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from:The cost of heating fuel and gasoline has seen a dramatic increase recently. There are also many concerns that our dependence on foreign oil will continue to drive the process higher and leave us at the mercy of countries with anti-American sentiments. Along those same lines there is increasing concern over how long our supply of fossil fuels will last and how our society would be able to survive if and when the fossils fuels fail. There are also increasing concerns over the effect using fossil fuels is having on the environment. With all of these problems facing our world it seems as though alternative energy is the answer to our energy crisis. With this in mind, there has never been a better time to invest in alternative energy mutual funds.
For investors who are looking to add green technologies to their portfolios as well as those new to trading who simply wish to get a good mutual fund or invest in the future, alternative energy mutual funds are a safe way to go. There are currently three alternative energy mutual funds available in North America. Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund seeks long term gain by investing in companies that provide contributions to a clean and sustainable environment. They typically invest 25% of funds in to alternative energy sources and companies. They invest in companies in the United States as well as foreign companies and are considered to be a socially responsible fund. Calvert Global Alternative Energy Fund focuses on long term growth featuring a shift towards alternative energy. Finally Calvert Global Alternative Funds is a very promising mutual fund, but also potentially high risk and unstable. All three of these alternative energy mutual funds are considered to have high expense ratios which tend to have a negative effect on long term performance of the funds.
To avoid high expense ratios one may consider an exchange traded fund (EFTs) for investing in alternative energy mutual funds. There are currently four EFTs available that focus on clean energy for investing in alternative energy mutual funds. These are Powershare Wilderhill Clean Energy Portfolio, Powershares Global Clean Energy, Van Eck Global Alternative Energy Funds, and First Trust NASDAQ US Liquid. There are also three sub-sector EFTs that focus specifically on wind and solar power. These are Claymore/Mac Global Solar Index EFT, Market Vectors/Van Eck Global Solar Energy EFT and First Trust Global Wind Energy Index. Global EFTs tend to be more diversified and are therefore more sought after. It is always very important to do your research before investing in an alternative energy mutual fund, or any mutual fund for that matter.
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Senate panel limits Pentagon investment in alternative energy sources - Washington Post
Senate panel limits Pentagon investment in alternative energy sources Washington Post ... this week to prohibit the military from spending money on alternative fuels if the cost exceeds traditional fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas and oil. The move underscores congressional concern about the greater expense of clean energy sources ... |
Beyond oil, can Alaska be tapped as a source for renewable energy? - MiamiHerald.com
Beyond oil, can Alaska be tapped as a source for renewable energy? MiamiHerald.com By SEAN COCKERHAM WASHINGTON -- Alaska has massive hydro, wind, geothermal and other renewable resources, but the state's rural villages are chained to diesel and suffer oppressive energy costs they say threaten their existence. |
Beyond oil, can Alaska be tapped as a source for renewable energy? - Phys.Org
Beyond oil, can Alaska be tapped as a source for renewable energy? Phys.Org Alaska has massive hydro, wind, geothermal and other renewable resources, but the state's rural villages are chained to diesel and suffer oppressive energy costs they say threaten their existence. Lawmakers, energy experts and Native leaders said ... |
Alternative Energy Sources Were Suggested During V Astana Economic Forum - MarketWatch (press release)
Alternative Energy Sources Were Suggested During V Astana Economic Forum MarketWatch (press release) "Future Energy" is the theme proposed by Kazakhstan to host the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2017 in Astana http://www.expo2017astana.com . Despite the fact that Kazakhstan is rich in natural resources such as oil and gas, the traditional ... |
Former oil exec leads charge on biofuels - U-T San Diego
Former oil exec leads charge on biofuels U-T San Diego By Steve Chapple/Special to the UT Sapphire Energy CEO Cynthia “CJ” Warner, a former oil executive, is bullish on algae's potential as a renewable energy source. Earnie Grafton • UT Steve Chapple's Intellectual Capital covers game-changing people, ... |