First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF

FAN

Market cap $194M

It may not have been on your investment bingo card, but one of the surprising outperforming investment themes this year has been clean energy. One catalyst has been the growing electricity demands related to the rise of AI.

Wind energy stocks have rallied recently, but I view this as a temporary surge rather than a sustainable turnaround. Wind faces structural economic challenges, including high input costs, complex logistics, and increasing opposition. Recent U.S. legislation accelerates the phaseout of wind and solar tax credits, threatening the viability of hundreds of planned renewable energy projects.

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FAN ETF tracks the ISE Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index, offering investors exposure to companies in the wind energy industry worldwide. Oersted A/S is a major player in offshore wind farm development, while EDP Renováveis focuses on wind energy projects globally. Vestas Wind Systems A/S is a leading company in wind turbine development, with a focus on innovation and efficiency.

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While there are notable challenges, particularly in the U.S., the long-term outlook for the global wind market remains positive, driven by strong growth in offshore wind capacity and supportive government policies in various regions.

Investing in wind energy stocks aligns with the global transition towards renewable energy and offers the potential for outsized gains. First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF focuses on the wind energy industry and has accumulated $210 million in assets under management. FAN's portfolio includes companies involved in wind energy activities, with top holdings including Ørsted, EDP Renováveis, and Vestas.

Good morning, VettaFi Voices! We are a week out from the VettaFi 2024 Market Outlook Symposium on December 14, which will feature a range of ETF industry leaders discussing their expectations for different areas of the financial markets and the economy in 2024.