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Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks includes reviews of two articles by financial analysts at the highly respected Carbon Credits organization. By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 146, January 24, 2025 Hello, Ron Robins here, welcome to my podcast episode 146 published January 24, 2025, titled “Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now I'm having to record this podcast two days earlier than usual. But it is still filled with great, up-to-the-minute, informative articles! Also, remember that you can find a full transcript and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, and I don't receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal any investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the articles and more company and stock information. ------------------------------------------------------------- Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks (1) Today, I'm starting with two articles on low-carbon ETFs and stocks from analysts at carboncredits.com. The first article is titled Top 5 Carbon ETFs for Sustainable Investing in 2025. It's by Saptakee S. Here are the picks and brief quotes from the article. “1. iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) is a part of BlackRock and a top-performing ETF… Essentially, this fund tracks an index of stocks in the global clean energy sector. One important attribute of this ETF is its strict sustainability rules. It excludes companies involved in weapons, tobacco, coal, oil sands, and Arctic drilling. (It) currently manages assets worth $5-6 billion. 2. Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) known as TAN, manages assets valued between $3–4 billion… This fund focuses on solar energy companies, such as manufacturers, installers, and technology providers… TAN is based on the MAC Global Solar Energy Index. It invests 90% of its assets in securities, American depositary receipts (ADRs), and global depositary receipts (GDRs) listed in the index… 3. First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF (FAN) known as FAN, currently manages assets worth $2–3 billion… It's prospective for those managing wind farms, producing wind power, or making wind energy equipment. However, companies must have a market cap of at least $100 million, a daily trading volume of $500,000, and a free float of 25% to join the index. 4. SPDR S&P Kensho Clean Power ETF (CNRG) currently has assets worth $1–2 billion… It is managed by State Street's Investment Solutions Group and is built for long-term growth. With its focus on innovation and the clean energy sector, this ETF is a great option for those wanting to invest in the future of renewable energy. 5. Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) gives investors access to the booming electrification, lithium, and battery technology sector. Their assets have a $4–5 billion valuation… The ongoing global demand for lithium and supply constraints make this ETF a promising investment in this sector.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks (2) Now this is the second article on Low-Carbon investments titled Top 5 Carbon Stocks to Watch in 2025. It's by Jennifer L. and also found on carboncredits.com. “1. Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) is one of the world's largest publicly traded renewable energy companies. With a clear focus on clean, renewable energy, Brookfield Renewable Partners distinguishes itself from many of its competitors by operating as a pure-play renewable energy company. This means that its portfolio consists exclusively of renewable sources of power generation, unlike other companies that often combine renewable energy with fossil fuel assets. As of 2024, Brookfield Renewable Partners diversified portfolio encompasses over 35,000 megawatts of operating capacity across various renewable energy sources. This extensive array of assets spans multiple regions, including North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, underscoring Brookfield Renewable Partners commitment to global renewable energy development. For investors seeking exposure to the renewable energy sector with a preference for established companies demonstrating stable growth and reliable returns, Brookfield Renewable Partners represents a compelling option. 2. Aker Carbon Capture ASA (AKCCF) is a Norwegian company specializing in carbon capture technology. Leveraging its expertise from the Aker Group, a global leader in offshore engineering, Aker Carbon Capture has developed modular carbon capture systems that are both cost-effective and scalable… With a solid financial foundation and strategic partnerships, Aker Carbon Capture is well-positioned to expand its carbon capture solutions globally. The aim is to contribute significantly to the reduction of industrial CO₂ emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. 3. LanzaTech Global, Inc. (LNZA) is a pioneering carbon recycling company that transforms waste carbon emissions into sustainable fuels and chemicals through innovative biotechnology using gas fermentation. Through this process, industrial emissions—rich in carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide—are converted into ethanol and other chemicals… The ethanol produced can serve as a building block for various products, including jet fuel, plastics, and synthetic fibers. With a solid financial foundation bolstered by recent capital raises and strategic partnerships, LanzaTech is well-positioned to expand its carbon recycling solutions globally, creating sustainable products from waste carbon. 4. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is a major player in the oil and gas industry. However, in recent years, the company has been transforming itself into a leader in carbon management solutions.  Occidental has embraced Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, which removes CO₂ directly from the atmosphere. In partnership with Carbon Engineering, Occidental is constructing the world's largest DAC facility in Texas, a groundbreaking project that will play a significant role in achieving global emission reduction targets… Occidental's approach is an example of how traditional energy companies are evolving to embrace sustainability. By combining its existing expertise in oil extraction with innovative carbon capture methods, Occidental is paving the way for a future where fossil fuel extraction can coexist with carbon reduction technologies. 5. Equinor ASA (EQNR) formerly known as Statoil, is a Norwegian energy giant that has diversified its portfolio to include renewable energy sources like wind power. It has also been at the forefront of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies for over 25 years… Equinor is a key player in the Northern Lights project, a pioneering initiative in Norway aimed at developing a large-scale carbon capture and storage infrastructure… Equinor has decades of experience in offshore oil and gas exploration. Its deep-rooted knowledge of energy infrastructure is key to its success in developing large-scale carbon capture and storage solutions. With the potential to store the equivalent of 1,000 years of Norwegian CO₂ emissions beneath the seabed, Equinor's initiatives are pivotal in supporting global climate goals.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks (3) Still, on the theme of energy-related investments is this article titled 3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold for Decades. It's by James Brumley and found on fool.com. Here is some of what Mr. Brumley says about his picks. “1. Cameco (NYSE: CCJ) one of the planet's top suppliers of uranium, with access to plenty of high-grade reserves. Its two chief mining operations in Saskatchewan, Canada, are currently jointly capable of producing a total of 43 million pounds of high-grade uranium per year, but both could support more output at only marginally more cost… Do prepare for continued volatility from Cameco stock that reflects the continued volatility of uranium prices -- although maybe not quite as much as you might expect. Confidence in nuclear power as a clean source of electricity is slowly but surely improving, leveling out these swings. 2. Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -2.65%) (BEP -1.29%). (Yes, a second recommendation in this podcast.) If you feel confident that renewable energy as an industry is investment-worthy but you don't know where to start, consider a stake in Brookfield Renewable Corp. With it, you'll own a little of everything the business encompasses… There is one detail worth pointing out there. That is, this is not Brookfield Asset Management (BAM.TO), Brookfield Corporation (BN), or Brookfield Wealth Solutions (BNT). Although all of these companies are related, Brookfield Renewable is the only one with direct exposure to the alternative energy market. The others are simply involved in the management and marketing of Brookfield Renewable. 3. First Solar (NASDAQ: FSLR) First Solar stock is down nearly 40% from its June peak largely on concerns that President-elect Donald Trump isn't as supportive of solar power as his predecessor was. And maybe he isn't. The solar tax credits that boosted the business under President Joe Biden's watch are anything but guaranteed to last through Trump's tenure… The irony is that the analyst community is still calling for strong growth from First Solar regardless of who's occupying the White House. Last year's projected top-line growth of 29% is expected to be followed by 32% growth this year, followed by 21% revenue growth next year. Even producing half of that anticipated growth should shake this stock out of its current funk and rekindle a long-term advance.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks (4) And, yes, another analyst article on the renewable energy theme — but with a very different angle. It's titled 2 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in 2025 and Hold for Decades by Leo Sun on aol.com. It was originally published on fool.com. “1. NuScale Power (NYSE: SMR) produces the only small modular reactors (SMRs) that have been certified with a Standard Design Approval (SDA) from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Its SMRs can be installed in vessels that are just 9 feet (2.7m) wide and 65 feet (20m) tall -- which makes them much easier to deploy than larger nuclear reactors. NuScale's modular designs are prefabricated, delivered, and assembled on-site. That approach reduces the costs and construction time of a working nuclear reactor. Its current reactor clusters are certified for up to 55 megawatts of electricity… NuScale's stock has already surged nearly 650% over the past 12 months in anticipation of that approval, but it still trades more than 20% below its all-time high from last November. Analysts only expect its revenue to rise 4% to $24 million in 2024. 2. CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK) develops modular microgrids for wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources. These microgrids can be deployed as stand-alone systems or plugged into existing energy grids, and they're used to funnel energy into storage systems, backup generators, and load management solutions. CleanSpark initially developed these green energy systems for other companies, but it evolved into a Bitcoin miner upon acquiring ATL Data Centers in May 2021. It upgraded ATL's mining facilities with its technology to boost their efficiency and demonstrate that it was possible to mine Bitcoins with low-carbon energy… From fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2027, analysts expect its revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at a CAGR of 36% and 22%... That makes it a great long-term play if you expect Bitcoin's price to keep climbing and the renewable energy market to keep expanding.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Additional article not covered due to time constraints 1. Title: Start-up Bountiful Financial Launches Stock Indices Based on Religious Teachings & Believers' Real-World Experiences. Media release. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment These are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips for this podcast “Best Low-Carbon ETFs and Stocks.” Please click the like and subscribe buttons wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these terribly troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next February 7th. Bye for now.   © 2025 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

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I episode 57 fikk vi besøk av Nicolas Selander. Nicolas Selander er en hobbyinvestor som har knust markedet gjennom å investere i grønne selskaper siden 2017. Med imponerende 18% årlig avkastning siden 2017, har Nicolas fokusert sin tid på å forstå investeringsmulighetene innenfor grønne sektorer som fornybar energi, energieffektivisering, avfallshåndtering og vann. Selskaper som ble nevnt i episoden var Biorem, Perma-Fix Environmental Services, Norbit, American Water Works, Waste Management, Brookfield Renewable, Cambi og mange flere.Vi fikk et innblikk i hvordan Nicolas går frem for å identifisere selskaper og hvordan han unngår selskaper uten substans. Gjennom dype analyser av både sektor og selskaper, prøver Nicolas å finne profitable selskaper med gode vekstutsikter innenfor denne store megatrenden. Ønsker du å ta kontakt med Nicolas, finner du han her:X: https://x.com/SelanderSavingsEpisoden er spilt inn for informasjons- og underholdningsformål, og innholdet i episoden skal ikke anses som en investeringsanbefaling. Innholdet er ikke sponset.Vel lytt!Ønsker du å være med på discord?Gå hit: ⁠https://discord.gg/CsxNmyXGbE⁠ Hvis du ønsker å støtte podcasten, har vi satt opp en Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/StockUp831⁠ 

