Despite recent record power prices, renewable energy-focused investment trusts are now largely trading at material discounts to net asset value. That's created some good buying opportunities in this space, particularly as many of the trusts have historically traded at a premium.Over the long term there is a clear catalyst for growth in renewable energy given global governments have set ambitious t

It is one thing for analysts to forecast which stocks and sectors will do well in a rising-rate or inflationary environment, but when it actually comes to pass it's always fascinating to see what works in practice.Judging by the list of stocks making 12-month highs over the past week, those who favoured real assets were on the money.Standing tall are 3i Infrastructure (3IN), AEW UK REIT (AEWU), GC

In late September 2021, when the UK market had its most recent wobble, many ESG or 'sustainable' stocks and funds experienced a sharper sell-off than the FTSE All-Share index, prompting some to wonder if the boom in ethical investing had run its course.Fast forward to today and the best of those ethical stocks and funds are trading at even higher levels than the start of September. Sustainable inv

One reason why Europe is facing an energy crisis is that renewables power generation fell short of expectations after a summer which was neither sufficiently windy nor sunny.While this reveals one of the limitations of solar and wind power and has provided a reminder of the continuing role of natural gas, among other traditional sources of energy, it also shows the need for further investment to b

Solar power investment company NextEnergy Solar (NESF) was unchanged at 98.6p as it announced a £100 million joint venture partnership with Eelpower, a battery storage specialist.The joint venture is targeting the establishment of up to 250MW (megawatts) in projects with £100 million in invested capital and has already signed its first acquisition of a 50MW standalone battery storage project.The

Renewable energy funds and investment trusts have rapidly gained in popularity in the last few years as investors look to do good with their money while also making a return on their investment.But it's important to note that for all the talk about the growth in renewable energy and the 'opportunities' available in the sector, the share price returns from trusts and funds with generating assets in

Renewable energy looks to be one of the areas set to receive the greatest amount of investment over the next 10 to 20 years. However, some market commentators have argued it's a sector not worth backing.A hard-hitting research note at the start of the year from JP Morgan claimed renewable energy investment trusts could end up becoming a 'victim of their own success', as growth in carbon-free energ

Power prices over the next few years could fall by 25% as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to some forecasts, forcing FTSE 250 investment trust The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) to cut its own estimates.TRIG said today that the coronavirus pandemic has led to a reduction in demand for electricity and caused gas and carbon prices to fall. The repercussions are expected to co

Amid all the gloom and falling markets as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, at least one area of investment seems to be holding up relatively well.Mostly seeing smaller declines than the market year-to-date and maintaining their dividends, renewable energy infrastructure investment trusts will have been useful supports in a diversified portfolio.According to analysis from the Association of In

Shares in Foresight Solar Fund (FSFL) fell 3.4% to 112.5p after the renewable energy investment trust reported a fourth quarter fall in net asset value (NAV) following a 'significant downward revision' of UK power price forecasts.With a spread of solar farm assets in the UK and Australia, Foresight Solar is a fund with environmentally-friendly credentials, although its high exposure to power price

Knowing what's on the road ahead for companies can help you make better investment decisions. It can help you form a bigger picture of the potential risks and rewards for certain stocks.With that in mind, we now look at six companies in the FTSE 350 and one of the biggest names on AIM where there are some potential big events in store for 2020.WILL MICRO FOCUS BE TAKEN OVER?Micro Focus (MCRO) has

An investment that has a good track record of paying generous dividends, is genuinely diversified and has the potential to grow your money in the meantime is always going to be a popular thing.An increasing favourite with institutional investors, FTSE 250 investment trust Foresight Solar (FSFL) would appear to fit the bill.One of the main reasons infrastructure investment trusts in general have b

Shares in FTSE 250 investment trust Foresight Solar (FSFL) have dropped after it revealed plans to issue new shares in order to pay down some of its debt.The trust's share price is down 3.5% to 120p, still a more than 9% premium to its most recently published net asset value (NAV) of 109p, as it seeks to issue up to 54.98m new shares.As at 31 August, Foresight Solar had £509.9m of debt, with long

Generating a steady income from the markets in retirement isn't as hard as you might think. Doing some basic research and understanding the risks involved with certain investment products are good starting points. In this article we'll discuss these topics and more in order to help you find that prized stream of cash.Anyone deciding to stay in the markets instead of generating a fixed income throu

Several renewables investment trusts could issue a flood of new shares over the coming months, speculate analysts, after a blitz of project funding.Greencoat Renewables (GRP), Greencoat UK Wind (UKW) and NextEnergy (NESF) are in the frame, while Foresight Solar (FSFL) is expected to refinance circa £70m of existing debt facilities by the end of June.'We have reviewed commitment and leverage level

An investor on the hunt for dividends does not have to limit their search to the UK. The latest global dividend index from asset manager Janus Henderson shows global dividends surged 12.9% in the second quarter of 2018 reaching a record $497.4bn.Dividends hit new record levels in 12 countries, including France, Japan and the US, which are among the largest contributors to the index. The index itse

It wasn't just the weather that was hot in July 2018 - according to data from Winterflood it was also the strongest month for investment trust fundraising so far in 2018 with nearly £1bn raised across the sector.More than half of this amount related to new investment trusts joining the stock market with the remainder coming from existing investment trusts raising more money.The latter includes Gr

There are a great many reasons that people choose to downsize their house: reducing running costs, feeling that the family home is now too big and, very often, to free up vital funds for retirement.The average UK house price grew by 4.2% to £224,144 in the year to March, according to the Office for National Statistics. Research by SunLife reveals that the average person aged 55 or over has lived

It has been six years since Bank of England base rates fell below 5%. As this figure heavily influences the interest rate on deposit accounts offered by banks and building societies, it means the general public has struggled to get a decent return on cash savings. Don't be complacent and accept paltry interest rates for your entire savings. Instead, look to the stock market to earn a more generous

The solar sector is one of the UK's fastest growing industries driven by falling costs and a supportive and stable regulatory framework. Growing awareness of the attractive and predictable returns that solar assets can generate has seen investment flood into the sector. This year the sector is anticipated to grow to over 6 gigawatts of installed capacity and this will create new opportunities for