The renewable energy industry faced numerous challenges in 2025, including a rollback of clean energy tax credits, the imposition of new restrictions, and other hurdles. Investments in wind and solar fell 18% year-over-year (YOY) for the first half of 2025.
For investors seeking momentum, Global X Hydrogen ETF HYDR is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and has soared 182% from its 52-week low of $14.95 per share.
HYDR ETF surged to a 52-week high, up 102.9% from its low, fueled by rising demand for clean energy.
Hydrogen stocks have certainly seen better days. The Global X Hydrogen ETF (NASDAQ: HYDR ), which holds 29 different hydrogen-related equities and has an AUM of $43.2 million, plummeted 40% over the past 12 months.