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Sustainable and Infrastructure Stocks Analysts Adore podcast: Covers stocks related to renewable energy, data infrastructure, waste management, retail, and others.   By Ron Robins, MBA Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 131 titled “Sustainable and Infrastructure Stocks Analysts Adore.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 4 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 sustainable UK stocks that Fools love The stock picks in my first article, though from the UK, are likely available and applicable to investors globally. It's titled 5 sustainable UK stocks that Fools love. By Fools it's referring to the famous Fools investors, site, and is written by the The Motley Fool Staff and found at fool.co.uk. Here are some quotes from the article. “1. Croda International (LSE:CRDA) By Oliver Rodzianko. What it does: Croda International sustainably creates speciality chemicals to enhance products in a wide range of industries. Croda International has ‘committed to becoming the most sustainable supplier of innovative ingredients on the planet'… Not only is the company leading in environmental preservation efforts, but it's also making a handsome profit in the process. Over the past 10 years, the shares have grown 78% in price. It also has a net margin of 10%, which is great for its industry… Now, I must mention that in the past, it has faced legal action over negative effects on the environment from a plant it operated. There's some chance that something like this could happen again, which would be bad reputationally. But overall, this company looks very strong to me. I appreciate its efforts in getting toward a cleaner, safer work culture. 2. Gore Street Energy Storage Fund (LSE:GSF) By Royston Wild. What it does: Gore Street Energy Storage Fund invests in power retention assets across Europe and the US. This small cap invests in utility-scale power storage assets with the aim of providing regular dividend income to its shareholders. Today its objective is to provide annual dividends equivalent to 7% of net asset value (NAV) per ordinary share, or 7p per share, whichever is higher. It's a strategy that creates a chunky 5.1% dividend yield for the current financial year… At current prices I think the trust is worth serious consideration. At 60.3p per share, it trades at a whopping 43% discount to its estimated NAV. 3. Renewi (LSE: RWI) By Christopher Ruane. What it does: Renewi is a European waste management company that uses most of the waste collected for recycling or energy production. The share price has… grown by an impressive 72% over the past five years. Renewi shares trade on a price-to-earnings ratio of 12, which I think looks cheap. Whether that turns out to be the case depends partly on Renewi maintaining or growing its earnings. The past couple of years have been good, however the track record is inconsistent. The business is highly cash generative but has a net debt that outstrips its market capitalisation. That is a risk to long-term profitability. I like the business' clear strategic focus, its extensive operational footprint and its proven business model. I see long-term revenue growth opportunities. If the company can reduce its indebtedness, I think those revenues provide a solid basis for profitability. 3. Tesco (LSE:TSCO) By Mark David Hartley. What it does: British multinational high street supermarket chain selling groceries and general merchandise. Founded in London in 1919, Tesco is now one of the largest retailers in the world… Overall, it scores higher than most of its competitors when it comes to ESG. I think it strikes a good balance of committing to realistic sustainability efforts without threatening its bottom line. 4. The Renewables Infrastructure Group (LSE: TRIG) By Ben McPoland. What it does: The Renewables Infrastructure Group is an investment trust with a portfolio of onshore and offshore wind farms and solar parks in the UK and Europe. [It's] a FTSE 250 stock that I've been buying opportunistically over the past year. It's down 27% in two years. One silver lining to this falling share price is that the dividend yield now stands at 7.3%. And the forecast yield for this financial year is a very attractive 7.6%. Beyond the passive income potential, what I like here is the diversification in both assets (wind and solar farms and battery storage assets) and geography (six countries)… The shares are trading at a whopping 23.1% discount to the estimated value of the firm's assets. Overall, I think there is a lot of value on offer here for patient investors.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Data Infrastructure Stocks Poised to Soar on Skyrocketing Demand My second article appeared on the highly productive analyst site investorplace.com. It's titled 3 Data Infrastructure Stocks Poised to Soar on Skyrocketing Demand by Larry Ramer. Now some quotes from that article. “1. Akamai (NASDAQ:AKAM) announced that its content delivery network would start offering cloud-computing services. So, it seems that the company is turning into a de facto owner and operator of datacenters… With Akamai becoming a datacenter operator and benefiting from competitive advantages compared to most existing datacenters, its long-term outlook appears bright. Akamai has a low forward price-earnings ratio of 13.6 times. 2. Vertiv (NYSE:VRT) provides monitoring systems and power management products for datacenters. As a result, the company is ideally positioned to get a big boost from the proliferation of datacenters. Last quarter the company's orders soared 60% versus the same period a year earlier, bringing its backlog to a huge $6.3 billion. Further, its operating profit climbed 42% year-over-year. And if the firm's adjusted operating profit comes in at the midpoint of its guidance range, the metric will increase 28% compared with 2023. The company is also benefiting from AI-driven demand. Last month, prominent investment bank Oppenheimer started coverage of Vertiv stock with a $96 price target and an ‘outperform' rating. Oppenheimer referred to Vertiv as an AI infrastructure player… Vertiv's strong financial results and powerful, positive catalysts make it one of the top data infrastructure stocks to buy. 3. Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) sells datacenter hardware, such as switches, routing products and VPNs. The company is well-positioned to gain market share in the $45 billion Ethernet network switches market. Its switches are able to integrate more easily into the most advanced chips than Cisco's (NASDAQ:CSCO) switches… Also importantly, Arista has a market-leading 35% share of the high-speed switching market, which are becoming much more prevalent in datacenters. Moreover, the latter trend is expected to intensify in the coming years.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Renewable Energy Stocks That Could Put You in the Green The third article is back to everyone's favorite sector with the title 2 Renewable Energy Stocks That Could Put You in the Green. It's by Demetris Afxentiou and found on msn.com. Now some of what he says about his picks. “1. Innergex Renewable Energy (TSX:INE) is one of those stocks that go unnoticed by investors… Innergex operates a portfolio of 85 facilities with a generating capacity of over 4,200MW. The company also has a backlog of projects in various stages of development comprising over 9,300MW of capacity… Innergex has taken an aggressive stance on expansion. Innergex has operations across North America, South America, and Europe. In terms of facilities, Innergex's portfolio comprises hydro, wind, and solar elements. While its portfolio of facilities also includes battery energy storage systems… Despite the company's aggressive growth and juicy dividend (more on that in a second), Innergex's stock is down 25% year to date… Still, the company remains a stellar long-term pick that also boasts a healthy 5.89% [dividend yield?], making it a great option for growth and income-seeking investors alike. 2. Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) is an intriguing option worthy of mention. Brookfield Renewable currently has operations across 20 countries, boasting a well-diversified portfolio of wind, solar, and hydro facilities across those markets… That revenue stream is backed by long-term regulated contracts which often span decades. The company is also expecting to continue growing its portfolio through rate increases and expansion. Turning to income, Brookfield offers investors a juicy 5.22% yield. This fact, along with the expected growth of the renewable energy market alone, makes Brookfield a superb buy-and-forget candidate for almost any portfolio Throw in the substantial discount on the stock right now, which shows a 30% drop over the trailing 12-month period, and you have a great discounted buy.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- What are the best solar companies of 2024? And in the same theme is this article titled What are the best solar companies of 2024? It's by Tom Horton and found at cbsnews.com. “The best solar companies of 2024 offer quality equipment, budget-friendly financing options, and top-notch customer service. Take a look at our top picks below. Best overall: SunPower Best high-quality: Palmetto Solar Best referral program: Blue Raven Solar Most flexible financing options: Sunrun Most affordable: Tesla” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Responsible Investing, Rewarding Returns: 3 ESG Stocks to Feel Good About And my last article is this one titled Responsible Investing, Rewarding Returns: 3 ESG Stocks to Feel Good About. It's by Josh Enomoto and again found on investorplace.com. Here are some of Mr. Enomoto's comments on his picks. “1. Applied Materials (NASDAQ:AMAT) Per its public profile, the company engages in the provision of manufacturing equipment, services and software to the semiconductor, display and related industries. Analysts rate shares a consensus moderate buy with a $234.91 price target, implying about 11% upside potential. What makes Applied one of the ESG stocks to buy is the underlying efforts toward sustainability… In the past four quarters, its average positive earnings surprise came out to 8.15%. For fiscal 2024, covering experts anticipate a rather slow year. However, for fiscal 2025, EPS could rise to $9.53 on sales of $29.65 billion. 2. Target (NYSE:TGT) As a general merchandise retailer, it has evolved into a one-stop shop. Many if not most of its stores offer apparel, jewelry and accessories, shoes, beauty and personal care products, electronics, groceries and several other home goods categories. A mainline initiative of the company centers on inclusion and diversity efforts… Some of the company's efforts have aroused criticism yet it maintains its commitment. The current fiscal year may be a challenging one. While EPS may rise to $9.43 (from last year's $8.94), revenue might only reach $107.13 billion. That's down slightly from the prior year. Still, looking out to the next 12-month cycle, EPS could improve to $10.52 on revenue of $111.1 billion. Thus, Target is one of the ESG stocks to buy. 3. Prologis (NYSE:PLD) is structured as a real estate investment trust. According to its corporate profile, Prologis the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. Analysts rate Prologis stock a consensus strong buy with a $130.80 price target, implying over 17% upside potential… Financially, the company has enjoyed an impressive track record over the past four quarters. During this cycle, the average positive earnings surprise clocked in at 26.88%. For fiscal 2024, analysts anticipate revenue to reach $7.65 billion. That's up 12.2% from last year's print of $6.82 billion. It's an intriguing idea for ESG stocks to buy.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable Mentions that time didn't allow me to cover here. 1. Title: Top 10: ESG Fund Managers on sustainabilitymag.com. By Charlie King. 2. Title: Is First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) the Best Alternative Energy Stock to Buy Now? On yahoo.com. By Meerub Anjum. 3. Title: Is Enphase Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) the Top Alternative Energy Stock Pick of Analysts? On yahoo.com. By Meerub Anjum. 4. Title: The best solar companies of 2024 on cnn.com. By Tony Carrick, Roxanne Downer, and Alora Bopray. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Sustainable and Infrastructure Stocks Analysts Adore.” Now please click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. 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Top Climate-Smart Stocks includes one article with 26 global picks. Another article refers to ESG companies in ‘unassailable' market positions.   By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 127, April 5, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 127 titled “Top Climate-Smart Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 2 article links below that time didn't allow me to review here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 26 climate-smart stocks shine in new BMO screen I'm beginning with this article from Canada, but its recommended stocks are pertinent to investors globally. It's titled 26 climate-smart stocks shine in new BMO screen. It's by Freschia Gonzales and found on wealthprofessional.ca. Here are some quotes from the article. “BMO Nesbitt Burns analyst Doug Morrow has launched a new ‘climate opportunities screen' targeting stocks positioned to thrive in the fight against climate change, as reported by The Globe and Mail… The selection process started with 432 stocks rated as outperform at BMO, evaluating them against criteria such as net-zero emissions policies, transparency in carbon emissions, and board oversight of climate targets…” Here are the first 5 of the final 26 stocks on the list. Adobe Systems (ADBE) AstraZeneca (AZN) Avery Dennison (AVY) Baker Hughes Co. (BKR) BHP (BHP).” End quotes. For the rest of the companies go to this podcast edition's web page at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and click the link to this article. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Cheap Sustainable Stocks With Moats The next article appeared on the renowned morningstar.com site. It's titled 5 Cheap Sustainable Stocks With Moats and it's by Muskaan Hemrajani and Leslie P. Norton. Now some quotes from the authors. “These companies not only have low ESG risk scores, indicating that the companies are exposed to fewer environmental, social, and governance risks, but they are also trading at a price 50% lower than their fair values, according to Morningstar. In addition, all five have been assigned a Morningstar Economic Moat Rating of wide or narrow by the analyst covering the stock… Note: quoted stock prices are as of March 22, 2024. 1) Etsy ETSY Fair Value: $140 Morningstar Rating: 4 stars Price: $67.82 Etsy is trading at a 51% discount. Etsy is a top-10 e-commerce marketplace operator in the US and the UK, with sizable operations in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. The firm dominates an interesting niche, connecting buyers and sellers through its online market to exchange vintage and craft goods. 2) BorgWarner BWA Fair Value: $72 Morningstar Rating: 5 stars Price: $33.20 BorgWarner is trading at a 54% discount. BorgWarner is a Tier I auto-parts supplier with three operating segments: An air management group, a drivetrain and battery systems group, and an e-propulsion segment. 3) Sirius XM Holdings SIRI Fair Value: $7.50 Morningstar Rating: 5 stars Price: $3.88 This stock is trading at a 48% discount. Sirius XM Holdings consists of two businesses: SiriusXM and Pandora. SiriusXM transmits music, talk shows, sports, and news via its satellite radio network, primarily to consumers who pay a subscription fee, often tied to a vehicle. Pandora, acquired in February 2019, is a streaming music platform that offers an ad-supported radio option and a paid on-demand service. 4) Aptiv PLC APTV Fair Value: $148 Morningstar Rating: 5 stars Price: $78.72 This stock is trading at a 46% discount. Aptiv is an automotive supplier. Its signal and power solutions segment supplies components and systems that make up a vehicle's electrical system, including wiring assemblies and harnesses, connectors, electrical centers, and hybrid electrical systems. 5. Charter Communications CHTR Fair Value: $550 Morningstar Rating: 5 stars Price: $290 This stock is trading at a 46% discount. Charter owns cable TV networks. It is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 56 million US homes and businesses, around 40% of the country. End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Ethical Investor's Dream: 7 Socially Responsible Stocks With Skyrocketing Potential Now Investor Place has produced some interesting research articles with many ESG and sustainably oriented stock picks. Their latest article is this one titled The Ethical Investor's Dream: 7 Socially Responsible Stocks With Skyrocketing Potential. It's by Josh Enomoto. “1) Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) While Microsoft ranks among one of the biggest technology companies in the world… it ranked as number one on Investor's Business Daily's (IDB) 100 Best ESG Companies for 2023 list. Judging from its nearly 16% upside performance since the beginning of January, it's ethical and viable… Experts rate Microsoft a strong buy with a $470.30 average price target. That implies about 10% upside potential. 2) Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Another world-renowned tech giant, Alphabet came in at number 25 on IDB's list for top ESG companies last year. Fundamentally, the company should benefit from its ownership of the Google ecosystem. Commanding an overwhelming market share of the search engine space, Alphabet probably isn't going anywhere but up… Alphabet carries a strong buy consensus view with a $165.37 price target, implying about 10% upside. 3) TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) TJX Companies is a discount retailer… it specializes in off-price apparel, shoes and accessories. It made number 22 on IDB's list of top ESG businesses in 2023. On a fundamental note, the gradual return to normalization could see increased demand for cheap business casual attire… Analysts rate TJX a strong buy with a $110.84 average price target, implying over 11% growth potential. 4) Air Products and Chemicals (NYSE:APD) provides atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, equipment, and related services throughout the world. On IDB's ESG list last year, Air Products came in at number 18. To be fair, it's one of the riskier ideas on this list, with shares losing 13% year-to-date… Air Products and Chemicals also carries a moderate buy view with a $272 price target, implying 15% upside potential. If you want a potentially discounted opportunity among socially responsible stocks, this might be it. 5) Mondelez (NASDAQ:MDLZ) A multinational confectionary, food, beverage and snack company, offers everyday relevance for investors and consumers. And if the economy gets a bit wobbly, Mondelez should rise as a beneficiary of the trade-down effect. Notably, Mondelez ranked as number 15 on IDB's top ESG list… Experts rate Mondelez a strong buy with an $83.47 price target. 6) Bunge (NYSE:BG) A critically important name among socially responsible stocks, Bunge operates as an agribusiness and food company worldwide. It conducts operations through four segments: Agribusiness, Refined and Specialty Oils, Milling and Sugar and Bioenergy. On IDB's ESG list, Bunge came in at number 11… Analysts are optimistic with Bunge's chart performance, rating it a moderate buy with a $115.30 target. That implies more than 16% growth potential. 7) Adobe (NASDAQ:ADBE) Another top-tier technology enterprise, Adobe is a software giant. It's perhaps best known for its Photoshop program and other products aimed at the creatives community. Because of the rise of the gig economy, Adobe could be more important than many people realize. As for its inclusion as one of the socially responsible stocks, Adobe ranked as number 14 in IBD's top ESG list… Analysts rate Adobe a moderate buy with a $620.63 target, implying over 24% upside potential.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Benefits of Sustainable Investing and 3 Companies Paving the Way! This next article comes from a site I haven't seen before – techbullion.com. Its author, Adriaan Brits, offers some good insights backing his stock picks. It's titled Benefits of Sustainable Investing and 3 Companies Paving the Way! Here's some of what Mr. Brits says about his picks. “1) AGCO: Advancing Agricultural Sustainability  AGCO, an American agricultural machinery manufacturer, has emerged as a compelling option for sustainable investing. AGCO integrates sustainability into its core business strategy, emphasizing innovation and technology to make agriculture more efficient, productive, and environmentally friendly.  2) ICL Group: Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition  ICL Group, a leading global specialty minerals company, and one of the largest fertilizer manufacturers in the world, offers another attractive opportunity for sustainable investment. ICL's operations center around producing a sustainable food supply, focusing on soil health, plant nutrition, and food quality.  3) John Deere: Pioneering Precision Agriculture  John Deere, a familiar name in agricultural machinery, has been pushing boundaries to make farming sustainable and efficient. The company's focus on innovations to improve machinery efficiency and promote agriculture makes it a promising prospect for sustainable investors.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Why I Keep Loading Up on These High-Yielding, Renewable-Energy Dividend Stocks Lastly, is another article by an analyst who is frequently covered in these podcasts: Matt DiLallo at The Motley Fool. This article is titled Why I Keep Loading Up on These High-Yielding, Renewable-Energy Dividend Stocks and it's seen on finance.yahoo.com. Quotes… “The transition to renewable energy is one of the biggest investment megatrends of our lifetime. Over the coming decades, the world needs to invest trillions of dollars to decarbonize the economy. That should power above-average growth for companies focused on those sectors in years to come. I want to cash in on this megatrend. That's why I've been loading up on renewable-energy stocks. I recently bought a few more shares of NextEra Energy Partners and Brookfield Renewable. Here's why I believe they could generate powerful total returns over the long term. 1) NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP)  NextEra Energy Partners has hit a speed bump in recent years. Surging interest rates have driven up its cost of capital. Not only have borrowing costs risen, but its stock price has lost nearly 70% of its value from the peak in early 2022, driving its dividend yield up to 13%. That has made it more difficult to secure new funding at an attractive rate to refinance existing financing as it matures and obtain new capital for acquisitions. Because of that, the company has had to alter its strategy… If NextEra Energy can execute its plan, it could produce powerful total returns. It would pay a very lucrative and growing dividend. On top of that, it has significant stock-price appreciation potential as its share price recovers. While there's a high risk of a dividend cut due to its high payout ratio, a reduction could accelerate its recovery by enabling it to retain more cash to fund growth and strengthen its balance sheet. This high upside potential is why I continue loading up on its stock. 2) Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) Brookfield Renewable has gotten caught up in the growth concerns weighing on NextEra Energy Partners. Its shares are more than 55% below their high in 2022. That pushed its dividend yield up over 6%. However, its issues were more a matter of timing than problems with financing. The company grew its funds from operations by 7% per share last year despite rising rates and supply chain issues. That was slightly below its target of 10%, largely due to later-than-expected transaction closings in the fourth quarter. It also had one that didn't close because shareholders voted against the deal… Brookfield's dividend income and earnings growth alone could power total annual returns in the mid-teens from here. Add in a recovery in its stock price, and the upside potential is even more significant.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- One Other Honorable Mention 1) Title: Strong Buy Renewable Energy Stocks to Add to Your Q2 Must-Watch List on investorplace.com. ByVandita Jadeja.   One Article from Australia 1) Title: 10 ASX Cleantech Stocks (Updated 2024) on nasdaq.com. By Melissa Pistilli. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Top Climate-Smart Stocks.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these deeply troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on April 19th. Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

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Top Global Renewable Energy Stocks. Plus great Australian ESG stocks, and the best global ethical banks ‘leading the ESG revolution' Transcript & Links, Episode 116, October 20, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 116 titled “Top Global Renewable Energy Stocks.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 2 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top Global Renewable Energy Stocks I'm beginning this podcast with an article on likely your favorite industry. The article is titled Top 20 Renewable Energy Companies in the World. It's by Sobiya Fahad and found on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Fahad says about these stocks. “To determine the top renewable energy companies we have included information regarding market capitalization, generating capacity, and number of employees for each company… We have ranked the companies based on their market capitalization. 20. Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:CSIQ) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $1.50 Generating Capacity (GW): 19 GW No. of Employees: 13,487 Specializing in the design and manufacturing of solar photovoltaic modules… Canadian Solar serves customers in over 160 countries. 19. Jinko Solar Holding Co. Ltd. (NYSE:JKS) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $1.51 Generating Capacity (GW): 32.5 GW No. of Employees: 31,030 Jinko Solar boasts customers throughout the US, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Chinese solar energy company manufactures and sells solar products such as silicon ingots, wafers, cells, and modules and provides solar system integration services.  18. Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $3.93 Generating Capacity (GW): 2.5 GW No. of Employees: 3,353 Plug Power, a crucial player in the hydrogen fuel cell sector, is one of the best renewable energy companies in the world… the company has partnered with major corporations such as Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot to deploy its fuel cell technology in over 40,000 vehicles worldwide. 17. Suzlon Energy (NSE:SUZLON) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $4.29 Generating Capacity (GW): 20 GW No. of Employees: 5,800 One of India's top renewable energy companies, Suzlon Energy, develops, manufactures, sells, and installs wind turbines and solar panels… with operations in over 30 countries. 16. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (NASDAQ:GCTAF) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $12.93 Generating Capacity (GW): 12 GW No. of Employees: 27,604 Siemens Gamesa is a global leader in renewable energy and offers a diverse range of equipment and services for onshore and offshore wind turbines, turbine gearboxes, and off-grid systems. 15. Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE:BEP) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $13.47 Generating Capacity (GW): 31 GW No. of Employees: 3,400 Based in Canada but operating global projects, Brookfield Renewable owns and operates… hydroelectric, wind, solar, distributed generation, and storage facilities. 14. Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:ENPH) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $15.57 Generating Capacity (GW): 7.8 GW No. of Employees: 2,821 With expertise in designing and manufacturing solar micro-inverters, battery energy storage, and EV charging stations for residential customers, Enphase Energy, Inc. has made a name for itself in the American renewable energy sector. 13. First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $16.15 Generating Capacity (GW): 6.5 GW No. of Employees: 5,500 First Solar is an American solar technology company and global provider of responsibly produced, eco-efficient solar modules advancing the fight against climate change. 12. Adani Green (NSE:ADANIGREEN) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $18.51 Generating Capacity (GW): 8.3 GW No. of Employees: 500 Adani Green Energy Limited is an Indian renewable energy company, which develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility-scale grid-connected solar and wind farm projects, with a current project portfolio of 20,434 MW. 11. Orsted A/S (CPH:ORSTED) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $20.51 Generating Capacity (GW): 15.1 GW No. of Employees: 6,836 Orsted A/S, a global leader in offshore wind, has established wind farms in… the UK, the US, Germany, and Taiwan… The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025 and demonstrates its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship. 10. Vestas (CPH:VWS) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $21.25 Generating Capacity (GW): 13.1 GW No. of Employees: 29,427 The Danish wind energy company… is one of the top renewable energy companies globally. 9. Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CEG) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $33.73 Generating Capacity (GW): 33 GW No. of Employees: 13,370 Constellation Energy is an energy company based in Baltimore… The company strives to provide a diverse range of energy services, including electricity, nuclear, and natural gas, to businesses, residents, and public sector customers. 8. Exelon Corp (NASDAQ:EXC) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $36.87 Generating Capacity (GW): 31 GW No. of Employees: 19,063 Exelon Corporation is a leading American energy company. The company has a portfolio of renewable energy assets that includes wind, solar, and nuclear power. 7. ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE (NYSE:EDF) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $56.09 Generating Capacity (GW): 3.6 GW No. of Employees: 171,490 Known for its generation, transmission, distribution, supply, trading and provision of energy services, Electricite de France SA (EDF) is a comprehensive energy company. It produces electricity from various sources, including nuclear, hydroelectric, gas, fuel oil, coal, and renewable energy.  6. Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $67.26 Generating Capacity (GW): 5.18 GW No. of Employees: 11,100 Enbridge Inc., headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, owns and operates a vast network of pipelines across North America, transporting crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company also generates renewable energy. 5. Iberdrola SA (BME:IBE) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $68.12 Generating Capacity (GW): 41.25 GW No. of Employees: 38,702 Iberdrola is a Spanish multinational electric utility company… It specializes in clean energy, such as onshore and offshore wind, pumped hydro, solar photovoltaic, and battery storage. 4. Equinor (NYSE:EQNR) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $93.84 Generating Capacity (GW): 18.5 GW No. of Employees: 22,000 A Norwegian multinational energy company, Equinor, has a growing presence in renewable energy. The company has set a goal of becoming net-zero by 2050. 3. NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $106.81 Generating Capacity (GW): 58 GW No. of Employees: 15,300 NextEra's diversified energy company generates and sells electricity wholesale to retail and municipal electricity providers, industrial corporations, and power cooperatives. It invests heavily in renewable energy. 2. General Electric (NYSE:GE) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $117.28 Generating Capacity (GW): 60 GW No. of Employees: 172,000 GE is one of the largest American multinational corporations and a Fortune 500 company. GE operates in multiple industries, including healthcare and aviation, but is best known for its power and renewable energy innovations. 1. Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Market Capitalization (Billion USD): $782.48 Generating Capacity (GW): 6.9 GW No. of Employees: 127,855 Tesla Energy Operations, Inc. is the renewable energy division of Tesla, Inc. that develops, manufactures, sells, and installs photovoltaic solar energy generation systems, battery energy storage products, and other related products and services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Three Australian ESG stocks worth watching This next article is from Australia, but features stocks that non-Australians might also like to consider for their portfolios. It's titled Three ESG stocks worth watching and is by Grady Wulff. It's seen on moneymag.com.au. Here's some of what Mr. Wulff says about his picks. “1. Woolworths (ASX:WOW) The supermarket giant has taken significant ESG actions from both environmental and social perspectives such as replacing its petrol-fuelled delivery fleet with electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and the launch of Mini Woolies, a program supporting the education and skills of young Australians with disabilities… The dilution of Woolworths' association with gambling, alcohol and tobacco was a major step in achieving the company's ESG goals. Morgans recently upgraded Woolworths to a buy rating while Citi and UBS also have respective buy ratings on the supermarket giant on the back of strong FY23 results, particularly earnings growth in Australian Food. 2. Perpetual (ASX:PPT) The Perpetual Private Investment research team is accountable for the Responsible Investment related reporting and reviewing of all Perpetual Private portfolios which includes ensuring that all ESG factors are appropriately considered throughout the entire investment process… Furthermore, Perpetual offers thematic investing options that enable clients to align their portfolios with ESG elements that resonate most with their objectives. The global financial services firm is also a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) to incorporate ESG issues into all investment analysis and decision making. 3. Transurban Group (ASX:TCL) Operates a diversified suite of Australian toll road assets and toll roads in Northern Virginia in the United States, has also been a popular investment choice among investors and brokers for its ESG commitments. Transurban boasts ESG-related awards and recognition from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency of Australia, Equileap and the Ethibel socially responsible investment register. It's also had an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA for the past five years and it became the first ASX20 company to be validated by the Science Based Targets initiative… UBS and Macquarie both have buy ratings on Transurban and the company's shares are up 16% over the last five years. In the recent high inflationary environment companies like Transurban have been the beneficiaries of rising inflation as it has an inflation-linked revenue stream with annual escalators through toll road concessions being inflation-linked.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2023's Top 10 Ethical Banks Leading the ESG Revolution Next, I have this article on ethical banks around the world, titled 2023's Top 10 Ethical Banks Leading the ESG Revolution. It's by Louis Thompsett and found on fintechmagazine.com. Here are some of Mr. Thompsett's comments. “10. Lloyd's Bank Lloyd's Bank is enabling its different divisions to build an inclusive society and support the transition to a low-carbon economy. 9. Deutsche Bank Leading German financial institution Deutsche Bank places its commitment to the environment in supporting its financing and advising clients on a path to meet the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. 8. DBS Bank Singapore's DBS Bank is the first in the country to sign up for the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a dedicated alliance to realise a net-zero future by 2050 or sooner. 7. Bank of America One of the largest national banks in the US, Bank of America has a series of ESG initiatives that make it one of the most important banks when it comes to ESG. 6. Barclays Another leading UK bank, Barclays has its own ESG Resource Hub – a central website page of information and disclosures to ensure transparency for analysts, ESG investors, rating agencies, suppliers and other stakeholders. 5. JPMorgan One of the oldest and most successful investment banks, JPMorgan aims to promote sound governance, and serve its customers and communities, all while investing in its employees' growth and advancing sustainable development. 4. HSBC Global banking organisation HSBC manages a robust ESG programme, focusing on sustainability risk, climate strategies, and people and communities – all overseen by its leadership and governance structure. 3. Citi Citi Bank differentiates itself in the ESG space, centralisng ESG as a core part of its business – not issues managed by separate company entities. 2. Standard Chartered Leading bank Standard Chartered offers a robust sustainable investment programme for its clients, which it can tailor to match a company's personal values. 1. BNP Paribas Top of our list is BNP Paribas, which adopts an ESG-first approach across its investment strategies.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Articles from the UK 1. Title: Which? reveals Britain's greenest banks on which.co.uk. By Chiara Cavaglieri. 2. Title: Sustainable funds to invest in on moneyweek.com. By Holly Thomas. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Top Global Renewable Energy Stocks.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com. Tell me what you think! Talk to you next on November 3rd! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Welcome to the Newcomer Investor Channel! I love to chat about great businesses with awesome people. Please note: this podcast is not financial advice. I'm not telling YOU what to do... I'm just sharing what I do! Newcomer Investor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewcomerInvest Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@newcomerinvestor/featured Email me at ⁠iamthenewcomerinvestor@gmail.com⁠ TIMESTAMPS (0:00) - Intro  (0:56) - Don't panic - we are being tested (6:00) - Brookfield Renewable: i am officially buying (13:00) - Mondelez deserves to be on your watchlist (17:25) - EQB announces a new acquisition!

Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets. Down markets provide stock buying opportunities in some infrastructure and renewable energy stocks. Transcript & Links, Episode 115, October 6, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 115 titled “Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 4 article links below that time didn't allow me to review here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets I'm beginning with this article which reflects the title of this episode. The article is titled These 4 Stocks Will Thrive Even if There's a Recession. It's by Nicholas Jasinski and published on barrons.com. Here's some of what Mr. Jasinski writes. “A trio of U.S. government programs—the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Chips Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act—will help keep the money flowing, come economic rain or shine. Together, the three represent hundreds of billions of dollars in spending and subsidies targeted at upgrading the nation's roads and bridges, expanding domestic manufacturing of semiconductors, and modernizing the electrical grid, among many other things… Many of the obvious beneficiaries have already seen their stocks surge in anticipation. Those include the construction and engineering contractors who will be doing a lot of the planning and construction work for the plethora of projects coming up. Take Sterling Infrastructure (STRL) … a 2023 Barron's Roundtable pick in January when shares were around $32. The stock has climbed 126% this year, to a recent $74. Quanta Services (PWR) … the 800-pound gorilla in the space, is up 33% this year and trades for 27 times forward earnings, versus its five-year average of around 16.5 times. Chasing these infrastructure and electrification winners now seems tough, and there may be a better entry point should markets pull back. Some, though, might be worth considering despite big gains. Daniel Skubiz, a portfolio manager at Ziegler Capital Management, points to  MYR Group (MYRG) … which sits in the sweet spot for the investments that the U.S. government, utilities, and companies are making—recession or not. The stock, up 47% year to date, has been no slouch, and shares trade at a premium multiple of 21 times forward earnings. But that's well deserved for the builder of large-scale electrical infrastructure, including transmission and distribution power lines, substations, and for a variety of commercial and industrial applications. Other stocks in the group appear cheaper, and many are small-caps, which as a group have had a tough 2023… MasTec (MTZ) and Aecom (ACM) … are other construction and engineering companies that have sat out the group's 2023 rally and are trading at reasonable valuations. They're worth a look even if there's a recession.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets Continuing along these lines is this video podcast titled These Solar Energy Stocks Have Dropped 60%+ but They May Be Good Buys Now. It's by Travis Hoium and found on fool.com. Here's some of what Mr. Hoium says. The stocks he covers are Enphase, SolarEdge, SunPower, and Sunrun. “Solar energy stocks have had a tough year, despite improving subsidies and technology in the industry. Is a recovery coming? Solar energy stocks have been on a downward slide all year as interest rates and falling demand hit the industry. In this video, Travis Hoium covers the challenges and opportunities for some solar companies in the future.  *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Sept. 20, 2023.” End quotes. You can find the video by clicking this link https://youtu.be/27BJlOyAtrg ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets And we have more on renewable energy in this next article. It's titled 2 Renewable Energy Stocks That Could Put You in the Green and it's by Demetris Afxentiou on fool.ca. Now some brief comments by Mr. Afxentiou from his article. “Clean energy: long-term potential and a healthy yield Innergex Renewable Energy (TSX:INE) … is one of those stocks that go unnoticed by investors. It's also one of the renewable energy stocks that could bolster your long-term portfolio. Innergex operates a portfolio of 85 facilities with a generating capacity of over 4,200MW. The company also has a backlog of projects in various stages of development comprising over 9,300MW of capacity. Part of that is because, unlike many other renewable operators, Innergex has taken an aggressive stance on expansion. Innergex has operations across North America, South America, and Europe. In terms of facilities, Innergex's portfolio comprises hydro, wind, and solar elements. While its portfolio of facilities also includes battery energy storage systems. So then, what makes Innergex one of the renewable energy stocks to buy right now? Despite the company's aggressive growth and juicy dividend (more on that in a second), Innergex's stock is down 25% year to date. Some of that drop can be attributed to the rise in interest rates and spill-on effect it has on borrowing. Still, the company remains a stellar long-term pick that also boasts a healthy 5.89% (dividend), making it a great option for growth and income-seeking investors alike. (Next) An established name for a great, green investment Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) … is an intriguing option worthy of mention. Brookfield Renewable currently has operations across 20 countries, boasting a well-diversified portfolio of wind, solar, and hydro facilities across those markets. The stable, if not lucrative, business model that Brookfield and other renewable energy stocks adhere to provides a recurring source of revenue. That revenue stream is backed by long-term regulated contracts which often span decades. The company is also expecting to continue growing its portfolio through rate increases and expansion. Turning to income, Brookfield offers investors a juicy 5.22% yield. This fact, along with the expected growth of the renewable energy market alone, makes Brookfield a superb buy-and-forget candidate for almost any portfolio Throw in the substantial discount on the stock right now, which shows a 30% drop over the trailing 12-month period, and you have a great discounted buy. Final thoughts No investment is without some risk, and that includes the otherwise superb renewable energy stocks noted above. Fortunately, both Brookfield and Innergex have the funds and growth options to not only weather market volatility but continue to grow for years. In my opinion, one or both would do well as part of any well-diversified portfolio.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets Now here's an article that gives good ESG analysis into a stock in almost all ethical and sustainable portfolios -- whether they know it or not. The article is titled Does Coca-Cola's ESG Strategy Make It a Buy for Ethical Investors Seeking Sustainability With Dividends? It's by Nicholas Robbins – no relation to me – and seen on fool.com. Here's some of what Mr. Robbins says. “Striking the right balance between financial returns and ethical considerations remains a growing concern for many investors. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles can offer a guiding light for ethical investors. Coca-Cola (KO) … the beverage giant, offers an intriguing proposition in this regard. It's worth a look into whether Coca-Cola's stock provides an appealing choice for investors who prioritize sustainability and responsible corporate practices while seeking stable dividend income. A beacon of ESG commitment Essentially, ESG principles are a set of criteria that investors use to evaluate a company's impact on the world. In Coca-Cola's case, this translates into a commitment to reducing its environmental footprint, promoting social responsibility, and adhering to high governance standards. And all of this can impact the company's financial performance.  Coca-Cola's ESG strategy appears deeply embedded in the company's DNA. According to Morningstar Sustainalytics, the company ranks 29th for sustainability in the category of food products, beating out rival PepsiCo, which ranks 39th out of 624 companies.  Sustainability drives profitability Coca-Cola's initiatives to reduce plastic use, enhance water efficiency, and improve energy efficiency all have financial benefits… The company's 2021 sustainability goals included reducing the creation of new plastic from nonrenewable sources by 20% of its 2020 figures over the following five years…Less plastic means less raw material expense and less energy required for production, ultimately resulting in higher profit margins. Coca-Cola's adoption of ultra-lightweight technology for its packaging, which extends shelf life while saving on packaging costs, provides an excellent example of how sustainability and cost-efficiency can go hand in hand. Such innovations are not just about being environmentally responsible; they make business sense, too… Water replenishment provides sustainability Coca-Cola continues to deliver on its water leadership goals, having replenished more water than it consumed since 2015, according to its 2022 ESG report. This not only aligns with ethical concerns, but also helps ensure the company's long-term viability, as water remains a crucial ingredient in its offerings. Coca-Cola's water replenishment initiatives, such as the Living Danube Partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, contribute to environmental conservation and secure access to a crucial resource for its operations. This partnership includes efforts to restore water to the Danube River Basin, which covers 10 countries in Eastern Europe, where local wetlands fell to 20% of their historical area, according to the WWF… Forging a path to net-zero emissions Coca-Cola, together with its bottling partners, has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040… A sustainable dividend can't hurt Coca-Cola's commitment to ESG principles isn't just about doing the right thing; it also presents an enticing prospect for dividend-seeking investors. The company has a remarkable track record of increasing dividends annually for over six decades… Potential risks and rewards While Coca-Cola's sustainability initiatives appear impressive, there are potential challenges to consider. Continued transition to sustainable practices can involve upfront costs, which may impact short-term profitability. The Living Danube grant, for example, cost the company $4.4 million, not including the costs of establishment and implementation. Additionally, consumer preferences and regulatory changes can vary over time, potentially affecting product demand and supply chain dynamics. Such shifts can delay or even derail sustainability initiatives. Coke notes the challenge of building better consumer recycling habits have hampered its efforts to meet its World Without Waste goals, which sought to recycle one can or bottle for each one sold by 2030 and have seen little progression to date.  Investors should weigh these factors alongside the benefits of Coca-Cola's sustainable journey when evaluating its long-term investment appeal. Still, Coca-Cola's stock offers new investors a refreshing blend of sustainability and profitability for those who value both their financial and ethical bottom lines.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order 1) Title: Can the U.S. Make Solar Panels? This Company Thinks So. On nytimes.com. By Ivan Penn. 2) Title: Faith-Based Investing Gathers Momentum on morningstar.co.uk. By James Gard. 3) Title: Top 10: Renewable Energy Companies on energydigital.com. By Tom Swallow. 4) Title: 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch in 2023 MIT Technology Review on technologyreview.com. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Analysts Like These Stocks in Today's Markets.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com. Tell me what you think! Talk to you next on October 20th! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! Includes the following articles: “10 Sustainable Investing Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On”; “The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings”; “4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight”; “What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies”; “'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch”; and “The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine!” Transcript & Links, Episode 111, July 28, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 111 titled “The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In!” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 4 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In! I'm beginning with this fascinating article titled 10 Sustainable Investing Stocks Billionaires Are Loading Up On. It's by Ramish Cheema and found on finance.yahoo.com. Here's some of what Mr. Cheema has to say. Note: the number of billionaires quoted is at the end of Q1 2023. Quote. “To compile our list of billionaire sustainable stock picks we first used the Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF (ERTH) and picked out the top forty companies. Then, the number of billionaires that had invested in them as of Q1 2023 was determined and the final list of top ten sustainable stocks according to billionaires is as follows. 10. Ormat Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:ORA) Number of Billionaire Investors: 9 Ormat Technologies is a utility company that focuses primarily on generating power through geothermal sites and solar cells… Out of [24 hedge funds], the firm's largest investor is Ian Simm's Impax Asset Management (IPX.L) with a stake worth $178 million. 9. NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE:NEP) Billionaire Investors: 9 NextEra Energy Partners is an energy company that operates in the natural gas and renewable power industries. The firm announced in May 2023 that it plans to reach Real Zero emissions by 2025 and sell natural gas assets to finance future growth. 8. NIO Inc. (NYSE:NIO) Billionaire Investors: 9 NIO is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Shanghai, China. It makes and sells both SUVs and sedans and the firm is one of the dominant players in the growing Chinese electric vehicle market. However, a slowdown in the Chinese economy [reduced] vehicle deliveries [by] a sharp 17% annual drop… NIO's largest hedge fund investor [out of 18 hedge funds] is Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies since it owns ten million shares that are worth $113 million. 7. KB Home (NYSE:KBH) Billionaire Investors: 10 KB Home is an American construction company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. As part of its sustainability push, particularly since construction uses high volumes of timber, the firm announced in July that it will partner up with a nonprofit to fund efforts seeking to preserve landscapes and forest habitats… Among [29 hedge funds], Ken Fisher's Fisher Asset Management is the biggest shareholder with an investment of $110 million. 6. Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN) Billionaire Investors: 10 Sunrun is a solar power equipment provider which serves the needs of residential customers in the U.S. by providing products such as panels and energy systems… William B. Gray's Orbis Investment Management is the largest investor [out of 27 hedge funds], courtesy of a $265 million stake that comes via 13 million shares. 5. Meritage Homes Corporation (NYSE:MTH) Billionaire Investors: 10 Meritage Homes Corporation is a construction company that builds different kinds of single family homes in several American states. The firm's shares… are rated Buy on average… The largest [out of 27 hedge funds] is Ken Fisher's Fisher Asset Management with a stake worth $128 million. 4. Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR) Billionaire Investors: 11 Darling Ingredients is a food raw materials firm that focuses its efforts on ensuring that no portion of an animal is wasted during the slaughtering process… [Out of 29 hedge funds] Darling Ingredient's largest investor is Ian Simm's Impax Asset Management since it owns $240 million worth of shares. 3. Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Billionaire Investors: 12 Enphase Energy sells solar power products such as microinverters, charging solutions… to residential users… [Out of 55 hedge funds], the biggest shareholder is Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies through a $198 million investment. 2. First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FSLR) Billionaire Investors: 13 First Solar is an international solar power company that sells products including solar modules to large scale users such as utilities, commercial, and industrial users. Its shares are rated Buy on average… [Out of 39 hedge funds] First Solar's largest investor [is] Jim Simons' Renaissance Technologies with a $312 million stake. 1. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Billionaire Investors: 15 The firm has been facing mixed sentiment from Wall Street in July 2023 after a spectacular stock rally earlier this year. [Out of 82 hedge funds] D. E. Shaw's D E Shaw is the biggest shareholder through its $1.2 billion investment.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings The corporate ranking data in this next piece The 2023 Humankind 100 Rankings will be of great interest to most of you. Here's a brief description of what it's about. Quote. “Humankind 100 companies tend to contribute positively to humanity, for example by providing access to food, clean water, healthcare, or free digital services. Meanwhile, companies that hurt people, for example by contributing significantly to climate change or selling toxic products, tend to not make it on to the list.” End quotes. Do have a look at the ranking! The top five companies are Alphabet (GOOG), Microsoft Corp. (MSFT), Eli Lilly & Company (LLY.TI), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), and Abbvie Inc. (ABBV). ------------------------------------------------------------- 4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight Next, we have this article titled 4 ESG Stocks With Net-Zero Emissions Target in the Spotlight. It's by Ritujay Ghosh and found on 247wallst.com. Here's some of what the writer says about their stock picks. “1. Salesforce, Inc. (CRM Quick Quote CRM - Free Report) has successfully attained net-zero residual emissions throughout its value chain. Salesforce has also accomplished its objective of operating solely on 100% renewable energy… Salesforce's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 42%... Salesforce currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). 2. PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP Quick Quote PEP - Free Report) the global beverage giant, is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. As part of its sustainability efforts, PepsiCo is actively promoting regenerative agricultural practices… Another key target for PepsiCo is to ensure that all its packaging materials become recyclable, compostable and biodegradable. PepsiCo's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 9.9%... PepsiCo currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 3. Adobe Inc. (ADBE Quick Quote ADBE - Free Report) aims to attain a zero-carbon operational footprint, emphasizing the development of digital products that have a positive environmental impact. Adobe is actively working toward achieving a 100% renewable energy target by 2035… Adobe's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 14.5%... Adobe currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. 4. Microsoft Corporation (MSFT Quick Quote MSFT - Free Report) is actively pursuing various initiatives to achieve a net-negative carbon footprint by 2030… Microsoft's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.8%. Shares of Microsoft have gained 23.7% in the past three months. Microsoft currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies Now to another new article on renewable energy picks. The article is titled What is Renewable Energy? Benefits, Sources, and Top Companies. It's by Jennifer L. located on carboncredits.com. Now to some quotes from the analyst. “1. General Electric Co. (GE) General Electric has been at the forefront of wind energy technology, consistently enhancing turbine designs and improving efficiency… GE has installed over 49,000 units that generate wind electricity across the globe… GE has also invested in other renewable energy technologies, such as solar power, hydroelectricity, and hybrid. 2. NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) Running with a whopping $147 billion market cap, NextEra Energy has been investing billions in developing renewable energy sources. As one of the largest renewable energy producers in the world, the company leads the charge in solar and wind energy production… 3. Iberdrola SA (IBDRY) With a market cap of over $72 billion, Spain-based multinational electric utility company Iberdrola SA has more than 170 years of history. The company is a global leader in the generation, distribution, and trading of clean energy. 4. Orsted A/S (ORSTED.CO) Renewable energy company Orsted A/S excels in developing, building, and operation of offshore wind farms. The Danish firm currently owns the prestigious title of being the world's biggest offshore wind power developer, with a total capacity of over 7.5 GW.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch And more on renewable energy with this article 'America is going to lead again': Biden says wind and solar are already 'significantly cheaper' than coal and oil — 3 top US clean energy stocks to watch. It's by Vishesh Raisinghani on finance.yahoo.com. “1. First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) First Solar is one of the nation's largest utility-scale solar energy producers. The company's competitive edge stems from its proprietary, advanced thin-film module technology… Investors seeking a high-growth bet in this sector should add FirstSolar to their watchlist. 2. Brookfield Renewable (NYSE:BEP) If you're looking for a less risky and more established player in the renewable energy sector, Brookfield Renewable might be a wise bet. The Canada-based asset manager operates one of the largest green energy portfolios in the world… Brookfield is a dividend juggernaut. The stock offers a dividend yield around 4.6% at the moment. 3. SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:SEDG) SolarEdge has rapidly become one of the most well-known and valuable solar energy firms on the market. The company offers an end-to-end system that generates, stores and manages solar energy from home. Nearly three million homes across the globe were equipped with SolarEdge systems by the end of 2022.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine! And I finish up with this article titled The Importance Of Sustainable And Impact Investing And 3 Companies That Shine! It's by Finance Monthly and published on finance-monthly.com. Now some quotes on their recommendations. “1. ICL Group (NYSE: ICL) ICL Group is global specialty minerals company and one of the largest fertilizer manufacturers in the world. ICL focuses on creating sustainable solutions… includes developing innovative fertilizers to increase crop yields while decreasing environmental impact, recycling industrial by-products into useful resources, which aligns with several UN SDGs… 2. NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) NextEra Energy specializes in harnessing wind and solar energy across North America… Beyond renewable energy, they also engage in physical contracts, trading activities, and marketing. Their primary income source is distributing gas and electricity to Florida residents. 3. Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) Republic Services specializes in waste management and recycling. As the second-largest waste management company in the United States, its mission is to produce renewable energy through recycling.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order. 1) Title: Vegan investments: Are you putting your money where your mouth is? On veganfoodandliving.com. By Phil Davis. 2) Title: Why Fastenal is a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock (FAST) on nasdaq.com. By BNK Invest. 3) Title: 12 Best Solar Energy and Battery Stocks To Buy Now on finance.yahoo.com. By Hamna Asim. 4) Title: Revolutionizing the Future: “Emerging Green Technology Stocks” to Watch Now! – CLNV, GEVO, ADN, HYSR found on digitaljournal.com. By The Street Reports. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “The Sustainable Stocks The Rich Invest In!” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on August 11th. And, again, please look at my new totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Tell me what you think! Bye for now.   © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

