETFs). The sun and its energy are on many investor's minds, and China may be the driving force behind these funds. China's Nat...

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• The Solar ETFs Keep On Shining

  08-16-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The concept of solar energy sounds like a free and easy answer, but one of the major roadblocks is the high cost of converting the energy. Can related exchange traded funds (ETFs) assist in the proliferation of this alternative energy? Materials handling and manufacturing, pro...

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• The Bright Future of Solar ETFs

  07-14-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Despite the drop-off in oil prices, governments and research facilities are clamoring to make solar energy a viable source of power. The progress is promising, and if solar manufacturing and applications continue to develop, you can bet that related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) w...

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• Alternative Energy ETFs: The Key to Recovery?

  07-06-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  When 48 states have a combined budget shortfall of $200 billion, you know there is something terribly wrong with their economics. But, according to one reporter, if the United States could focus on building out its alternative energy infrastructure, it could organically address i...

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• The Fate of Green ETFs as Legislation Moves Through Congress

  06-22-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Congress has yet to pass a comprehensive new energy bill, but Senate Democrats are meeting behind closed doors to itemize a list of proposals that could breathe new life into alternative-energy exchange traded funds (ETFs). Still, the road to an all-encompassing energy bill will ...

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• 9 ETFs for Bargain Hunters

  06-04-2010 06:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The past month was ugly for exchange traded funds (ETFs) as stocks took a beating amid concerns over the European Union's debt and the broader global economic recovery. Is a bottom in sight? No one can say for sure, but there are many beaten-down sectors that look very appealing....

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• Solar ETFs: Is Now the Time?

  06-02-2010 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  So it goes: oil and gas prices have fallen off, which means that interest in alternative energy has declined in kind. Solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) are down significantly for the year, but will it always be so? Last week, SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWRA) gained 22% on decent firs...

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• It's Earth Day: Your Guide to Green ETFs

  04-22-2010 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Happy Earth Day! Of course, every day should be Earth Day. Around the world, people are working to fix climate change and reverse the damage that's been done to our planet over the years. You can give yourself the opportunity to profit from this movement by using these exchange t...

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• Solar and Wind ETFs: Looking at the Big Picture

  03-23-2010 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Whether you believe that global warming is a reality or not, the fact is that there are growing industries dedicated to finding sources of cleaner energy and you can access them by using green energy exchange traded funds (ETFs). Two of the major alternative energy sectors are...

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• Congress May Step In to Aid Wind Industry; These ETFs Could Benefit

  03-11-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It's not just hot air. Wind energy representatives are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation on an initiative that would help provide stable growth in the wind-energy industry and provide a strong tailwind for related exchange traded funds (ETFs). Wind power industry execut...

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• Solar Energy ETFs May Start To Pick Up After A Rocky Start

  03-08-2010 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The lights went out on solar-energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) in February, which dropped by double digits for the month. The good news? Incentive programs and government financing are revitalizing the ailing sector. Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy (NYSEArca: TAN) and Marke...

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• Solar ETFs Soar As Energy Embraced by U.S.

  01-07-2010 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  While solar energy might be employed more in other countries (think Germany and China), many states on our own turf have been pushing  to use the energy source more. Even if you don't install your own panels, you can play the growth with solar exchange traded funds (ETFs). Ava...

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• Solar ETFs Primed to Heat Up in 2010

  12-15-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  It's been a tough year for solar energy sector and related exchange traded funds (ETFs), and many analysts don't look favorably upon the sector for the short-term. But some are stepping out in support of the sector's growth in 2010 and beyond. Wall Street analysts have been ex...

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• Solar ETFs: Lighting Up the Green Energy Sector

  11-16-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The solar energy sector might not be at full strength just yet, but its prospects are looking much better than they were last year. Now may be the time to consider the sector's exchange traded funds (ETFs) as an opportunity. Last year, financing seized up and demand went off ...

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• ETFs to Play Obama's New Policies

  11-13-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Each administration brings its own set of policies to the White House. Investing in exchange traded funds (ETFs) may be a prudent way to experience a potential windfall from the country's new direction without the high volatility inherent in individual stocks. ETFs are a good ...

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• A Brighter Light Shines Upon Solar ETFs

  09-11-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  A bright spot is appearing in the alternative energy industry and solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) could be the ones benefiting from all the light. Why? Solar energy is becoming cheaper and more efficient to make through advances in solar panel technology. The industry i...

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• Why Solar ETFs Could Soon Shine Brighter

  09-03-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The price of solar panels is coming down so much that they're becoming affordable to some consumers. This could ultimately benefit solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) as more people take their homes into the era of green. The cost to install solar panels as a source of energy ...

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• Why China Could Be the Guiding Light for Solar ETFs

  07-29-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  China's heavy investment in solar energy projects could not only make the country a world leader when it comes to solar power, but it could also deliver some sunshine to exchange traded funds (ETFs) that track the sector. When it comes to alternative energy, China has strateg...

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• Solar ETFs: Why They're Moving Higher Today

  06-19-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The utilization of renewable power and energy sources are going to expand nationwide, especially as President Barack Obama works to boost the amount of solar power that we use in as little as three years. Both U.S and global solar stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) stand to...

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• Why Solar Energy, ETFs, Are Glowing

  06-11-2009 03:32 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar energy stocks and related exchange traded funds (ETFs) are basking in the glow of an alternative energy rally, as crude prices have crept upward. Solar power may be looking at the sunny side of things as crude oil has gone past $71 per barrel, giving more cause to the c...

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• Why Solar ETFs Are On a Path to Growth

  06-05-2009 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  The United States has been known as a bit of a laggard when it comes to green technologies, which makes it a good thing that the solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) have global exposure. It also means that there's room for growth here, too. While the United States is increasing...

