ACES Positions for $1.4T Grid Upgrade Wave
The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) stands to benefit from a $1.4 trillion utility infrastructure buildout through 2030 as companies rush to modernize an aging grid struggling to meet rising power demands, according to recent Morningstar research. The investment wave represents roughly double the spending of the previous decade, according to Morningstar.
AI Data Centers Fuel Clean Energy ETF Rally
The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) jumped 9.26% in January as investors turned their attention to the massive power requirements of AI data centers and the infrastructure needed to support them, according to recent ALPS Advisors insights. The fund, which tracks seven clean energy segments including solar, wind, and energy storage, has attracted $115.
This ETF's Rebound Has Room to Run
Following a multi-year stretch of disappointment, clean energy equities and the related ETFs ranked among 2025's most resurgent asset classes. Just look at the ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES), which is higher by 42% for the 12 months ending Feb. 4.
AI's Energy Demands Point to Potency of Clean Energy Investing
It's widely known that artificial intelligence (AI) is an energy-intensive pursuit. The data centers needed to power this disruptive technology are massive power consumers.
ALPS ETFs in Biotech and Commodities Lead 2025 Gains
Biotech and natural resources funds led the ALPS ETFs lineup in 2025, with both strategies delivering returns above 45%, according to ETF Database. The ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) gained just over 57% through December 23, topping all ALPS products for the year, according to ETF Database.
ALPS ETFs in Biotech and Commodities Lead 2025 Gains
Biotech and natural resources funds led the ALPS ETFs lineup in 2025, with both strategies delivering returns above 45%, according to ETF Database. The ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF (SBIO) gained just over 57% through December 23, topping all ALPS products for the year, according to ETF Database.
The ALPS Clean Energy ETF Soared 30%, But Faces a 2026 Policy Cliff
ALPS Clean Energy ETF ( NYSEARCA:ACES ) has surged 30% year-to-date through, nearly doubling the S&P 500's 16% gain.
ACES Returns 32% in Renewable Energy Boom
Amidst a global renewable energy revolution that has seen solar and wind overtake coal as the world's top electricity source, clean energy ETFs are struggling to attract assets despite posting double-digit gains this year. The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) has returned 31.9% year-to-date, according to ETF Database.
Is This the Right Time to Bet on Clean Energy ETFs?
Despite policy headwinds, surging AI-driven power demand and falling renewable costs are powering clean energy ETFs higher.
U.S.-China Signs 1-Year Rare Earth Deal: Will Clean Energy ETFs Gain?
A new U.S.-China rare earth deal lifts hopes for clean energy ETFs, like ICLN and PBW, as supply chains stabilize and investor optimism returns.
As Renewables Eclipse Coal, Is it Time to Invest in Clean Energy ETFs?
Renewables have overtaken coal in global power generation, putting clean energy ETFs like ICLN, QCLN and PBW in sharp investor focus.
Renewables Rebound Could Have Longevity
Experienced investors know that the clean/renewables energy industry has a long-standing reputation for political sensitivity. Said another way, there are widespread perceptions that a Democrat president is beneficial to renewable energy equities, while a Republican president can bring headwinds.
