New Wind ETF

The First Trust ISE Global Wind Energy Index Fund launched this week. The ETF is trading under the symbol FAN – in another example of gimmicky ETF naming.

If oil prices remain high, companies involved in the wind turbine industry may gain significant traction. Wind turbines are common in Europe. The U.S. and Asian markets have huge potential, assuming people don’t get all NIMBY about seeing wind turbines from their backyards.

A couple of recent articles discuss the introduction of this new wind energy ETF:

Should You Buy an Alternative-Energy ETF?

Is Electricity From Wind Just A Lot Of Hot Air?