This podcast includes covering these articles: “These 50 Canadian corporate citizens are a cut above,” by Rick Spence; “3 ESG Stocks to Buy With Focus Growing on Net-Zero,” by Abhinab Dasgupta; “2 Renewable Energy Stocks (With Dividends) That Could Put You in the Green,” by Jitendra Parashar; and “3 ESG Stocks in Focus for the Socially Responsible Investor,” by Tirthankar Chakraborty. And more... Transcript & Links, Episode 110, July 14, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 110 titled “These ESG Stocks Are A Cut Above.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! So, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 5 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here.. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. These ESG Stocks Are A Cut Above I'm going to start with an article as it provides insight into what ethical and sustainable investors might look for when investing in individual companies that reflect their personal values. Though renewable energy companies rank high on the list there are others from diverse industries that are also found here. Do read the article which is titled These 50 Canadian corporate citizens are a cut above. It's by Rick Spence and found on the corporateknights.com site. Here are some quotes by Mr. Spence. “Since 2002, Corporate Knights' ranking of Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens has been tracing public and private companies as well as Crown corporations with more than $1 billion in revenues. Our researchers probe 25 key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess how firms manage their resources, employees and finances in comparison to their peer group, with 50% of each company's score tied to the percentage of their revenue and investments that qualify as sustainable. For the Best 50, that percentage keeps climbing. Tellingly, the 2023 list is dominated by renewable-energy players high in sustainable revenue. Topping the Best 50 this year (up from second place in 2022 and 20th in 2021) is a pure-play clean energy company: Innergex Renewable Energy (INE.TO) The Longueuil, Quebec–based renewable-power producer operates 40 hydroelectric facilities, 35 wind farms, 11 solar farms and one energy-storage facility in Canada, the U.S., France and now Chile… In second place this year (up from third in 2022 and 14th in 2021) is: Brookfield Renewable Partners (BEP) the renewable-energy platform of Brookfield Corporation, the former Brascan empire (which got its start providing electricity in Brazil). With a market cap of $20.2 billion, more than seven times Innergex's $2.7 billion, Brookfield Renewable produces 25,400 megawatts of electricity through hydro, wind and solar facilities in Canada, the U.S., Colombia, Brazil, Europe and Asia. The company's latest annual report says it's also focusing on investing in ‘emerging transition asset classes' such as carbon capture and storage, recycling and biogas, ‘where our initial investment positions us for potential future large-scale decarbonization investment.' In third place is: Hydro-Québec (state-owned corporation) which was the top company in 2022, 2021 and 2018. While the company largely maintained its sustainable revenue from last year, competition is growing fiercer as more renewable-energy companies jump ahead. The ‘most improved' company on the list is: Canadian National Railway (CNI) It climbed from 35th place to seventh this year thanks to a notable increase in investments mainly aimed at rail network safety and integrity, as well as track infrastructure network resiliency and information technology initiatives. These investments totaled $2.5 billion, or 85% of Canadian National Railway's total investments, in 2021. (Now) Edmonton engineering firm Stantec (STN) scored highest on the Best 50 when it came to the percentage of its executives' variable pay linked to sustainability targets. With 26,000 employees and 350 offices on six continents, CEO Gord Johnston says the fast-growing company has been focused on building better communities for more than a decade. Best 50 bring home higher returns Corporate Knights researchers compared the stock performance of the public companies on the 2023 Best 50 versus that of the S&P/TSX Composite Index. Since 2002 (the year we published our first Best 50 list), Best 50 companies have rewarded their shareholders with 128% higher returns than the overall composite index. It's evidence that the ‘triple bottom line' (profit, people and planet) doesn't compromise the single bottom line – but expands it.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. These ESG Stocks Are A Cut Above My second article picks three big-cap names and is titled 3 ESG Stocks to Buy With Focus Growing on Net-Zero. By Abhinab Dasgupta and seen on finance.yahoo.com. Here are some quotes by Mr. Dasgupta on each of his picks. “These companies broadly pass the ESG standard required to dub them as leaders in the sector, i.e., they regularly set, revisit and report on their ESG targets. [And they] flaunt a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), have lucrative earnings potential, and should be looked into. 1) Salesforce, Inc. (CRM) This company provides customer relationship management technology, has already achieved net-zero residual emissions across its value chain and met its goal of 100% renewable energy in operations. It has targeted the removal of all carbon emissions by 2040 and has innovated a custom-built platform to track its own carbon footprint… The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 4.6% north over the past 60 days. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 42%. 2) NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) This mega-cap semiconductor company, which provides graphics and networking solutions, has reduced emissions by 15% per employee as of 2022 and has set a target to have 65% of its electricity usage come from renewable sources by the end of 2025. It has also made significant strides in the study of climate change by embarking on a project to help predict and mitigate environmental disasters. The company currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings has moved 71% north over the past 60 days. The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 129.3%. 3) PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) This global beverage giant has a set target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, and is working to promote regenerative agricultural practices. It has a target of making all its packaging materials recyclable, compostable, and biodegradable. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #2.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. These ESG Stocks Are A Cut Above Now another Canadian article with relevance to our global audience. It's titled 2 Renewable Energy Stocks (With Dividends) That Could Put You in the Green. It's by Jitendra Parashar at fool.ca. Here are some brief quotes by Mr. Parashar. “1) Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEP.UN) Could arguably be the most attractive renewable energy stocks listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. This Hamilton, Bermuda-headquartered renewable power-focused company has a market cap of $11.2 billion. Its stock currently trades at $30.82 with about 13.2% year-to-date gains, outperforming the TSX Composite, which has advanced by 1.8% in 2023 so far. Interestingly, Brookfield Renewable has been posting attractive double-digit positive YoY (year-over-year) growth in its total revenue for the last 11 quarters in a row… As the renewable energy company continues to focus on new acquisitions and growth initiatives to expand its business presence worldwide, you can expect its share prices to soar further in the coming years. In addition, Brookfield Renewable stock offers an attractive 4.7% annual dividend yield. 2) Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is another fundamentally strong Canadian renewable energy stock you may want to consider in 2023. It currently has a market cap of $6.9 billion, as its stock trades at $27.24 per share after losing nearly 26.6% of its value so far in 2023. This Toronto-headquartered firm has a large, well-diversified portfolio of clean power infrastructure assets, primarily in North America, Europe, and Latin America, and has more than three decades of experience working on power projects. Last year, the offshore wind segment accounted for over half of Northland Power's total revenue, while the remaining came from other segments like onshore renewables, efficient natural gas, and utility. The recent correction in Northland Power stock could be attributed to its earnings miss in the first quarter of 2023. Northland Power's sales from the offshore wind segment fell 13% YoY to $346 million last quarter. This YoY decline was mainly because the unusually high market prices it benefited from in the first quarter of 2022, particularly from its Gemini and Spanish projects, didn't happen again in the first quarter of 2023. That said, you can expect its YoY financial growth trend to improve in the coming years as the market prices gradually stabilize, which should help its share prices recover sharply. Besides the expected recovery, a decent annual dividend yield of 4.4% makes this renewable energy stock really attractive to buy on the dip.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. These ESG Stocks Are A Cut Above And I'll end with this article titled 3 ESG Stocks in Focus for the Socially Responsible Investor. It's by Tirthankar Chakraborty and published on zacks.com. Now here's some of what Mr. Chakraborty says about his recommendations. “1) Pool Corporation (POOL Quick Quote POOL - Free Report) This company is one of the biggest distributors of swimming pool equipment. Pool Corporation aims at waste reduction and provides effective energy solutions to lessen its environmental footprint. Pool Corporation not only donates through the National Forest Foundation but also participates in the Environmental Protection Agency's Water Sense program. POOL provides customers ample guidance to handle wastewater sensibly… The company's expected earnings growth rate for the next year is 5.9%. Its shares have already gained 32.7% over the past five-year period. Pool Corporation has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 2) Salesforce, Inc. (CRM Quick Quote CRM - Free Report) The company is one of the primary providers of customer relationship management software that helps manage cumbersome operations. Salesforce achieved 100% renewable energy from its operations. The company aims at purchasing renewable energy to increase access to clean power, especially in emerging economies. It also aims at net-zero carbon emissions and has established equal pay initiatives… The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 42%. Its shares have already gained 28.1% over the past five-year period. Salesforce sports a Zacks Rank #1. 3) Microsoft Corp (MSFT Quick Quote MSFT - Free Report) … has become a solid ESG stock. This tech behemoth and one of the leaders in cloud computing is also known as a leader in energy conservation. Microsoft, along with Volt Energy, is aiming at achieving 100% renewable energy by 2025. And by 2050, the company aims at getting rid of all carbon emissions… The company's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 4.7%. Microsoft shares have already gained 22.3% over the past five-year period. Microsoft currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). Shares of Pool Corporation, Salesforce and Microsoft, by the way, have gained 22.8%, 61.3%, and 41%, respectively, so far this year.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions 1) Title: 3 Stocks to Buy for The Continued Growth of Solar Energy on zacks.com. By Shaun Pruitt. 2) Title: VZ Named A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock etfchannel.com. By ETF Channel Staff. Articles from Canada, UK, and Europe 1) Title: Three investment trusts to take advantage of climate change - on investorschronicle.co.uk. By John Baron. 2) Title: 3 Canadian ESG Stocks for Ethical Investors on yahoo.com. By Adam Othman. 3) Title: Iberdrola, the Spanish company with the best corporate governance according to World Finance on atalayar.com. By Atalayar. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “These ESG Stocks Are A Cut Above.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! 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Rosemary, Joel and Allen discuss the Duke Energy sale of its renewables business to Brookfield Renewable for a massive $2.8B. The RWE merger with Con Edison makes it the #4 renewable energy company in the US. RWE also locked-in ship provider Jan De Nul in a multi-year deal - will other operators make similar moves? Balmoral has a new product to prevent scour at fixed bottom offshore turbines. Kansas State goes back-to-back in the Collegiate Wind Competition and our Wind Farm of the Week is Vattenfall's Hollandse Kust Zuid 1.5GW offshore farm! Visit Pardalote Consulting at https://www.pardaloteconsulting.comWind Power LAB - https://windpowerlab.comWeather Guard Lightning Tech - www.weatherguardwind.comIntelstor - https://www.intelstor.com Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us!  Uptime 170 Allen Hall: So Rosemary, I know you're a big, uh, soccer fan or football fan. Uh, I dunno if you saw that man said he won the trouble. I'm sure you were watching diligently, like every good football fan does. I watched that game. I made myself watch it. Why? It was important to the people of Manchester. Rosemary Barnes: Oh, the people of Manchester. Important to you, Allen.  Allen Hall: It is because that's the home of Oasis. That's valid. They had a really good time in Manchester over the weekend. Let me tell you. It was. Party Central. So,  Joel Saxum: so this week on the podcast we're gonna talk about Duke Energy selling some assets to, uh, unregulated assets to Brookfield, uh, renewables, and for 2.8 billion, which is a couple more dollars than the city of Manchester spent on their celebration. Um, Oh, after that, we're gonna get into R W E, becoming the number four renewable company in the US after their, uh, merger or acquisition with ConEd. Uh, and then also staying with r w e, the, the, the big German player there. Uh, tying up with Jan Renewal and some installation vessels for offshore wind in the future. And  Allen Hall: then we head over to the UK in particular, Scotland with our Mor and their Hex defense Scour protection, which is, uh, a new design and a, and a patented. Designed to get rid of, scour around, uh, fixed bottom foundations.  Rosemary Barnes: And then we're gonna talk about the 2023 Collegiate Wind Competition, which was won for the second year in a row by Kansas State University's Wildcat Wind Power, and then Wind Farm of the Week. This week is in the Netherlands. It's of the South, throughout the Netherlands, LAN se. I'm  Allen Hall: Allen Hall, president of Weather Garden, lightly taken. I'm here with the Vice President of North American Sales for Wind Power Lab. Joel Saxon and renewables expert Rosemary Barnes, and this is the Uptime Wind Energy Podcast. Duke Energy has announced an agreement to sell its unregulated utility scale commercial renewables business to Brookfield Renewable for approximately 2.8 billion. Joel, that's a nice tidy amount. Brook Brookfield Renewable, uh, is one of the world's largest owners in operators of renewable power, and we'll acquire the business including about 3.4 gigawatts of a utility scale, solar, wind, and battery storage across the United States. Duke Energy, obviously Will, will book a profit of about 1.1 billion before this whole thing is settled. So I think it works out for both sides. Joel. Uh, the approval's gonna end up finishing up the end of this year, so there's, there's a lot of legal going around and contracts and right, and oversight that has to happen before you can close in this kind of business.

Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy includes the following articles: “10 Best Socially Responsible Stocks to Buy According to Analysts,” by Fahad Saleem; “Top Infrastructure Stocks - From An Engineer's Perspective,” by Financial Engineering; “Top Utilities Stocks for May 2023, by Noah Bolton; “3 Sustainable Investing Stocks to Buy for Socially Responsible Gains,” by Joel Baglole Transcript & Links, Episode 106, May 19, 2023 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to my podcast episode 106 titled “Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. And look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! So, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief so that I can get as many companies covered as possible in the time allowed. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 7 article links below that time didn't allow me to review them here. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy I'm starting with this article titled 10 Best Socially Responsible Stocks to Buy According to Analysts by Fahad Saleem. Article found on insidermonkey.com. Here are a few of Mr. Saleem's quotes on each of his picks. “For this article we first scanned the Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund Investor Shares (VFTSX) which seeks to track the performance of the FTSE4Good US Select Index… The fund… uses ESG criteria to screen stocks. We picked 10 stocks which have a strong upside potential based on their average analyst price targets.  10. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 62 Analyst Price Target: $340 The Home Depot also mentions its ESG goals and ESG-related plans on its website. 9. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) Hedge Fund Holders: 66 Analyst Price Target: $545  Last year, Costco voted in favor of a proposal put forward by Green Century Capital Management which suggested that the company should set targets for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 8. NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) Hedge Fund Holders: 71 Analyst Price Target: $138 NIKE's slogan in the ESG space is ‘Move to Zero,' which shows its commitment to becoming carbon neutral. 7. Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) Hedge Fund Holders: 75 Analyst Price Target: $46.50 Pfizer plans to achieve the Net-Zero Standard by 2040. 6. Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) Hedge Fund Holders: 91 Analyst Price Target: $186.20 Despite short-term headwinds, analysts believe Tesla has a lot of room to run. 5. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) Hedge Fund Holders: 106 Analyst Price Target: $355 NVIDIA Corporation has pledged to use advanced technologies to fight the climate change problem… NVIDIA plans to source 65% of its global electricity from renewable sources by 2025. 4. UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) Hedge Fund Holders: 110 Analyst Price Target: $600 UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s ESG risk score is 15.3, according to Sustainalytics, which comes under the low risk category. 3. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) Hedge Fund Holders: 177 Analyst Price Target: $300 A strong ESG score and investments in the ESG space makes Visa Inc. a key part of the Vanguard FTSE Social Index Fund. 2. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) Hedge Fund Holders: 209 Analyst Price Target: $130  Alphabet Inc. is famous for investing heavily into the ESG space and environment-related projects. 1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Hedge Fund Holders: 259 Analyst Price Target: $304 Microsoft Corporation has secured solid ESG ratings from several independent agencies because of its investments in the ESG space and sustainable business practices.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy Now, an article that might interest many of you. It's titled Top Infrastructure Stocks - From An Engineer's Perspective, by Financial Engineering. Seen on seekingalpha.com. Here're some comments from the article. “1. American Tower Corporation (AMT) (Is) one of the largest global players in physical communications assets, most notably in macro cell towers and now data centers… The critical necessity for American Tower Corporation's assets will be at the heart of what is being dubbed as ‘Industrial Revolution 4.0' which is being discussed in regards to 5G and the Internet of Things, IoT… With the implementation of 5G and IoT we have the capability to significantly reduce traffic accidents, drastically improve manufacturing operations for greater flexibility in meeting global demands, and greatly improve our efficient use of resources with improved distribution networks of energy sources. 2. Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Train operations have greatly improved in recent years through a revolutionary change in the approach to rail operations known as precision scheduled railroading (or PSR)… the benefits of PSR are significant to rail operations… PSR changed the focus of traditional rail operations from full train operations to individual train car operations… In a recent government report it is evidenced that PSR has led to a drastic decrease in operating ratios (operating expenses as a proportion of revenues) from 2011-2021… 3. DTE Energy (DTE). The main reason for including this company among the most important is due to the increasing electrification of our world… The vast majority of DTE's revenues are derived from its 2.2 million electric customer connections, the undisputed leader in the state of Michigan. … Detroit (Michigan) automakers own roughly 10-15% of global market share for vehicle sales and closer to 40% of the United States market share. If DTE is successfully able to expand and sufficiently meet the energy demands of the EV ramp-up in Detroit it will be pivotal in proving the viability of EV adoption not just in the United States but for the rest of the world as well… While each of these companies may not provide home run returns witnessed by tech in the past several decades, I'd be surprised if they do not provide solid, healthy returns and stability to a portfolio. If these corporations and their peers suffer substantial losses or fail in the near future, we most likely will have bigger concerns as a society than the performance of these stocks.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy A favorite of older ethical investors is utility stocks for their stability of returns. This is a good piece about them. It's titled Top Utilities Stocks for May 2023, by Noah Bolton. Article on investopedia.com. Here's some of what Mr. Bolton says about his picks. “These are the utilities stocks with the lowest 12-month trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. Because profits can be returned to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks, a low P/E ratio shows that you're paying less for each dollar of profit generated. Enel Chile S.A. (ENIC): Enel is a Chilean-based electricity provider. The company creates electricity from solar, wind, and geothermal power plants… 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio 2.8. Brookfield Renewable Corp. (BEPC): Brookfield Renewable owns and operates pure-play renewable energy facilities focusing on wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Brookfield Renewable and EIG Consortium entered a binding agreement in March to acquire 100% of Origin Energy Ltd.'s energy markets business, ‘Australia's largest integrated power generator and energy retailer…' 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio 4.2. Pampa Energia S.A. (PAM): Pampa Energia is an integrated energy company based in Argentina operating hydroelectric plants, thermal plants, and wind farms. The company also explores and produces natural gas, oil, and various petrochemicals… 12-Month Trailing P/E Ratio 4.3. Fastest-Growing Utilities Stocks These are the top utilities stocks as ranked by a growth model that scores companies based on a 50/50 weighting of their most recent quarterly year-over-year (YOY) percentage revenue growth and most recent quarterly YOY earnings-per-share (EPS) growth… Altus Power Inc. (AMPS): Altus Power is a clean electrification company that services commercial, industrial, and public industries. At the end of 2022, Altus Power reached an agreement with True Green Capital Management LLC to acquire 220 MW of solar assets for $293 million… EPS Growth 600%. Revenue Growth 24%. Cadiz Inc. (CDZI): Cadiz is a water treatment company that offers clean water resources for agricultural development. Note Cadiz doesn't have an EPS growth figure… because the company reported negative EPS in the most recent quarter… Revenue Growth 304%. Capital Power Corp. (CPX.TO): Capital Power owns and operates 29 renewable energy facilities located throughout North America… Net income in the first quarter more than doubled from the year before… EPS Growth 148. Revenue Growth 153%. Utilities Stocks With the Most Momentum Genie Energy Ltd. (GNE): Genie is an energy provider that supplies electricity and natural gas for residential and business customers. The company also operates a solar energy business segment. In late March, Genie Renewables acquired the rights to a 6.25-megawatt solar generation site in upstate New York. Genie's revenue increased 23% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023… 12-Month Trailing Total Return 129%. Cadiz Inc.: See company description (previously)… 12-Month Trailing Total Return 129%. Enel Chile S.A.: See company description (previously)… 12-Month Trailing Total Return 118%.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Socially Responsible Stocks To Buy Lastly, we have this recommendation titled 3 Sustainable Investing Stocks to Buy for Socially Responsible Gains by Joel Baglole. Found it on investorplace.com. Now a few comments by him. “1. General Electric (NYSE:GE) The company is pushing further into renewable energy, namely with GE Vernova… GE Vernova develops wind turbines, hydropower generation and energy storage solutions. GE stock has gained 73% in the past 12 months, including a 56% increase this year. 2. Ford Motor (NYSE:F) Ford Motor which is spending more than $50 billion in an effort to produce 2 million electric vehicles a year by the end of 2026… And the company pays a quarterly dividend of 15 cents a share for a yield above 5%. 3. Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) (Is) the largest producer of lithium for EV batteries in the world… Over the past five years, Albemarle stock has gained 78%. In the past 12 months, however, the company's share price has come down 10%. This is mainly due to shifting demand in China, where the country's electric vehicle production has been repeatedly interrupted due to Covid-19 lockdowns.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mention – not in any order 1. Title: Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure: Revolutionizing the Energy Industry with Sustainable Investments on beststocks.com. By Roberto Liccardo. 2. Title: This solar energy tech stock could surge 50%, Guggenheim says on cnbc.com. By Hakyung Kim. 3. Title: 3 Sustainable Investing Stocks to Buy on investorplace.com. By Joel Baglole. 4. Title: Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q2 2023 on investopedia.com. By Zaw Thiha Tun. 5. Title: 3 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch Amid Insufficient Hydrogen Funding on zacks.com. By Aparajita Dutta. 6. Title: Water and investing – the risks, opportunities and why it matters on www.hl.co.uk. By Laura Hoy. 7. Title: 7 Alternative Energy Stocks to Watch in 2023 on investorplace.com. By Muslim Farooque. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “.” Now, please be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these terribly troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on June 2nd. And, again, look at my newly totally revised website at investingforthesoul.com! Bye for now. © 2023 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul  