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• Why Solar, ETFs Are Gaining More Power

  05-09-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar panels are one of the easiest modern conveniences for hose who prefer green energy, particularly solar power. A plan to have utilities purchase power from homeowners could jump-start the industry and related exchange traded funds (ETFs).Installing small solar panels in you...

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• Why Solar ETFs Are Shining Today

  03-26-2009 11:06 AM by Tom Lydon

  Solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) are up about 18% today, and some solar stocks are up close to 50%. What's driving the sharp move upward? Among the possible reasons: China's efforts to step up its support for solar power is apparently driving the move, says Jay Yarow fo...

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• What's Driving Growth in Solar Industry and ETFs?

  03-25-2009 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Provisions in last year's bailout bill and this year's stimulus gave the solar industry and its exchange traded funds (ETFs) an enormous boost. In 2008, solar energy capacity grew an astonishing 17%. Of the four types of solar power, the growth leader of the pack was photovolta...

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• 4 ETFs to Access Alternative Energy

  03-16-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Alternative energy stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) have taken a beating with the recent market turmoil, and falling crude prices aren't helping. Most alternative energy-focused ETFs are down 50% or more, as the switch to alternative energy has taken a backseat thanks t...

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• What Does Alternative Energy ETF Need for Success?

  02-28-2009 01:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Our leaders are spouting the slogan "alternative energy is the future," but what's it going to take for alternative energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) to really power up (cleanly, that is)? A top priority for President Barack Obama is the reduction of dependence on foreign oi...

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• How Utilities May Boost Solar Energy ETFs

  02-26-2009 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  In a time where green startups are having difficulty raising money, utilities companies are turning to solar-powered alternatives and may bail out the sector and its exchange traded funds (ETFs). On Tuesday, Pacific Gas & Electric recently announced that it will spend $1.5 ...

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• How Bright Is the Future for Solar ETFs?

  12-30-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  During a time of global meltdown, very few people would keep an eye out on solar stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs), but a market lingering around its lows may just be the incentive to keep solar energy for the long haul. Solar technologies can be deployed either through ...

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• Obama's Plan Has Many ETF Implications

  11-24-2008 11:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  President-elect Barack Obama plans for a grand entrance into the Oval Office with an economic recovery effort that will touch upon many different sectors and exchange traded funds (ETFs). Obama has directed his economic team to create a two-year stimulus plan that he hopes to ...

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• Jury Still Out on Obama's Effect on Solar ETFs

  11-10-2008 01:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  It's eagerly anticipated that solar exchange traded funds (ETFs) and the industry at large will get a boost from Obama's election last week as president. However, some are cautioning that while there might be euphoria over the prospects for alternative energy, it could be shor...

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• Solar ETFs Pushed Along By Changing Energy Landscape

  09-26-2008 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The solar power industry is booming right now, and perhaps it will soon translate into success for related exchange traded funds (ETFs.) A surge in energy prices, combined with generous incentives and tax credits, has given rise to hundreds of small businesses. Most of these a...

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• Solar ETFs Drop Sharply After Reports of Panel Glut

  09-09-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar stocks and exchange traded funds (ETFs) plummeted after oil prices fell lower and investors worried about an oversupply of solar panels. One analyst at Lehman says the sell-off could be because of a misinterpretation of statements made by a solar executive, reports Dirk ...

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• August Had Alternative Energy ETFs Seeing Green

  09-04-2008 10:00 AM by Tom Lydon

  Anyone on the fence about green and alternative energy exchange traded funds (ETFs) might find themselves converted by gains in August. Advances within the alternative energy sector symbolized major reversals from previous setbacks that were suffered before, reports Richard Wi...

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• Solar Industry, ETF Prospects Shine As More Adopt Alternative Technology

  08-25-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  Solar company LDK (LDK) predicts it will put up numbers this year that could shine a light on exchange traded funds (ETFs). The company offered an upbeat 2009 revenue outlook, because its expansion of wafer production is ahead of schedule, according to the Associated Press. An...

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• Like the Beatles, Solar ETFs Will Follow the Sun

  08-14-2008 03:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  The surge in alternative energy interest has shed some light on two solar stocks, both of which are assets in solar exchange traded funds (ETFs). LDK Solar (LDK) gave quarterly results that were so hot, they burned analysts' low expectations. A sequential leap of 50% in wafer ...

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• Alternative Energy and ETFs: The Next Bubble?

  08-11-2008 02:00 PM by Tom Lydon

  In the last decade, the spotlight has gone from tech, to real estate and then to oil, so will alternative energy the next hot spot for exchange traded fund (ETF) investors to flock to? Chris Farrell, the economics correspondent for Marketplace, says that it's indeed going to b...

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Number of Holdings: 33

%	Ticker	Name	Sector	Market Cap	Country
13.7%	FSLRUS	First Solar Inc	Technology	4030730000	United States
6.8%	WFRUS	MEMC Electronic Mate...	Technology	1253780000	United States
6.8%	SPWRUS	SunPower Corp	Technology	1773530000	United States
5.3%	HK	GCL-Poly Energy Hold...	Energy	24765390000	China
4.7%	AEISUS	Advanced Energy Indu...	Technology	694970000	United States
4.7%	PWERUS	Power-One Inc	Technology	775370000	United States
4.7%	MBTNSW	Meyer Burger Technol...	Industrials	471760000	Switzerland
4.4%	WCHGR	Wacker Chemie AG	Materials	2859010000	Germany
4.4%	TT	Sino-American Silico...	Technology	21107860000	China
4.2%	GTATUS	GT Advanced Technolo...	Technology	458260000	United States

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