Artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, a fractured energy security picture, and a wave of electrification are converging into a supercycle for clean energy infrastructure. That's according to executives from SS&C ALPS Advisors and CIBC Private Wealth.
While volatile oil prices have taken much of the spotlight in the energy sector this year, increasing global energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions, soaring data center energy demand, and substantial international investment have propelled clean energy ETF gains in 2026.
On a year-to-date basis, clean energy equities and the related ETFs have delivered solid returns, but recent price action has left something to be desired.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 120 | $5,815.39 | $3,969 | -$1,846.39 | -31.75% |
| YA Yinka Akinsola Blue Trust Inc. | 3 | $100.53 | $98.91 | -$1.62 | -1.61% |
Michael Byun SageView Advisory Group LLC | 110 | $3,567 | $3,608 | $41 | 1.15% |
| CCW Cassaday & Co. Wealth Management LLC Cassaday & Co. Wealth Management LLC | 20 | $671 | $655.1 | -$15.9 | -2.37% |
| VI Vincent Incerto LaSalle St. Investment Advisors LLC | 6,318 | $204,829.56 | $206,409.06 | $1,579.5 | 0.77% |
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The fund is designed to cater to investors interested in contributing to and benefiting from the clean energy sector, which includes renewable energy and clean technology. By committing at least 80% of its net assets into securities that form part of the underlying index, this fund offers a structured approach towards investment in the clean energy domain. The underlying index itself is based on a rules-driven methodology crafted by CIBC National Trust Company, known as the "index provider." This strategy aims to furnish investors with access to a diversified pool of U.S. and Canadian companies that are key players in the advancement of clean energy. Although the fund operates with a non-diversified status, it underscores a focused approach towards investment in an area that is rapidly gaining momentum amidst growing environmental concerns.
The primary service of the fund revolves around investing in securities that are part of the selected index, representing significant U.S. and Canadian companies in the clean energy sector. These investments are aimed at capturing the growth potential of renewables and clean technology, offering investors a targeted opportunity within this dynamic industry.
Through its specialized investment strategy, the fund provides investors with exposure to the clean energy sector. This encompasses a wide array of companies involved in renewable energy sources and technologies that promote energy efficiency and lower carbon footprints. The fund's focus on this sector aligns with the growing global trend towards sustainable energy and offers the potential for impactful investment.