KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF

KEUA

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Natural gas prices in Europe proved volatile for much of the first quarter on potential peace talks and lower seasonal demand. EU carbon allowances, closely correlated to natural gas prices, proved equally volatile, but offer a notable long-term investment case.

European Union carbon allowances kicked off the year with a strong start, and remain on the move in February. Investors looking to capture gains happening in Europe's major carbon markets should consider the KraneShares carbon ETF suite.

Wall Street has been upbeat in January, with the Dow Jones outperforming the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

Market volatility surged on Monday, as megacap technology stocks plummeted on AI concerns. Advisors and investors looking to diversify their commodity portfolio or those seeking non-correlated return potential in a volatile environment would do well to consider European carbon allowances.

The European Union continues to cross major milestones as it transitions away from fossil fuels and to renewable energies. Investors looking to harness ongoing energy transition through the EU's regulated carbon market should consider the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA).

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.

European carbon allowance prices plummeted last week, dropping to six-month lows. Analysts believe that prices rebounded once they hit key technical levels, reported KraneShares in the Climate Market Now blog.

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.

Investors looking for opportunity in the second half would do well to keep an eye toward European carbon allowances. Trend-following signals, ongoing geopolitical turmoil, and recent trading action make the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) a fund to watch as it heads into the fall.