Alternative Energy Funds: 2014 Review

By Harris Roen Mutual Funds (MFs) Falling fossil fuel prices have hampered 2014 returns for alternative energy mutual funds. Returns are slightly down on average for the past three-month, with a third of funds showing losses. Monthly gains fared worse, with only 2 out of 14 funds in the black. One-year returns are flat on average, and range from a high of 8.3% for Gabelli SRI Green AAA ( SRIGX ), to a low of -14.3% for Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy ( GAAEX )…   Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) Alternative energy ETFs had a wide range of returns for 2014, but ended mostly down. Only 3 out of 17 ETFs showed gains, with the average ETF falling -5.7%. If the two outliers are removed, the outsized returns of iPath Global Carbon ETN ( GRN ) and severe drop of First Trust ISE-Revere Natural Gas Index Fund (FCG), alternative energy ETFs averaged down -7.3% for the year… DISCLOSURE Individuals involved with the Roen Financial Report and Swiftwood Press LLC do not own or control shares of any companies mentioned in this article. It is also possible that individuals may own or control shares of one or more of the underlying securities contained in the Mutual Funds or Exchange Traded Funds mentioned in this article. Any advice and/or recommendations made in this article are of a general nature and are not to be considered specific investment advice. Individuals should seek advice from their investment professional before making any important financial decisions. See Terms of Use for more information. About the author Harris Roen is Editor of the “ ROEN FINANCIAL REPORT ” by Swiftwood Press LLC, 82 Church Street, Suite 303, Burlington, VT 05401. © Copyright 2010 Swiftwood Press LLC. All rights reserved; reprinting by permission only. For reprints please contact us at cservice@swiftwood.com. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Roen Financial Report, 82 Church Street, Suite 303, Burlington, VT 05401. Application to Mail at Periodicals Postage Prices is Pending at Burlington VT and additional Mailing offices. Remember to always consult with your investment professional before making important financial decisions.