KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

KCCA

Market cap $149M

Despite federal regulatory headwinds, California's Carbon Allowance Market proved resilient over the summer months. Market mechanisms that control supply provide added stability, while the possibility of state regulatory tailwinds could have a positive impact on prices looking ahead, according to a recent KraneShares report.

Investors seeking overlooked opportunities in today's market should consider California carbon allowances. With a number of long-term tailwinds and current reduced prices, investors looking for long-term potential would do well to consider the KraneShares California Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KCCA).

2025 will likely bring with it a number of changes for markets, including carbon markets. Here's a guide to the top 5 fundamental drivers KraneShares predicts for carbon markets this year, discussed in their Carbon Market Now blog.

The incoming administration will bring with it a regime shift across many arenas. Included in expected policy shifts are climate initiatives, likely to take a backseat under a second Trump presidency.

The price of California's carbon allowances continues to rise in the wake of its most recent auction in November. With further regulatory clarity on the horizon likely early next year, investors find themselves with an opportunity to gain access to the market at reduced costs.

This summer broke heat records yet again, for the second consecutive year. 2024 remains solidly on track for becoming the hottest year on record, underscoring the importance of climate initiatives.

U.S. stocks closed the final week and the month of August with gains.

California carbon allowance (CCA) prices continue declining this year due to tightening delays and a lack of clarity from regulators. However, the underlying thesis and long-term outlook for the market remain strong, creating opportunities for investors.

KCCA ETF has had a volatile ride since its launch in 2021, impacted by global carbon market fluctuations triggered by the Russo-Ukrainian War. A delay in the rollout of California's more stringent regulatory amendment has dramatically dragged down KCCA's price. Because of the recent setback, KCCA is momentarily mispriced given the clear trajectory of state's carbon market.

The regulator for the California carbon market held its most recent public workshop this week. On guidance of delaying tightening within the market for another year, carbon allowance prices dropped.