ACES Returns 32% in Renewable Energy Boom

Amidst a global renewable energy revolution that has seen solar and wind overtake coal as the world's top electricity source, clean energy ETFs are struggling to attract assets despite posting double-digit gains this year. The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) has returned 31.9% year-to-date, according to ETF Database.

ETF Trends • Nov 10, 2025

Is This the Right Time to Bet on Clean Energy ETFs?

Despite policy headwinds, surging AI-driven power demand and falling renewable costs are powering clean energy ETFs higher.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 6, 2025

U.S.-China Signs 1-Year Rare Earth Deal: Will Clean Energy ETFs Gain?

A new U.S.-China rare earth deal lifts hopes for clean energy ETFs, like ICLN and PBW, as supply chains stabilize and investor optimism returns.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 30, 2025

As Renewables Eclipse Coal, Is it Time to Invest in Clean Energy ETFs?

Renewables have overtaken coal in global power generation, putting clean energy ETFs like ICLN, QCLN and PBW in sharp investor focus.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 23, 2025

Shining a Light on 5 Clean Energy ETFs as We Step Into Q4

Clean energy ETFs -ICLN, QCLN, PBW, ACES and FRNW - surge as global investment hits records, with momentum set to test U.S. policy headwinds in Q4.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2025

Fed Likely to Cut Rate Today: 5 Clean Energy ETFs in Focus

A Fed rate cut today could ease financing for renewables, boosting U.S.-focused clean energy ETFs that are already gaining momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 17, 2025

Income Investors: Don't Stretch For Equity Yield

For investors looking for income through a multi-asset class approach, it might seem sensible to max out the dividend yield within the equity allocation. Yield-focused equity strategies may introduce regional and sector concentrations that can influence returns. Given the relatively attractive yields available in other asset classes, we think it makes more sense to design 'core-like' equity exposure within multi-asset income solutions.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 28, 2025

Renewables Rebound Could Have Longevity

Experienced investors know that the clean/renewables energy industry has a long-standing reputation for political sensitivity. Said another way, there are widespread perceptions that a Democrat president is beneficial to renewable energy equities, while a Republican president can bring headwinds.

ETF Trends • Jul 28, 2025

Clean Energy Industry Can Survive Political Headwinds

Considering its youth relative to other industries, clean energy has developed a reputation for being politically sensitive. Various exchange traded funds providing access to renewable energy equities prove as much.

ETF Trends • Apr 21, 2025

There's Hope for Renewable Energy Stocks

Renewable energy equities and related ETFs struggled in the first quarter, extending a surprisingly lengthy span of underperformance by the once-hot group. Hope isn't a viable investment strategy.

ETF Trends • Apr 7, 2025