Head-To-Head: Alternative Energy ETF Surprises

In the world of energy investing, most turn to traditional futures contracts or “Big Oil” companies for exposure to this volatile yet attractive corner of the commodities market. Though there are other viable ways to gain access to the energy space, one segment is often overlooked, and considering its performance in recent years, understandably so. Alternative energy equities were once touted as the “next big thing” in the commodities world, with many believing that the world will sooner rather than later make the switch to clean energy [see What Can You Buy With America's Daily Oil Consumption?]. Despite widespread efforts, alternative energy still remains a small fraction of our energy production, and companies involved in the industry have struggled to gain ground. For the last several years, alternative energy ETFs have suffered steep losses, and no corner of the market has been spared, as solar, wind and nuclear power stocks have all faltered. In [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Earth Day Special: Definitive Guide To Clean Energy ETFs ETF Winners, Losers From State Of The Union Solar ETFs Off To A Not-So-Bright Start ETF Plays Ahead Of G-20 Summit Fiscal Cliff ETF Rally Still Hot