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the drive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions have put increased focus on energy security and resilience. Brookfield's Ignacio Paz-Ares Aldanondo, who leads M&A for Brookfield Renewable in Europe, and Patrick Fragman, CEO of Westinghouse, discuss how to build energy resilience, where nuclear power fits in the picture of overall decarbonization and energy security goals, and where the opportunities are. Please read this disclaimer (https://www.brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

Welcome to the Newcomer Investor Channel! The overarching goal for this channel is to share insights, learn from each other, chat about the beauty of investing and foster healthy debate by sharing various viewpoints.  NOTE: This podcast should NOT be taken as financial advice, and is for entertainment purposes only.  Newcomer Investor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewcomerInvest  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbj1hYaUwwvjBFqvl-IVfQw  Email me at ⁠iamthenewcomerinvestor@gmail.com⁠  (0:00) - Intro (1:26) - Legend Power Systems (2:00) - Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF (2:32) - Canadian Quality Dividend ETF (3:19) - Telus (4:08) - FansUnite Entertainment (5:07) - Base Carbon (7:09) - XGRO (7:48) - Fortis (8:54) - Air Canada (9:44) - Transalta Renewables (10:42) - JEPI (13:13) - Apple (14:37) - Microsoft (15:17) - BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (16:06) - Aritzia (16:45) - Canadian Pacific Railway (18:03) - Aecon Group (19:03) - Disney (20:24) - Bell (21:19) - Bitcoin (21:51) - Meta (23:27) - High Dividend Canadian ETF (24:06) - Manulife (24:40) - Kits Eyecare (25:39) - Teladoc Health (26:39) - Granite REIT (27:23) - TC Energy (27:43) - Enghouse Systems (28:32) - Google (29:23) - Northland Power (29:41) - Alibaba (31:00) - Restaurant Brands International (31:54) - Brookfield Asset Management (32:24) - Cash (32:54) - Quebecor (34:02) - SCHD (34:48) - Brookfield Renewable (36:37) - Algonquin Power (37:44) - Enbridge (38:22) - EQB (39:58) - Abaxx Technologies (45:20) - Smartcentres (46:42) - TD (48:14) - Riocan REIT (49:41) - Power Corporation (50:44) - Canadian National Railway (52:16) - Scotiabank (54:07)  - The S&P 500 (55:26) - Brookfield Corporation

Welcome to the Newcomer Investor Channel! The overarching goal for this channel is to share insights, learn from each other, chat about the beauty of investing and foster healthy debate by sharing various viewpoints.  NOTE: This podcast should NOT be taken as financial advice, and is for entertainment purposes only.  Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewcomerInvest  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbj1hYaUwwvjBFqvl-IVfQw  Email me at ⁠iamthenewcomerinvestor@gmail.com⁠  TIMESTAMPS  (0:00) - (0:00) - Intro + This is NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE (2:46) - I have invested 40% of my Great West Lifeco money! (3:27) - Brookfield Corporation $BN (6:50) - Northland Power $NPI (7:50) - Why do I not just buy Brookfield Renewable instead (8:37) Wind vs Hydro (10:20) - Implication for Northland Power and their recent results (11:50) - Short and future term project pipeline (12:50) - Dividend and Free Cash Flow (15:53) - Yield, Total return, and stock movement (17:22) - Google and AI

In this episode, we hear from Stephen Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer for Brookfield Renewable and Michael Daschle, SVP, Operations at Brookfield Properties. The pair discuss the progress in green developments - as exemplified by the firm's Manhattan West property - and the key role of regionally sourced renewable energy via power purchasing agreements (PPAs) for corporate clients. Michael also gives our producers a tour of Manhattan West.Please read this disclaimer (http://brookfield.com/podcast-disclaimer) before listening.

#uranium #cameco #investing #stocks Our resident uranium expert Justin Huhn from Uranium Insider talks about the latest with Cameco, and it's purchase of Westinghouse with Brookfield Renewable. Justin's website: https://www.uraniuminsider.com/home Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevebarton101 Contact Andy Schectman at Miles Franklin to order precious metals. Tell him you heard it on "In it to Win it" and Andy guarantees you the best price on silver and gold in the country. Precious Metals Steve Style: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/contact-2 Website: https://www.stevebartonmoney.com/ Email: stevebartonmoney@gmail.com

A string of economic data is throttling commoditiesOn Friday mining audiences manager Michael McCrae recorded Kitco Roundtable with correspondent Paul Harris. On Thursday consumer price inflation report was released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Inflation increased by 0.4% in September which was higher than the forecasts predicted.  The inflation print along with last week's strong jobs number pushes the Fed to further tightening.  As if to put an exclamation point on it, Michigan Consumer Sentiment was released today. It ticked up in October.The gold market is ending the week down nearly $90 from its October highs as investors renew their expectations of a very aggressive Federal Reserve into the year-end. The yellow metal dropped below the $1,650 an ounce level, with December Comex gold futures last trading at $1,647.80, down 1.74% on the day.In mining news Cameco announced this week it is partnering to acquire Westinghouse Electric Company, one of the world's largest nuclear services businesses.Partner is Brookfield Renewable, which will own a 51% interest in Westinghouse and Cameco will own 49%.Westinghouse services about half the nuclear power generation sector and is the original equipment manufacturer to more than half the global nuclear reactor fleet.Costs for the two will be about $2.25 billion each. 

US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are lower, following mixed Asian trade. Bank of England policy communication is under scrutiny after mixed signals on its Gilt buying program. FOMC minutes are due for publication today. Companies Mentioned: Brookfield Business Partners, Cameco, Brookfield Renewable, Intel

