Why It's Hard to Find Wind Energy Stocks Right Now

Why It's Hard to Find Wind Energy Stocks Right Now

Wind and solar energy stocks have rewarded investors with some monster returns. Just last year, the First Trust Global Wind Energy exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the Invesco Solar ETF returned 59% and 234%, respectively, well exceeding the market's 16% gain. Investing in an ETF has the benefit of diversification, but individual companies can provide even greater upside.