Overview
Description
The First Trust Global Wind Energy Fund is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with exposure to companies within the wind energy sector. Its primary purpose is to track the performance of the ISE Clean Edge Global Wind Energy Index, which includes firms involved in the production and distribution of wind energy. This fund particularly focuses on equities of companies engaged in the development and manufacturing of wind turbines and related equipment, as well as utilities and other entities involved in the ownership and operation of wind farms.
Notable features of this fund include its investment in both domestic and international companies, providing diversified exposure to the global wind energy industry. The fund plays a significant role in the financial markets by offering investors an opportunity to invest in renewable energy, an increasingly important sector due to growing emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources. As such, it attracts investors interested in socially responsible investing, as well as those looking to capitalize on the long-term growth potential of alternative energy solutions. By focusing on wind energy, the fund contributes to the broader shift towards cleaner energy production worldwide.
About
Address
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Phone
630-241-4141
Website
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Instrument type
ETF
Country
United States
MIC code
ARCX