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Articles covered include: “Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q3 2022”; “Ameresco: Alternative Energy's Best Near-Term Capital Gain Prospect”; “Alternative Energy Stock Quietly Having a Great Year”; “3 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy”; “2 Unstoppable Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade”; and “3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now.” And more Podcast: ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 Transcript & Links, Episode 88, July 29, 2022 Next podcast either September 2 or 9 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 88 published on July 29, 2022, titled “ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Please note that my next podcast will be either September 2 or 9. I'm taking August off to work on some projects. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 Now it seems that most analysts' ESG recommendations in the media continue to focus on ESG energy stocks and funds. So, I have several articles with that view. The first one is titled Top Alternative Energy Stocks for Q3 2022. It's by Nathan Reiff. Found at investorpedia.com. Now some quotes. “Here are the top three alternative energy stocks with the best value, the fastest growth, and the most momentum… 1) Daqo New Energy Corp. (DQ) Is a China-based solar energy company that manufactures polysilicon for sale to manufacturers of solar cells and modules. The company also manufactures photovoltaic wafers. Daqo reported earnings for Q1 2022 on April 21. Net income attributable to shareholders surged by over sixfold while revenues quintupled year-over-year (YOY). This performance was driven in part by a jump in polysilicon sales volume. 2) Excelerate Energy Inc. (EE) Is a liquified natural gas (LNG) company. It offers regasified natural gas delivery, storage, and other related services. It has operations around the globe. On May 20, the company reported that it had signed a 10-year contract with a subsidiary of Gasgrid Finland Oy to charter a floating storage and regasification vessel. The vessel will serve Finland and the Baltic region with liquefied natural gas and related services. 3) Iberdrola SA (IBDRY) Is a Spain-based multinational electric utility company. The company engages in the generation, distribution, and trading of electricity. It specializes in clean energy, including onshore and offshore wind, and solar energy.” End quotes. My comment about Daqo. It's still being accused of using forced labor. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 Now, here's the second article in this ESG energy stocks theme titled Ameresco: Alternative Energy's Best Near-Term Capital Gain Prospect. By Peter F. Way on seekingalpha.com. Here are some quotes from Mr. Way's blog. “A 3-5 month prospect from here of Ameresco share prices could reasonably range from a $46.00 low to $58.80 high from its present price of $47.30, a +24.3% gain. From Yahoo Finance. Quote. ‘Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE:AMRC) (is) a clean technology integrator, provides a portfolio of energy efficiency and renewable energy supply solutions in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It offers energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, energy security and resilience, asset sustainability, and renewable energy solutions for businesses and organizations… In addition, the company sells photovoltaic (PV) solar energy products and systems, as well as provides consulting and enterprise energy management services; and owns and operates a wind power project located in Ireland… As of December 31, 2021, the company owned and operated 147 small-scale renewable energy plants and solar PV installations.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 And a third article in the ESG energy stock space titled Alternative Energy Stock Quietly Having a Great Year. By Schaeffer's Digital Content Team on schaeffersresearch.com. This is some of what the team has to say. “Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH) Is a global energy technology company and a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems. The company's semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual solar module level and brings a system-based high-technology approach to solar energy generation, storage, control, and management. The company has shipped more than 45 million microinverters, and over 2.0 million Enphase-based systems have been deployed in more than 135 countries… On the charts, ENPH is up roughly 17% in 2022… Enphase Energy stock offers a rich valuation at a price-earnings ratio of 55.87 and a price-sales ratio of 18.24. Nonetheless, the company has maintained high and consistent growth rate over multiple years, which has helped the market justify the company's inflated valuation… Enphase Energy is also expected to grow its revenues and earnings 31.7% and 22.9%, respectively, for fiscal 2023.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 And a fourth article in this ESG energy stocks vein is titled 3 Most Undervalued Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy. By Will Ashworth on InvestorPlace.com. Among Mr. Ashworth's comments are the following. “1) Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE:BEPC) Was created so that investors could invest in its renewable power assets through a corporation rather than a limited partnership… The company's June 2022 annual shareholder's meeting highlighted that Brookfield Renewable Corporation generated $934 million in funds from operations (FFO) in 2021, 10% higher than a year earlier… In the five years between 2021 and 2026, it expects to grow funds from operations by 10% or more annually… For those who want a more diversified portfolio, you can own Brookfield Renewable Corporation indirectly through Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE:BAM), which owns 26% of the company. Brookfield Asset Management stock is down 25% year-to-date.   You won't go wrong owning Brookfield Asset Management over the long haul.    2) NextEra Energy Partners LP (NYSE:NEP) Is a growth-oriented limited partnership created by its parent company, NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE), in June 2014. It owns wind and solar projects, natural gas, and infrastructure assets in the U.S… It (seeks) to grow LP distributions by 12% to 15% per year between 2019 and 2024. So far, it's increased them by approximately 15% per year… Its annualized distributions since its IPO have increased by 290%, from 75 cents to $2.93 at the end of 2021.   Down 9.4% YTD, I wouldn't say that NextEra Energy Partners LP is a screaming buy, but it's not overpriced either. 3) Ameresco (NYSE:AMRC) (Yes again!) Is (in) the business of owning renewable assets and helping others implement clean energy solutions for their businesses… In 22 short years, Ameresco's completed more than $11 billion in energy solution projects for more than 8,000 customers worldwide. In addition, it owns 353 million watts of energy (MWe) assets for solar, landfill gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and battery storage… Ameresco has been able to increase its revenues since 2017 by more than 21% annually, from $717 million in 2017 to an estimated $1.87 billion in 2022. Over the same period, the company has grown its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) by 27.1% annually.   With Ameresco stock down more than 46% YTD, it's trading at the same levels it did in December 2020, 18 months ago. Under $40 would be a perfect entry point. ” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022 In this next article Brookfield Renewable Corporation and NextEra Energy Partners LP are again recommended. It's titled 2 Unstoppable Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy for the Next Decade. By Matthew DiLallo. On fool.com. “1) Brookfield Renewable (BEPC) Brookfield Renewable operates a globally diversified portfolio of renewable energy and energy transition assets. It currently generates 21 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy… Its assets produce steady cash flows backed by long-term power purchase agreements… Brookfield anticipates that mergers and acquisitions will add up to 9% per share to its bottom line each year. The company recently raised a record $15 billion for an energy transition fund to help companies decarbonize their operations. That's giving it additional capital to complete deals, positioning it to further capitalize on the decarbonization megatrend.  2) NextEra Energy, Inc. (NEE) NextEra Energy operates Florida Power & Light (FPL), a leading electric utility in the state, and NextEra Energy Resources, a large-scale clean energy infrastructure business… The energy resources unit operates natural gas pipelines, renewable energy generating facilities, battery storage operations, and electricity transmission lines that generate steady cash flow backed by long-term fee-based contracts. The company… recently unveiled its Real Zero strategy to eliminate its carbon emissions by 2045. Florida Power & Light is undertaking the largest solar energy expansion in the nation, which it's supplementing with large-scale battery storage deployment. It also aims to replace natural gas in its power plants with green hydrogen and renewable natural gas… Management expects profits to grow by more than 10% this year. It then foresees them expanding at the high end of its 6% to 8% target range through at least 2025. That should give the utility the funds to grow its 2.1%-yielding dividend by at least 10% annually through 2024.” End quotes. Incidentally, Florida Power & Light is just accused of unethical competitive behavior. ------------------------------------------------------------- Top Solar Panel Companies 2022 Finally, this article is not a stock recommendation but rather an interesting assessment of solar panel makers available in the US. It's titled Top Solar Panel Companies 2022 and by Lisa Iscrupe on saveonenergy.com. Here is some of what Ms. Iscrupe and fellow researchers say. Quote. “The solar industry is a combination of many business sectors. From solar installers to dealers to solar panel manufacturers, navigating your solar energy journey can take time. When you are researching solar panels for your home, one place that's good to start is with the solar panel company or manufacturer that you want. Based on our research, here's our top 10 solar panel companies: Canadian Solar Inc. Jinko Solar SunPower CertainTeed LG Tesla First Solar Inc. Lumos Hanwha REC Solar End quotes. There's much more information on their site. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now Now we turn from ESG energy stocks to infrastructure with an article titled 3 High-Yield Infrastructure Stocks to Buy Now. It's by Daniel Foelber, Scott Levine, and Lee Samaha. Again on fool.com. Now one of the recommendations is Kinder Morgan, an oil-gas pipeline company. Hence, I'm leaving it out. “1) Scott Levine picks Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC) (BIP) … Currently offers an enticing forward dividend yield of 3.8%. With global operations in North and South America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region, Brookfield Infrastructure has a worldwide presence in a variety of infrastructure projects including (but not limited to) natural gas pipelines and storage, data centers, toll roads, and electricity transmission… investors should be relieved to learn that 90% of the company's debt is a fixed rate… Should the company return $2.16 to unitholders in 2022 as it plans, it will represent an approximate 10% compound annual growth rate for its distribution since 2009. Looking ahead, management has targeted continued annual distribution growth of 5% to 9%. 2) Lee Samaha recommends Hubbell (HUBB) There aren't many industrial companies whose earnings are trending ahead of initial expectations going into 2022, but Hubbell is one of them. Management began 2022 forecasting organic sales growth of 8%-10% and adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $8.75–$9.25 only to raise it to 11%-13% and $9-$9.40 on the first-quarter earnings call in late April… The company makes electrical equipment, meters, connection products, and lighting fixtures. About 56% of its sales go to the utility market (mainly transmission and distribution), with 44% to electrical solutions (electrical products, connection, and bonding). There's a need to replace the infrastructure of an aging U.S. electrical grid… No company will be truly safe from a recession, but Hubbell stands to do relatively well. Throw in a 2.3% dividend yield, and the stock is attractive for investors.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Other Honorable Mentions – not in any order, links on this podcast's webpage 1) Title This Renewable-Energy Juggernaut Continues to Produce Powerful Results on fool.com. By Matthew DiLallo. 2) Title 3 Sustainable ETFs for ESG-Focused Investors on the Canadian yahoo.com site. By Adam Othman. 3) Title My Top Renewable Energy Stock for the Second Half of 2022 on fool.com. By Daniel Foelber. Plus an article for UK investors — again link on this podcast's webpage Title Best ESG Funds 2022 – Forbes Advisor UK. By Andrew Michael. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “ESG Energy Stocks for 3Q 2022.” To get all the links, and stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope in these deeply troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Now I'm taking August off to work on some projects, so I'll talk to you next Friday, either September 2nd or 9th. Have a great August! Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Gun-Free Funds and Eco Crypto Picks. Articles covered include: “Opinion: This pacifist, faith-based fund-management company is fighting gun violence in its own way”; “Values-based Investing: 3 ESG, Sharia-compliant ETFs To Know”; “This Renewable Energy Stock Is Plugging Into 2 Potentially Massive Market Opportunities”; Kraft Heinz A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 4.3% Yield”; and “The Five Best Eco-Friendly Cryptocurrencies.” Podcast: Gun-Free Funds and Eco Crypto Picks Transcript & Links, Episode 84, June 3, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to my podcast episode 84 published on June 3, 2022, titled “Gun-Free Funds and Eco Crypto Picks” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. Also, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Gun-Free Funds With all the talk about the horrific gun violence in the US, investors often wonder if they can invest in gun-free funds? This article on MarketWatch provides insight into one such fund. It's titled, Opinion: This pacifist, faith-based fund-management company is fighting gun violence in its own way. It's by Debbie Carlson. Here are some quotes. “Faith-based investment funds have long tried to reduce gun violence through advocacy, with some success. One fund family, Praxis Mutual Funds, has worked on this issue in conjunction with other faith-based groups for at least 20 years. The fund manager follows pacifist values, so it has no weapons investments in its $2 billion asset pool… Mark Regier, vice president of stewardship investing and director of sales for Praxis Mutual Funds in Goshen, Indiana, spoke to MarketWatch about the company's work, some of the limits of investor advocacy and a solution he wishes for. Q and A MarketWatch: Faith-based investment funds have tried to reduce gun violence for many years now. What are some of Praxis' efforts? Regier: Starting in 2018-2019, we started looking at how the credit-card companies and banks are involved. Citigroup (C) imposed new restrictions on lending to retail clients involved in the gun business. Car rental companies like Hertz (HTZ) and Alamo, national hotels like Wyndham (WH) and Best Western, airlines like Delta (DAL) and United (UAL) stopped offering National Rifle Association-related promotions. We've been involved with conversations that led to Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) and Walmart (WMT) ending the sales of some of their weapons. Kroger (KR) has chosen to exit the firearms business… Marketwatch: Many gun manufacturers are small-cap and mid-cap stocks, so the direct financial effect is limited. But it's the cultural aspect that looms large and makes it a tougher fight — that's what it sounds like. Regier: … On the cultural issue, there may be lessons learned with the advocacy of reducing tobacco use, like media not making it sexy. There's a lot to be explored there (to apply to lowering gun violence). But the hill to climb on this issue is a lot tougher because our cultural attachment to the renegade, lone-justice-seeking gunman … We also have easy access to guns and a desensitization to violence as a solution… MarketWatch: How can investors think about this issue? Regier: It's an opportunity to reflect on one's own values to understand how deeply do they go… I think then you begin to look at fund families that are out there that are not just carrying some ESG label, but that are actually working beyond that, that are doing shareholder advocacy.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Gun-Free Funds In this next article, you'll find another faith-based fund as well as an ESG gun-free fund. It's titled Values-based Investing: 3 ESG, Sharia-compliant ETFs To Know by Eliezer Toh. It's found on syfe.com. (Please note though that only the first fund might fully conform to Islamic Law). Here are quotes from the article. “Many people want to make sure they aren't investing in companies that go against their beliefs and values… This growing sector includes Sharia-compliant investments as well as funds screened through environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors… Here are three ETFs to consider. 1) SP Funds S&P 500 Sharia Industry Exclusions ETF (SPUS) (This fund) invests in companies within the S&P 500 index, excluding those that don't comply with Islamic law i.e. firms involved in alcohol, tobacco, gambling, weapons, pork products, adult entertainment, credit cards, and charging interest… The ETF also screens out companies with a lot of debt… The top holdings (in this fund) include Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet and Tesla. Overall, the ETF has 215 holdings, less than half of a S&P 500 ETF like SPY… In terms of performance, in 2021 (this fund rose) 35.2% (versus) SPY's 28.6%… (This fund) is offered by SP Funds, a fund manager dedicated to halal, Sharia-compliant financial solutions. (It) has an expense ratio of 0.49%. 2) iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF (ESGU) (This fund) gives investors exposure to large- and mid-cap US stocks with favorable ESG ratings. It's designed for… the long-term. (The fund) has an MSCI ESG fund rating of AAA (leader) and excludes companies involved in civilian firearms, controversial weapons, tobacco, thermal coal and oil sands. Some of its top holdings include Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Johnson & Johnson… (The fund) has an expense ratio of 0.15%, making it one of the cheaper ETFs in the ESG space.” 3) Engine No. 1 Transform 500 ETF (VOTE) VOTE aims to bring about transformational changes in companies through shareholder activism.  The activist hedge fund behind the ETF, Engine No. 1, came into prominence after winning three ExxonMobil board seats in June 2021… The ETF buys shares in 500 of the largest US stocks and aims to lobby other shareholders of these companies to vote in favour of climate change and ESG agendas… It carries an expense ratio of just 0.05%, similar to most low-cost S&P 500 ETFs. " End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- This Renewable Energy Stock Is Plugging Into 2 Potentially Massive Market Opportunities Now, we return to a familiar theme, evident from this next article's title This Renewable Energy Stock Is Plugging Into 2 Potentially Massive Market Opportunities. It's by one of our great regular analysts, Matthew DiLallo from fool.com. Here are some quotes. “Brookfield Renewable (BEPC)(BEP) started as a hydroelectric power producer. It has since become a large-scale renewable energy company by adding onshore wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation (e.g., rooftop solar), and energy storage platforms… It (is) one of the largest renewable energy producers in the world… Recently, the company added two new potentially massive long-term growth drivers in green hydrogen and carbon capture.  The economy needs a versatile fuel like natural gas to help manage seasonality and renewable energy's intermittency issues. Many believe that green hydrogen could be the solution… Brookfield is seeking to tap into the hydrogen opportunity. In late 2020, it agreed to supply renewable energy to fully energize a planned green hydrogen plant by Plug Power (PLUG)… Brookfield Renewable is also joining forces with energy infrastructure giant Enbridge (ENB) to build a green hydrogen plant in Canada… Brookfield Renewable also sees a bright future in carbon capture. That recently led it to invest in a leading North American modular carbon capture solutions provider… These emerging industries could be major growth drivers.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Kraft Heinz A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 4.3% Yield Now many of you seek dividends from quality ESG companies. This article might pique your interest. It's titled Kraft Heinz A Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock With 4.3% Yield at forbes.com from the Dividend Channel. Here are some quotes. “Kraft Heinz (KHC)has been named a Top Socially Responsible Dividend Stock by Dividend Channel, signifying a stock with above-average ‘DividendRank' statistics including a strong 4.3% yield, as well as being recognized by prominent asset managers as being a socially responsible investment… According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Kraft Heinz is a member of the iShares USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA)… which owns $4,959,267 worth of Kraft Heinz shares…” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Eco Crypto Picks Numerous investors today are buying cryptocurrencies. For ethical and sustainable investors, which ones should they favor? This article might help you. It's titled The Five Best Eco-Friendly Cryptocurrencies by Justin Freeman. It appeared on asktraders.com. Here are some quotes from Mr. Freeman. “One of the biggest challenges facing cryptocurrencies is the amount of energy needed to operate the blockchain systems which support them. Bitcoin and Ethereum currently use as much energy each year as Argentina, Malaysia, and the Netherlands… The accounting methodologies of Cardano, Polkadot, Ripple, and Tezos have been designed to use less energy. They also offer faster processing times and a range of other features which make them better equipped to take crypto to the next level. 1. CARDANO (ADA) Cardano was founded in 2015 and launched in 2017 by Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson. The aim was to take the best bits of Ether but use ‘Proof of Stake' (PoS) protocols to manage the blockchain. PoS is a much more eco-friendly methodology than the ‘Proof of Work' (PoW) system used by Bitcoin and Ether. 2. RIPPLE (XRP) The Ripple network cuts down on its carbon footprint by using trusted validators to confirm transactions and keep track of its XRP tokens. The fact that all XRP coins have already been mined also helps, and Ripple has a stated aim to be carbon neutral by 2030… An SEC lawsuit hangs over Ripple. The case was brought against the firm in 2020, but when it is resolved, the price of XRP can be expected to rise. 3. TEZOS (XTZ) Tezos uses Liquid Proof of Stake protocols to manage its consensus mechanism. The energy savings are substantial and have also been audited by the internationally recognised accounting and auditing form PwC. 4. POLKADOT Polkadot uses PoS protocols to take energy efficiency to another level. The Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) found that Polkadot emerged as the network with the least electricity consumption compared with Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, and other top cryptos. 5. BITGREEN (BITG) BitGreen was created to offer an eco-friendly alternative to Bitcoin. It uses Proof of Stake protocols, and there is no need for energy-intensive mining of new coins. Energy saving is part of the coin's DNA, and it draws on behavioural science to encourage behaviour which is good for the environment. Users are rewarded for actions such as drinking sustainable coffee, carpooling, and volunteering.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Eco Crypto Picks Now some thoughts from a crypto enthusiast who is also a socially responsible investor.The article is titled Here's Why I'm Putting My Crypto Investments on Hold by Emma Newbery in The Motley Fool. Now some quotes from Ms. Newberry. “I'm passionate about cryptocurrency… More recently, I've paused my crypto purchases, at least for a little while. To be clear, I'm not selling any of my existing investments. I plan to hold for at least 10 years, and probably more, and I'm earning decent rates of interest on many of my crypto assets. However, for me, it's a good time to take a step back. Here are four reasons why. 1. My portfolio is out of balance. 2. I want to see what regulation will bring. 3. The market may well fall further. 4. I'm increasingly uncomfortable with the shadier side of crypto. I am extremely conscious about the way I spend and invest my money. I opt for fair trade products and prioritize socially responsible investments. In crypto, I'm a big fan of Cardano (ADA), which has a mission to use blockchain to make the world a better place. But there are still too many elephants in the room to think that crypto is an ethical investment. Here are a few: Money laundering. Ransomware. Lack of transparency. An overreliance on stablecoins. Bottom line Cryptocurrency remains an exciting and fascinating industry with huge amounts of potential. However, it also carries a lot of risk.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “” To get all the links, and stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope in these deeply troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on June 17. Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds articles covered: “5 'Blue Economy' Stocks and Funds”; “These 2 Renewable Energy Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore”; “Technical Analyst Sees Lots of Upside Potential in This Alternative Energy Stock”; “Why Enphase Energy Stock Soared in February”; “Why Digital Realty Trust is a leading Socially Responsible Dividend (DLR) stock” PODCAST: Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds Transcript & Links, Episode 78, March 11, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. I do hope that you are ok and managing to stay calm, healthy, and focused on what positive contribution you can make to help alleviate the terrible distress in these deeply troublesome times. Investing in ethical and sustainable companies has never been more important than it is now! Anyhow, welcome to podcast episode 78 published on March 11, 2022, titled “Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's online site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds Now the first article I want to review concerns the water industry — an industry receiving great attention from ethical and sustainable investors. The article's title is 5 'Blue Economy' Stocks and Funds. It's written by Nellie S. Huang and published by Kiplinger. Ms. Huang writes, quote… “The blue economy represents all of the dollars spent to improve the economic growth, health and livelihood of ocean and coastal zone ecosystems… ‘You can't have a healthy planet without a healthy ocean,' says Louise Heaps, the head of sustainable blue economy at the global nonprofit WWF, in London… (The article continues)…We recommend two funds that focus on water sustainability. We also found the stocks of three companies doing interesting things that will help us use water more efficiently or that go some way toward stemming water pollution. (The funds and stocks are…) 1) Fidelity Water Sustainability Fund (FLOWX) (Is) a new, actively managed fund, focuses on firms working on solving the world's water crisis… Industrial machinery is the fund's top industry weighting at a quarter of assets. It's followed by water utilities (17%) and electronic equipment and instruments (15%), as well as 11% of assets each in building products and industrial conglomerates. Roper Technologies (ROP) and American Water Works (AWK) are top holdings. (The fund) has returned 7.9% over the past 12 months. 2) Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) Invesco has three water-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but we favor Invesco Water Resources ETF… because it tracks a Nasdaq index that includes companies creating products designed to conserve and purify water. Invesco Water Resources ETF is similar to Fidelity Water Sustainability Fund in that its largest asset concentrations are in machinery (27%) and water utilities (20%). However, it also has a substantial 16% invested in life sciences tools and services. Waters Corp. (WAT) and American Water Works (AWK) top the portfolio. The fund has gained 9.4% over the past 12 months. 3) Tetra Tech (TTEK) Is an engineering and consulting firm has big roles in many sustainable areas, including water management. For instance, the company helped a Kentucky sewer system authority save $200 million from 2006 to date by building a high-tech, real-time system to monitor and manage sewer system overflow during periods of heavy rain… Stifel analyst Noelle Dilts recommends the blue economy stock. ‘We believe the company is well positioned to benefit from strong secular drivers in water and environmental services, with 85% [or more] of revenues tied to these markets,' she says. Analysts expect the company… to deliver annual earnings growth of 9% in 2022 and 8% in 2023. 4) Danimer Scientific (DNMR) The ocean is home to five plastic islands of floating trash; one is roughly twice the size of Texas. Danimer Scientific could help reduce that. It is developing a kind of plastic that is 100% biodegradable and compostable… Danimer Scientific… had its initial public offering in December 2020. The company has a $409 million market value, no profits and just $53 million in revenue over the past 12 months… Jeffries analyst Laurence Alexander rates the stock a Buy, saying that 2022 should be a ‘validation year,' when leading brands adopt its plastic. It already has a number of well-known customers, including PepsiCo (PEP) and Walmart (WMT). 5) Deere (DE) Excessive use of fertilizer can run off into waterways, harming plants, animals and habitats, not to mention water quality. ‘If we could just reduce the use of fertilizer, that would have the biggest positive impact on water,' says Putnam's Collins. Deere's ‘See & Spray Select' technology, installed on a fertilizer sprayer, uses camera technology to identify color differentiation in the field so that only weeds get sprayed with herbicides. The system reduces herbicide use by 77%, on average… Deere has its share of eco-bugaboos, but it's a leader in precision agriculture – technology that helps increase crop yields and minimize the use of fertilizers, two key environmental pluses… Credit Suisse's Jamie Cook rates the stock Outperform.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds Now back to familiar territory with this article titled These 2 Renewable Energy Stocks Are Too Cheap to Ignore. By Neha Chamaria and Rekha Khandelwal on fool.com. Here are some quotes from the authors on their picks. “1) Neha Chamaria recommends Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP) (The) stock is finally showing some signs of life after languishing in 2021, but there's tremendous upside potential left in the stock at current prices… Brookfield Renewable generated record funds from operations (FFO) in its third quarter, but the market paid no heed. I strongly believed it deserved better and even picked Brookfield Renewable as the only stock I'd buy in 2022 -- if I had to pick one… Brookfield Renewable's total pipeline is… almost three times the size of its existing operational capacity, and it is this pipeline that should set Brookfield Renewable on the next growth path. For now, the company expects to grow funds from operations per unit by 10% or more through 2026… That should translate into regular annual-dividend increases which could be as high as 9% each year. Now combine that with Brookfield Renewable's dividend yield of 3.4% and the potential gains from reinvesting those dividends, and you could well be on your way to making a fortune if you add this renewable dividend growth stock to your portfolio.  2) Rekha Khandelwal likes NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) The recent correction in renewable energy stocks due to concerns relating to overvaluation and rising interest rates has contributed to the fall in NextEra Energy Partners' stock. However, the company's fundamentals remain rock-solid… NextEra Energy Partners has certain key advantages over its competitors. To begin with, it is backed by a top utility, NextEra Energy (NEE). (It) has a huge and diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets, and it's been in the renewables business for more than 30 years… NextEra Energy's investment-grade balance sheet helps it raise funds at comparatively lower costs than its smaller peers. NextEra Energy Partners announced a distribution of $0.71 for the fourth quarter, which represents a sequential increase of 3.3%. On an annualized basis, the Q4 distribution grew 15% year over year. NextEra Energy Partners expects a 12% to 15% per-year growth in its distributions through 2024. All in all, this is one renewable energy (stock) that you would surely want to buy right away.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds Continuing on the theme of renewable energy is this article titled Technical Analyst Sees Lots of Upside Potential in This Alternative Energy Stock. Found on investorideas.com. Source: Clive Maund. Here are some quotes. “Things are going well for solar stock UGE International Ltd. (UGE:TSX.V; UGEIF:OTCQB), which looks like a buy here after what is believed to be prolonged base building since it hit bottom last June after a reactive phase… There is plenty of upside potential from here, as made clear by the position of the MACD indicator.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds Now to one of the favorite companies by analysts featured in these podcasts. It's covered in this article titled Why Enphase Energy Stock Soared in February. It's by Howard Smith and again found on fool.com. Here are some quotes from Mr. Smith. “The stock of solar system technology company Enphase Energy (NASDAQ: ENPH) had a strong month in February. Two separate catalysts were really responsible for the gains, resulting in an overall jump of 18.7% for the month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. First, the company reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2021 results on Feb. 8, prompting a big single-day pop in the stock. The second catalyst wasn't company-specific. Many solar and other alternative-energy stocks have soared in the final days of February as oil prices jumped on the backdrop of war in Ukraine and geopolitical uncertainty.  After having given up some gains made after its strong earnings report, (Its) shares of Enphase soared almost 32% in the last five days of the month. Enphase reported record revenue of $412.7 million for its fourth quarter, bringing full year 2021 revenue to $1.38 billion, jumping nearly 80% over the 2020 total of $774.4 million. After generating $92.7 million in cash flow from operations, and spending $300 million in share repurchases in December, Enphase also ended the year with $1 billion in cash on its balance sheet… For investors, the main concern with Enphase should be its valuation. At its recent market cap of $21.2 billion, shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of almost 150. While continued strong growth should bring that down over the next several years, it's an investment that comes with plenty of risk should there be any stumbles in the company's growth rate.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Why Digital Realty Trust is a leading Socially Responsible Dividend (DLR) stock Looking for dividends, then see this article titled Why Digital Realty Trust is a leading Socially Responsible Dividend (DLR) stock. It's authored by Eleon on goodwordnews.com. Now some quotes from the author. “Digital Realty Trust Inc (Symbol: DLR) has been named one of the best socially responsible dividend stocks by Dividend Channel, meaning a stock with above average results. ‘Dividend rank' statistics, including a high yield of 3.5%, as well as being recognized by leading asset managers as being a socially responsible investment… According to ETF Channel's ETF Finder, Digital Realty Trust Inc is a member of the iShares USA ESG Select (SUSA) ETF, representing 0.19% of the fund's underlying holdings, which holds $7,077,077 in DLR shares. The annualized dividend paid by Digital Realty Trust Inc is $4.64/share, currently paid in quarterly installments… DLR operates in the REIT sector.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Recommendations Related to Australian Stocks 1. Title 2 exciting ASX growth shares for March 2022 26 February 2022 (fool.com.au). By Tristan Harrison. Quote “Australian Ethical (ASX: AEF) is investing significantly for growth and is benefiting from rapidly growing FUM; (and) Airtasker's (ART) platform gives it a high gross profit margin and it is growing quickly, particularly in the US and UK.” End quote. 2. Title 2 popular ETFs you need to know (fool.com.au). The ETFs are BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) and Betashares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ASX: ETHI) ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Top Water, Energy, Stocks and Funds.” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a ‘forceful hope' in these troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on March 25. Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

