The Nuclear ETF Option: Ready to Surge?
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009Michael Johnston submits:
With concrete steps towards a globally-supported climate change initiative finally materializing, many investors have been considering the addition of a “green energy ETF” to their portfolios, speculating that mandates to reduce emissions will funnel investment dollars towards alternative energy technologies. Wind and solar power ETFs have seen significant cash inflows and jumps in price over the last year, as a positive regulatory environment offers potential for a major boost to these still developing sectors of the energy market.
But the potential beneficiaries of an increased focus on clean energy initiatives go far beyond wind and solar energy. Nuclear energy gets a bad rap in many circles, but may be a key component of plans by developed nations to reduce emissions levels and oil dependence.
