FAN News and Press, First Trust Global Wind Energy From 02/08/22

The problem is, in fearing volatility, most asset managers and their algorithms are now positioning themselves to perform closer to the Dow 30 or S&P 500 Indices. Some capital markets traders may think risk only refers to short-term volatility, but that is not true. When in a ...

As climate change gets more and more obvious and as clean energy technologies get cheaper and cheaper, they will displace the use of oil. Saudi Arabia, Russia and other nations in the Middle East and other areas around the world are going to  going to see their budgets shrink. ...

We have seen crypto disruption expand across the financial system and expect this to continue. Inflation pressures may linger through 2022 and pose a risk of spiraling into a more persistent economic factor. Historically in these market environments, real assets—including n...

First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (NYSEARCA:FAN) - $0.0559. 30-Day SEC Yield of 1.24% as of Aug. 31. Payable Dec 31; for shareholders of record Dec 27; ex-div Dec 23. For further details see: First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF declares quarterly distribution of $0.0559

Fueled by climate change and other environmental concerns, ESG-focused funds reached $3.9 trillion in AUM at the end of September 2021. As for the operational environment, most wind turbine blades are made of nonrecyclable composites. Green and renewable companies are attracting t...

Not all Net Zero targets are created equal. Depending on historical and current carbon emissions, some are more ambitious than others. On average, we find that the current Net Zero targets will, if met, collectively deliver a global temperature rise of 2.1°C, well above the 1.5&#...

Steel prices have more than doubled in some regions between 2020 and 2021. Steel is critical for both onshore and offshore wind turbines, making up 20% and 90% of turbine mass for onshore and offshore wind, respectively. The recent steel price spikes alone could lead to increasing...

Without a successful green transition everywhere, climate risk is unmanageable anywhere. Not all companies can beat inflation by raising prices – that’s why this is a stock selection environment. The steps Iran has taken demonstrate it is moving closer to attaining n...

Within the energy sector, oil companies can gain a competitive advantage by reducing their carbon footprint. The result of our investigation is that in North Africa, PV is a realistic option to supply power for oil field operations. The development of large PV power hubs in Sahara...

As interest in electric vehicles grows, the companies behind the charging stations may deserve a closer look. The agriculture sector is looking to become more sustainable, and certain companies stand to benefit. Why some companies that are betting on ESG growth could face headwind...