What's it all about? I love how Jeff and Dan have built Key Capture Energy to be a leading player in the utility scale energy storage sector since founding not many years ago. I first met and worked with Jeff Bishop three years ago, and we recorded one of the early episodes of the podcast. So much has changed in the business and the sector I wanted to share that journey, and Jeff's thoughts and insights for energy storage for the next three to five years, and his insights into important leadership and diversity challenges in the sector. About Jeff Bishop Jeff Bishop is a clean energy entrepreneur and a leader in the US energy transition, focusing on the intersection of finance, commercial, technology and policy. Jeff is the CEO and co-founder of Key Capture Energy, one of America's largest owner/operators of stand-alone battery storage projects. Prior to founding Key Capture Energy, Jeff held senior positions at Brookfield Renewable and EDP Renewables – two of the largest renewable energy companies in the United States. In these roles, he was responsible for financial analysis, corporate development, and market design -- focusing extensively on building new markets for renewable energy to compete in. Jeff got his start in renewable energy working for a wind energy developer in Morocco in 2002. Jeff has served on, and often led, the boards of clean energy advocacy organizations at the federal, regional, and state level -- including the Energy Storage Association, Renewable Energy Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition, the Maine Renewable Energy Association, and the Alliance for Clean Energy New York. Jeff holds a MBA from Chicago Booth and a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University. He is currently on leave from his Masters in Electrical Engineering degree at the University of Utah. As a Thomas J. Watson Fellow, Jeff spent a year researching renewable energy failures in Uganda and Botswana. Jeff was a Forbes Thirty Under Thirty – Energy award winner in the program's inaugural year in 2011. Jeff is a mediocre skier and a tenacious bicycle commuter (and includes in his public transportation advocacy a previous board membership at BikeHouston). Jeff and his partner, Boyu, live in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jeff is active in the broader LGBT equality movement; he served on the board for the Montrose Center, a non-profit empowering Houston's LGBT community, as well as co-chaired the Rice University LGBT Alumni Association. Social links Jeff Bishop LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bishop/ Key Capture Energy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/key-capture-energy/ Key Capture Energy Twitter: https://twitter.com/Key_Capture Key Capture Energy Website:  https://www.keycaptureenergy.com/ EPISODE LINKS The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00U6SFUSS/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1451692293/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Follow us online, write a review (please) or subscribe I'm very keen to hear feedback on the podcast and my guests, and to hear your suggestions for future guests or topics. Contact via the website, or Twitter. If you do enjoy the podcast, please write a review on iTunes, or your usual podcast platform, and tell your cleantech friends about us. That would be much appreciated. Twitter https://twitter.com/Cleantechleader Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DavidHuntCleantechGuide Instagram https://www.instagram.com/davidhuntcleantech/

Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst. Article titles covered include these: “Beat inflation with 3 stocks that bet against oil in favor of EVs and the renewable-power grid”; “Top 3 Energy Stocks for 2022 and Beyond”; “3 Best Corporate Governance Stocks to Buy Right Now”; and “1 Fund to Invest in a Sustainable Future” PODCAST: Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst Transcript & Links, Episode 76, February 11, 2022 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 76 published on February 11, 2022, titled “Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's online site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst Now we're hearing a lot about inflation. Take note of this article titled Beat inflation with 3 stocks that bet against oil in favor of EVs and the renewable-power grid. It's by Rachel Koning Beals and found on MarketWatch.com. Here are some quotes. “Ivana Delevska, founder and chief investment officer at SPEAR, which runs the actively managed SPEAR Alpha ETF (SPRX), already guides the fund toward disruptive industrial-technology stocks… Now, she has her sights on what looks to be an inflation-tolerant trio of companies that can counter energy-price volatility. 1) Livent Corp. (LTHM) It is ‘very advantageously positioned as a lithium manufacturer, which is expected to remain a key bottleneck component in the production of EVs…' (It's) shares are down nearly 8% so far in 2022, after a 13% gain in the past year. 2) ChargePoint Holdings (CHPT) Delevska called it a diversified play on the theme because the company offers hardware and software to fleet, residential and commercial customers. Among other factors, charging support got a boost in the bipartisan infrastructure legislation passed last year, but the most robust government request for funding to back EVs and their charging network has been hung up in a stalled Build Back Better bill. 3) Eaton Corp. (ETN) The power-management company, which helps wind-turbine operators, for instance, convert power into electricity and transport it to the grid… Shares are down 12% in the year to date, cutting into a nearly 25% one-year gain.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks? Returning to familiar territory is an article by a regularly featured analyst Matthew DiLallo of The Motley Fool. Found on Nasdaq.com it's titled Top 3 Energy Stocks for 2022 and Beyond. Here are some quotes from Mr. DiLallo. “1) Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC) (NYSE: BEP) It owns hydroelectric, wind, solar, and energy storage facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia… Brookfield sells to utilities and large corporate customers under long-term, fixed-rate power purchase agreements (PPA)… Brookfield distributes most of its cash flow to investors through a dividend that currently yields 3.7%... In addition, Brookfield sees up to 9% of additional cash flow per share growth as it continues making value-enhancing acquisitions. 2) Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) Enbridge is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America… Currently, fossil fuels supply the bulk of Enbridge's income. However, the company has been slowly pivoting toward cleaner energy sources like natural gas and renewables over the years… Its legacy assets are generating cash that Enbridge is using to pay an attractive dividend – it currently yields 6.3% -- and reinvest into cleaner energy infrastructure projects… Meanwhile, it's investing in emerging clean energy projects like hydrogen and carbon capture and storage. 3) NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) It operates one of the cleanest electric utilities in the country, Florida Power & Light, and a leading energy production and infrastructure business, NextEra Energy Resources. Overall, it's one of the world's largest energy producers from the wind and sun. It's also a leader in battery storage… That should drive continued growth in NextEra's 2%-yielding dividend. This year, it sees around 10% dividend growth, with future increases likely to track earnings growth.” End Quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks? Governance is the ‘G' in ESG. That's what this article is concerned with. It's titled 3 Best Corporate Governance Stocks to Buy Right Now. It's by Melissa Brock and seen on MarketBest.com. Here are some quotes from Ms. Brock on her picks. “1) Alcoa Corp. (NYSE: AA) Alcoa Corp… produces bauxite, alumina and aluminum products through bauxite mining operations which processes bauxite into alumina as well as smelting and casting operations to produce primary aluminum. Alcoa expects all directors, officers and other employees to conduct business in compliance with a strict code of conduct and the company surveys compliance on an annual basis. The company carefully outlines the role of its board of directors and director responsibilities, including the core responsibilities to exercise business judgment and act in the best interests of the company and its stockholders… In 2021 overall, the company posted the highest annual net income of $429 million and earnings per share of $2.26 and generated revenue of $12.2 billion, an increase of 31% from 2020. 2) Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) Newmont Corp… is a gold producer in North America, South America, Nevada, Australia and Africa.  Newmont Corp's code of conduct publicly lays out the high standards of conduct expected of employees, officers and directors, as well as partners, vendors and contractors. Newmont is a founding member of the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative and adheres to a strict business integrity policy and standards designed to prevent corruption… The company has an independently operated, 24-hour hotline, called the Integrity Helpline, in which any stakeholder can report unsafe and unethical behavior…  Newmont ended Q3 with $4.6 billion of consolidated cash and $7.6 billion of liquidity… Over the last four quarters, Newmont has steadily reinvested in operations while returning more than $2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. 3) CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) CBRE Group, Inc… provides commercial real estate and investment services through its advisory services, global workplace solutions and real estate investments segments, including property leasing, capital markets, property management, project management services and valuation services, contractually-based outsourcing services and global investment management services… (It's) Standards of Business Conduct was completely revised in 2021 so its workforce of more than 100,000 employees could read and understand it. The document emphasizes its RISE values: respect, integrity, service and excellence. Personnel and board members must both act ethically and adhere to standards of business conduct… Capital markets activity and global property sales revenue exceeded posted United States increases, with revenue up 116%. International markets also saw strong increases versus last year's third quarter, paced by Australia and the United Kingdom.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Beat Inflation With These ESG Funds? Now I'm excited by this fund featured in this article titled A New ESG Fund Launches Today. Why Its Top Holdings Are GM and Occidental. It's by Evie Liu and was on Barrons.com. Quote. “The path to cutting carbon emissions to zero has to go through the largest emitters, Engine No. 1, the investment firm behind the successful shareholder campaign to reshape oil giant Exxon Mobil, believes. That's why the firm launched an exchange-traded fund to invest in legacy companies that will drive and benefit from the energy transition.  The Transform Climate ETF (ticker: NETZ)… focuses on firms in some of the largest carbon-emitting industries—such as transportation, energy, and agriculture—that have shown commitment to credible decarbonization plans. It will also look for firms whose products and services help enable the transition to a low-carbon economy… ‘We believe there is no way to decarbonize the planet without these companies transforming, and there is no time to lose,' says Engine No. 1 founder Chris James… The fund's top three holdings at launch are General Motors ( GM ), Deere ( DE ), and Occidental Petroleum ( OXY ), names you don't see often in green funds… The Transform Climate fund is Engine No. 1's second ETF and first actively managed thematic fund. It charges an annual expense ratio of 0.75%.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Beat Inflation With This ESG Fund? Want just one ESG fund to invest in? You might want to review this article titled 1 Fund to Invest in a Sustainable Future. It's by Frederic Slade and found on fool.com. Quote. “The iShares USA ESG Select ETF has a Morningstar score of 5 and an MSCI score of AAA, while a competitor, the Calvert Equity Fund-A (NASDAQMUTFUND: CSIEX) has scores of 5 and AA, respectively. The iShares fund scores higher with MSCI in part because its Top 5 holdings include only one stock with an MSCI rating below A: Alphabet Inc Class A (NASDAQ: GOOGL), which is rated BBB, average for its industry… Morningstar and MSCI's approaches to scoring sustainability differ, so you should use both to research different funds… The expense ratio for an actively managed fund such as Calvert Equity A can approach 1% – 0.94%, in Calvert's case – while passive funds like iShares USA ESG Select ETF have expense ratios in the 0.10% to 0.25% range… If you're looking for a diversified fund that scores well in sustainability and boosts your portfolio's return, iShares USA ESG Select ETF might make a great place to start your search.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Analyst Recommendations Related to UK, Australian, and European ESG Stocks and Funds 1. Title 5 exciting investment funds to keep an eye on in 2022 | Fool UK by George Sweeney. Two of the funds might be considered by ethical and sustainable investors. They are the Trojan Ethical Income (F00000WQ4M.L) and Legal & General Future World ESG Developed Index (GB00BMFXWS95:GBP). 2. Title 2 ASX shares riding the wave of green energy and ethical investing (fool.com.au). They are Australian Ethical Investments Limited (ASX: AEF) and Fortescue Metals Group Limited (ASX: FMG). The latter has a significant and growing ‘green energy and green technology with a vision to make green hydrogen,' says the author. 3. Title Financial Friday: Which sustainable funds are investors buying? (fidelity.co.uk). By Toby Sims. Quote “Runaway leader, the L&G MSCI World Socially Responsible Investment SRI Index Fund, as well as the iShares Global Clean Energy UCITS ETF and the L&G Future World Climate Equity Factors Index on this list, are all passive funds.” End quote. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Beat Inflation With These ESG Stocks, Analyst.” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on February 25. Bye for now. © 2022 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now. Covering Brookfield Renewable, Vestas Wind Systems, Amyris Inc., Plug Power, ChargePoint, Tesla, NextEra Energy, Enphase Energy, Ford Motor Company, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF, California Carbon Allowance ETF, and Series B Carbon ETF. Carbon ETFs represent a potentially profitable and exciting new investment category for ethical and sustainable investors PODCAST: Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now Transcript & Links, Episode 73, December 17, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 73 published on December 17, titled “Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now.” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's online site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now So, let's begin this podcast with this great article titled Cleantech Stocks to Buy Now with Global Climate Change Coming into Focus by Pete Johnson, It appeared on the investmentu.com site. I'll first mention the company, then follow with brief comments by Mr. Johnson on that stock. “No. 8 Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) Industry: Renewable Energy Market Cap: 9.3B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 11% Brookfield Renewable is an excellent play if you're looking to invest in cleantech stocks but don't know where to start… It has holdings in… Wind Energy Solar Energy Hydroelectric Power Storage Facilities What's more, the company pays a generous dividend, currently yielding 3.59% annually. No. 7 Vestas Wind Systems (OTC: VWDRY) Industry: Wind Turbines Market Cap: 31.1B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 16% (EUR) The Denmark-based turbine supplier is a leader in the wind power market… the wind power market is expecting to grow 11.3% annually over the next few years. No. 6 Amyris Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS) Industry: Renewable Chemicals Market Cap: 1.75B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 40% The company makes clean health and beauty consumer products… The biotech leader is changing the way we approach consumer needs. That said, Amyris will be one of the top cleantech stocks to watch going forward. No. 5 Plug Power (Nasdaq: PLUG) Industry: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Market Cap: 19.2B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 35% Plug Power is the leader in hydrogen technology… Plug Power's fuel cells are used to power trucks, improve material handling and stationary power. Despite a loss in the 4th quarter, Plug has achieved double-digit year-over-year (YOY) revenue growth in 7 of its last 8 quarters… Partnerships with premium brands like Amazon, BWW and Walmart show it's the real deal. No. 4 ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) Industry: EV Charging Stations Market Cap: 7B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 60% As the world's largest EV charging network, ChargePoint is looking to capitalize on the growing EV demand. Even more, the company offers an open network. This means anyone can use it. No. 3 Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) Industry: Electric Vehicles Market Cap: 1T 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 57% Despite competition starting to gain traction, Tesla is still crushing its targets and breaking records along the way… it shows demand for EVs heating up and particularly for Tesla vehicles… No. 2 NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE) Industry: Utility Market Cap: 173.8B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: (-37%) NextEra Energy is the largest utility company… it's also the world's largest producer of wind and solar… NextEra makes an attractive dividend stock… its 25 straight years of increased payouts make it a dividend aristocrat… NextEra is one of the top cleantech stocks over the next ten years. No. 1 Enphase Energy (Nasdaq: ENPH) Industry: Semiconductors (Solar Energy) Market Cap: 29B 1-Yr Revenue Growth: 97% Rounding out the best cleantech stocks is the microinverter supplier, Enphase… Enphase units combine solar, battery and software to power residential homes. At the same time, they are making it easy for users to sell back the energy they are not using. The smart technology is driving the Enphase stock to new heights, now up over 2,000% in the past two years… With 48% compound revenue growth in the past 20 quarters, look for Enphase to continue its dominant run.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now Now, this next article titled 3 Renewable Energy Stocks To Keep An Eye On Next Year was found on a site covering the oil industry, oilprice.com. It's written by Alex Kimani. Here are some of his comments. Quote. “#1. Plug Power Inc. (Yes, again!) (NASDAQ: PLUG)        Industry: Alternative Energy        Market Cap: $21.1B Plug Power has managed to remain in Wall Street's good books--and for good reason. First off, the company raised its revenue guidance for 2022 given acquisitions and commercial traction to $900 Million–$925 Million… Citigroup analyst P.J. Juvekar maintains his Buy rating and $35 price target after visiting the company's facilities and coming away impressed with the company's plans to expand its capabilities to make hydrogen gas while also lowering costs… Morgan Stanley analyst Stephen Byrd has maintained an Overweight rating and $43 price target on Plug. Raymond James analyst Joseph Spak has reiterated his Outperform rating while raising the price target to $48 from $40, saying Plug is transforming into a one-stop, turnkey hydrogen solution whose rich valuation is justified, given the significant growth potential. Plug Power and South Korea conglomerate corporation SK Group have announced they have formed a joint venture to build a gigafactory with mass capacity for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolyzer systems in South Korea by 2024… Plug Power has also struck a green hydrogen deal with Airbus (OTCPK: EADSF, OTCPK: EADSY) in a landmark study to decarbonize air travel. #2. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)        Industry: Automotive        Market Cap: $79.2B As a member of the 'Big 3' Detroit automakers, Ford Motor Co is a controversial pick on a list dedicated to clean energy plays. But Ford's EV exploits are worth looking into because the company has set out one of the most comprehensive EV roadmaps by a legacy automaker. Indeed, Ford's impressive 123% YTD gain is largely due to the company's EV upside.  Morgan Stanley forecast Ford's EV unit sales will reach 1.24M units by FY30 to represent 34% of volume. Ford has already overtaken General Motors (NYSE: GM) in EV sales in the United States. Further, Ford has already taken 200K reservations for its hotly anticipated F-150 Lightning pickup truck, and plans to start converting reservations to full orders in January 2022, thus beating General Motors' Chevy Silverado to the market by a full year. The F-150 Lightning pickup truck is an all-electric version of Ford's best-selling passenger vehicle in the market, the F-150. Morgan Stanley values Ford's EV/AV and Mobility businesses at nearly $12 per share, which at the moment is roughly 100% of its lowly price target of $12. Meanwhile, Credit Suisse is more positive on the Detroit automaker with a price target of $20… Ford CEO James Farley… has talked up the auto maker's 12% stake in EV truck and van maker Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN), noting that the firm's well-received IPO ‘gives us lots of optionality' about what to do with its investment. #3. Enphase Energy Inc. (Yes again!) (NASDAQ: ENPH)        Industry: Renewable Energy        Market Cap: $30.4B Enphase Energy Inc. is a Fremont, California-based company that designs and manufactures software-driven home energy solutions used in solar generation, home energy storage and web-based monitoring and control. Enphase is among the leading solar and alternative energy names that have been surging following the passage of the Build Back Better bill in the U.S. House… Last month, Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Enphase with an Outperform rating. Wells pointed to two key competitive advantages that should support growth visibility: regulation NEC 2017, which creates barriers to entry in the U.S. market; and product innovation and software technology, which provide customers with an intelligent home energy management system.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now Now a new investment class for ethical and sustainable investors: carbon credits. This article is fascinating! It's titled KRBN ETF Is Crushing the Market – Buy It Now. By Michael A. Robinson. Here is some of what Mr. Robinson has to say. Quote. “Every company that emits carbon into the atmosphere has to buy credits to do so from companies that remove carbon from the atmosphere. There's one fund that is taking incredible advantage of this system, and they're starting to see huge gains. That fund is the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (NYSEArca: KRBN), and I'm excited to introduce you to it… The current price for a ton of carbon dioxide is about $40.52. Meanwhile, estimates from the United Nations, the Bank of England, the White House, and Bloomberg New Energy Finance on what price it would take to achieve net zero carbon range from $100/ton to $147/ton… What KraneShares Global Carbon ETF does is ‘go long' on these credits - it buys and holds carbon credit futures, making money as their price goes up… Between September 2014 and this past October, carbon credits have actually outperformed stocks, bonds, commodities, and real estate… It isn't the only player in this space, of course. KraneShares has another fund, the California Carbon Allowance ETF (NYSEArca: KCCA), and iPath has its Series B Carbon ETF (NYSEArca: GRN)… For my money, KraneShares Global Carbon ETF is the ideal move to make, and proof positive that investing in our green-tech-filled future can be very profitable.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable Mentions These are ethical and sustainable investment recommendations worth reading about, but I hadn't the space to review them in this podcast. 1) Title My Top Renewable Energy Stock to Buy in December by Matthew DiLallo. It appeared on fool.com. Quote “Clearway believes it can expand its dividend per share at the upper end of its 5% to 8% annual growth range through 2026.” End quote. 2) Title 1 Infrastructure Stock That Could Be a Great Investment for Decades by Matthew Frankel and Jason Hall. Also found on fool.com. Quote “Jason Hall thinks Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) could be a great investment for not only the next several years but for decades to come.” End quote. 3) Title An ESG Fund Changes the World, One Company at a Time by Lewis Braham. From barrons.com. Quote “Green Century Balanced fund's (ticker: GCBLX)… In the past three years, the fund has beaten 89% of its peers in Morningstar's 50% to 70% Equity Allocation category, with a 16.8% annualized return versus the category's 13.5%.” End quote. 4) Title This May Be The Only Value Fund Focused On Impact Investing by Jacob Wolinsky. Forbes.com. Quote “Lyrical Asset Management's Global Impact Value Equity Strategy (GIVES) may be the only true value impact fund in the world.” End quote. In the UK 1) Title The top 10 most-popular ETFs of 2021 by Interactive Investor. On ii.co.uk. Most of the ten are climate-related! ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Cleantech Stocks, Carbon ETF to Buy Now.” To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Happy holidays everyone. And may 2022 be a year of renewal and uplifting of spirit for us all. Talk to you next on January 14, 2022. I'm taking a bit of a break so there'll be no podcast on December 31! Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August. Funds and companies reviewed include Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund Class A, New Alternatives Fund Class A, Parnassus Mid Cap Growth Fund – Investor, Calvert Equity Fund Class A, TPI Composites, Phillips 66, Brookfield Infrastructure, NextEra Energy Partners, and Brookfield Renewable. Analysts from Zacks, fool.com, other institutions PODCAST: Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August Transcript & Links, Episode 64, August 13, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 64 published on August 13, titled “Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August I'm going to start with an article titled 4 Funds to Pick as Sustainable Investment Hits $35.3 Trillion. It's by Zacks Equity Research. The article on this podcasts' webpage has links to detailed reports on each of these funds. Now, here are some quotes from the article. “All these funds carry a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy). In addition, the minimum initial investment for these funds is within $5,000… 1) Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund Class A (JATAX) Aims for long-term growth of capital. The fund invests majority of net assets in securities of companies benefiting from advances or improvements in technology. This Sector-Tech product has a history of positive total returns for more than 10 years.  Specifically, the fund's returns are 30.2% and 32.2% over the past three and five-year periods, respectively… (The) Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund Class A has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 1 and an annual expense ratio of 0.99% compared with the category average of 1.05%. Get Your Free (JATAX): Fund Analysis Report 2) New Alternatives Fund Class A (NALFX) Aims for long-term capital growth with income as its secondary objective. It primarily invests in common stocks of companies and even in other equity securities, such as real-estate investment trusts and American Depository Receipts. This Zacks sector – Other product has a history of positive total returns for more than 10 years. Specifically, (the) New Alternatives Fund Class A has a three and five-year returns of 28.7% and 19.8%, respectively… (The fund) has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 and an annual expense ratio of 0.96% compared to the category average of 1.26%. Get Your Free (NALFX): Fund Analysis Report 3) Parnassus Mid Cap Growth Fund - Investor (PARNX) Aims for capital appreciation. The fund invests majority of assets in mid-sized growth companies. This Zacks Sector – Large Cap Value has a history of positive total returns for more than 10 years. Specifically, (the) Parnassus Mid Cap Growth Fund - Investor has returned 18.5% and 16.8% for the three and five-year periods, respectively… (The fund) has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 and an annual expense ratio of 0.83%, which is below the category average of 1.09%. Get Your Free (PARNX): Fund Analysis Report 4) Calvert Equity Fund Class A (CSIEX) Aims for growth of capital through investment in stocks believed to offer opportunities for potential capital appreciation. The fund invests majority of assets in common stocks of companies that rank among the top 1,000 U.S.-listed companies. This Zacks Large Cap Growth product has a history of positive total returns for more than 10 years. Specifically, (the) Calvert Equity Fund Class A has a three and five-year returns of 23.7% and 20.8%, respectively… (The fund) has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #2 and an annual expense ratio of 0.94% compared to the category average of 0.99%. Get Your Free (CSIEX): Fund Analysis Report” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August Now back to a favourite sector, renewable energy. Here's an article by Jason Hall, a regular on this podcast. It's titled 3 Top Energy Stocks to Buy in August and appeared on fool.com. Now some quotes. “1) TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) Over the past few years, TPI Composites has spent a lot of money building out capacity. The company, which primarily manufactures wind turbine blades for leading wind energy companies, was predicting that this new capacity would start paying off this year.  However, that's not looking likely to be the case, after management trimmed its full-year guidance in late July. As a result, TPI shares are down more than 50% from the high reached in January, and management is now cautioning that sales could be flat through 2022 as well… In the interim, the company generates solid operating cash flow, so it should have little trouble continuing to fund its business during the current soft period in the cycle… Shares are still more expensive than almost any time in the company's history prior to late 2020… It's a turnaround play with plenty of growth prospects on the other side. 2) Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) The past year has been pretty brutal for Phillips 66. The company makes most of its money refining and selling refined products like gasoline and diesel, and last year's collapse cost it $4 billion in losses… What about the low-carbon future? Phillips 66 is making serious inroads there, too, having already converted one refinery to produce renewable diesel, and now doing the same with its Rodeo refinery in Northern California. Moreover, the company's significant natural gas pipeline and storage facility, along with its huge petrochemical manufacturing operations, are already set up to handle renewable natural gas. As more supply of this product, which is captured from human and agricultural waste, becomes available, Phillips 66's existing infrastructure will play an important role in the transition away from fossil fuels.  Investors who buy now can capture a heady 4.7% dividend yield that's likely to move higher… That high yield will make it a lot easier to hold the stock while the company transitions away from oil and to more and more renewables over time.  3) Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) While this isn't a pure play on energy, Brookfield Infrastructure makes the cut as a top stock with growing energy exposure that investors should buy now… Brookfield Infrastructure is a diversified business, giving investors exposure to telecommunications, transportation, and utilities infrastructure assets on multiple continents. The nature of its business also results in steady cash flows, making its 3%-plus dividend yield very secure.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August Another fool.com favourite analyst of ours is Neha Chamaria. Her recent article is titled Got $10,000? 3 Renewable-Energy Stocks to Buy For the Long Term. Here are her picks followed by quotes from her on each one. “1) NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP) Calls itself a growth-oriented limited partnership, and rightly so. The company has grown its revenue and cash flow steadily over the years. NextEra Energy Partners owns and operates a large portfolio of wind and solar assets and sells power to third parties under long-term contracts… Two big factors make NextEra Energy Partners such a compelling stock. First is the backing of its parent, NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE), which is already the world's largest producer of wind and solar energy… Second is NextEra Energy Partners' focus on generating cash flows from assets and passing them on to shareholders as dividends… it is targeting 12%-15% average annual growth in dividends through 2024 backed by cash-flow growth. Following its recently announced strong second-quarter numbers and a big acquisition, this 3.4%-yielding clean energy is appealing. 2) Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP) (NYSE: BEPC) Is another company that could make a killing in renewable energy. It's similar to NextEra Energy Partners as it's also backed by Brookfield Asset Management, but Brookfield Renewable doesn't necessarily rely on acquisitions from parent to grow its cash flows. Also, it has a humongous 21 GW capacity in operation and another 27 GW under development. The key difference -- one that could also help you diversify your portfolio -- is that while NextEra Energy Partners focuses on solar, wind, and natural gas, Brookfield Renewable is primarily a hydropower play and has only recently started to expand its solar portfolio… Between 2010 and 2020, the company grew funds from operations (FFO) at a compound annual growth rate of around 10%. Through 2025, inflation escalation, margin growth, and its pipeline development alone could boost Brookfield Renewable's FFO by 6%-11%. And if management can find meaningful acquisition opportunities like it has in the past, it could boost FFO by another 9%. That's incredible growth potential, and enough to power up Brookfield Renewable's dividends. For now, management is targeting 5%-9% growth in annual dividend in the long term. Dividend growth is, in fact, one big reason the story for both NextEra Energy Partners and Brookfield Renewable has played out so well so far. 3) TPI Composites (NASDAQ: TPIC) (Yes another recommendation!) TPI is the world's largest independent manufacturer of wind blades and serves leading onshore wind turbine manufacturers, including Vestas (Vestas.Co), Nordex (NDX1.DE), Siemens Gamesa (SGRE.MC), and General Electric's (NYSE: GE) renewables arm. Of late, TPI shares have tanked on decelerating profits and cash flows, but investors could be missing the big picture. TPI's top line is growing steadily: If it hits the midpoint of its revised 2021 revenue guidance at $1.8 billion, TPI would have grown revenue at a solid compound annual rate of 18.5% in five years. Also, thanks to steady order inflow and production expansion in recent years, TPI's estimated megawatts -- or the energy it can produce from all wind blade sets manufactured during the year -- shot up to 12,080 megawatts in 2020 from only 6,560 megawatts in 2018. Most importantly, TPI's capital expenditure is tapering after years of investment, which means it could soon head back to its positive free-cash-flow days. That should be enough to propel the stock price higher. Another growth avenue is TPI's transportation business, which manufactures solutions for commercial electric vehicles… I wouldn't be surprised to see management focus more on this business… Now that's an intriguing option, and one that should do well for the stock.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August Honorable Mention 1) Title 20 stocks for maximum growth as the world switches to clean energy by MarketWatch. Now, MarketWatch allows you a few free articles but thereafter a subscription is required. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast “Great ESG Stocks, Funds, for August.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on August 27. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

Jim Cramer's Solar Stocks and MUCH More. This episode includes the following stocks and funds. First Solar, Enphase, Generac, Apple, Tesla, GE, Microsoft, Neo, Plug Power, Airbnb, Palantir, Bloom Energy, Ballard Power Systems, Brookfield Renewable Partners, Lucid Motors, BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF, iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF, Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF PODCAST: Jim Cramer's Solar Stocks and MUCH More Transcript & Links, Episode 63, July 30, 2021 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 63 published on July 30, titled “Jim Cramer's Solar Stocks and MUCH More” — and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing news, commentary, information, and resources. Remember that you can find a full transcript, links to content – including stock symbols, quotes, and bonus material – at this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Now, just a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in this podcast. Furthermore, if you're concerned about the ESG and sustainability ratings of any stock or fund included in this podcast, check your broker's site for such information. If your broker doesn't have this information, signup for free with Morningstar and you can gain access to company and fund ESG-sustainability ratings. Please note, I receive no compensation from Morningstar or anyone else covered in these podcasts. Also, if any terms are unfamiliar to you, simply Google them. ------------------------------------------------------------- Jim Cramer's Solar Stocks Let's begin with CNBC's Jim Cramer on Monday revealed his top three solar stock plays. It's by Tyler Clifford on CNBC. Here are some quotes from the article. “'I think your portfolio needs some solar exposure, ideally with First Solar, Enphase or Generac … We needed to wait for the big post-election shakeout before recommending the solar stocks,' Cramer said… (continuing)… ‘I think that this group has a lot more room to run… Generac has been one of my favorite ways to play an increasingly unreliable electric grid, and while the stock looks expensive up here, management's got a terrific track record,' Cramer said.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- These stocks are the top picks for millennials and Gen Z Want to know which stocks millennials and Gen Z favour? This article reveals them. It's titled These stocks are the top picks for millennials and Gen Z by Ihsaan Fanusie appearing on Yahoo! Finance. Quoting the article. “A recent study by financial source DailyFX revealed that Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), and GE (GE) are the most popular stocks for millennials and Generation Z investors. The study collected data from Robinhood and examined investing preferences among millennials and Gen Z across the United States and United Kingdom for the 12 months ending April 2021… GameStop (GME) was not included in the study… Overall, the technology and automotive industries dominated the market for young people, with companies like Microsoft (MSFT) and Tesla generating significant investment activity. Interestingly, electric vehicle manufacturing company Nio (NIO) was the top security for millennial investors… Sustainability has been a key factor… Plug Power (PLUG), an alternative energy company, was the top stock for the younger generations in seven states… In the UK, Nio, Airbnb (ABNB), and Palantir (PLTR) were the younger generations' most commonly traded stocks.” End quotes ------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes Continuing in the renewable energy theme is this article 3 Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy If the Market Crashes. Each stock is recommended by a different analyst. Here are the names of the analysts, followed by the company they recommend, and then followed by quotes from them on that company. “1) Travis Hoium picks Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE) One of the most exciting growth markets in renewable energy is hydrogen technology, and Bloom Energy is one of the industry leaders… Bloom Energy hasn't gotten as much attention as Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) or Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP), both of which have higher valuations than it does. But Bloom is a better operator with more revenue and higher gross margins… it has a long growth runway into a total addressable market that management thinks could be over $2 trillion.  What Bloom Energy hasn't generated yet are profits… (but) could be profitable in the next few years. 2) Howard Smith likes Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE: BEP) The stock's dividend yields around 3% at recent prices, and a market crash could provide investors the chance to lock in income at an even more desirable yield.  Brookfield Renewable has a portfolio of almost $60 billion worth of renewable energy assets globally… (its) shares are up about 40% over the past year… Brookfield aims to increase shareholder distributions by between 5% and 9% annually… 3) Daniel Foelber recommends Lucid Motors (NYSE: CCIV) (NASDAQ: LCID) The company says the Lucid Dream Edition (automobile) has an EPA-rated range of 503 miles on a full charge, and that its 1,080-horsepower engine can go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds or less. The specs speak for themselves, but it's going to take a lot more than a hot car for Lucid to become a rival to automakers like Tesla… Lucid's marketing strategy resembles the one used by Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA)… begin with the low-volume rollout of a high-margin vehicle, then transition to a lower-margin, higher-volume strategy over time…” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 ESG ETFs to Buy Now Looking for ESG ETFs? You're in luck with this article 7 ESG ETFs to Buy Now by Jeff Reeves on money.usnews.com. Here are some quotes from him on each one. “1) iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF (ESGE) It's… benchmarked to an MSCI index of emerging-market stocks. Emerging markets obviously hold a lot of promise because of their growth potential, but they also can be home to business practices that many Western investors would frown upon… Allocations include 35% of assets in China, 13% in South Korea and 10% in India… (It has) an impressive $8 billion in assets under management. 2) iShares ESG MSCI EAFE ETF (ESGD) Another solid option for international investors… is this sister iShares fund… focused on EAFE markets – that is, Europe, Asia and the Far East. While you won't get exposure to companies in the U.S. and Canada, you do get access to developed markets to supplement the EM approach of the prior iShares fund… With nearly $6 billion in assets under management, this global ESG fund is the go-to option for those looking for exposure outside the U.S. 3) iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) Another iShares fund tops this list of leading ESG funds… it's hard to argue that anyone concerned about climate change or carbon emissions would overlook the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF as one of the most important ways to invest with environmental principles in mind. With about $6 billion in assets under management, this fund is a liquid and established way for investors to play top names in the space. 4) Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF (ESGV) At about $5 billion in total assets under management… (it) is among the most diversified when it comes to total holdings. Around 1,500 total components make up this fund, and… they are all U.S.-based corporations… it cuts out the worst based on rankings for ESG criteria and presumes the rest are above board. 5) Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF (USSG) Another substantial U.S.-based ESG fund… tallies a total of nearly $4 billion in assets… Comprised of a focused list of about 280 securities… About 28% of the fund is in tech, but it diversifies nicely after that with the No. 2 sector being health care at 14%. 6) iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF (DSI) At more than $3 billion in assets… (It's)… pretty much a kind of S&P 500 index with the 100 stocks that rank worst on social criteria being excluded from the lineup. Unfortunately, though it has more total stocks than the prior Xtrackers fund, it's even more biased toward tech with 33% of assets in the sector. 7) iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF (SUSA) With only 200 or so holdings in (its) portfolio… the prospectus claims this ESG ETF only backs stocks with ‘leading environmental, social, and governance practices.' You… get exposure to some traditionally popular domestic stocks without sacrificing your principles.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- ESG BS Detector: Do new “green” funds support the carbon transition? Adria Vasil of Canada's Corporate Knights magazine has penned an article titled ESG BS Detector: Do new “green” funds support the carbon transition? Here are some quotes from her piece. “We look under the hood of BlackRock's new Carbon Transition ETF to see if it delivers on its low-carbon promise… This ETF invests in large- and mid-capitalization U.S. equity securities ‘tilting towards those that BlackRock believes are better positioned to benefit from the transition to a low-carbon economy.' The fund is dominated by all the standard Big Tech firms found in conventional ETF holdings… more than a quarter of this fund's holdings trip our red-flag alarms…" End quote. (Issues found by author) "14 energy companies with less than 20% of their near-term investment in the energy transition, including Exxon, Chevron, Kinder Morgan and ConocoPhillips. 8 climate-policy-blocking companies, including Berkshire Hathaway, Goldman Sachs and Valero, as well as a few energy companies. 3 big brands selling industrial meat, including Spam-king Hormel. 1 deforestation and palm oil laggard, namely Kraft Heinz Co., which Global Canopy gives a big fat zero to when it comes to its overarching commitment on deforestation (a primary contributor to climate change). BlackRock's position: ‘BlackRock's new Carbon Transition ETF (LCTU) leverages BlackRock's proprietary climate analytics to analyze a company's ability to thrive in the transition to a low carbon economy, resulting in a portfolio with almost 50% less carbon intensity than its Russell 1000 benchmark.' Bottom line: look before you leap.” End quotes. (For Adria's previous discussion of a similar Blackrock fund see 4. The Top Renewable Energy Stocks, Funds. Plus…) ------------------------------------------------------------- How Engine No. 1's new $100 million ETF plans to change impact investing Many of you will recall how a little-known fund, Engine No. 1, was able to muster enough support to install 3 pro-climate investors on Exxon's board of directors. Well, now they've created a special fund to be in a position to influence the boards of numerous other companies towards pro-climate and ESG policies. Watch this interview on Yahoo! Finance titled How Engine No. 1's new $100 million ETF plans to change impact investing. (The link to this interview is on this podcast's webpage.) The interviewer is Julie Hyman who interviews Yasmin Dahya Bilger, head of ETFs at Engine No. 1. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast: “Jim Cramer's Solar Stocks and MUCH More.“ To get all the links, stock symbols, or to read the transcript of this podcast -- and more -- go to investingforthesoul.com/podcasts and scroll down to this episode. Also, be sure to click the like and subscribe buttons in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote a better post COVID world through ethical and sustainable investing! Contact me if you have any questions. Stay well and healthy—and conscious about the ethical and sustainable values of your investments! Thank you for listening. Talk to you next on August 13. Bye for now. © 2021 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul.

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