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The Fund invests at least 80 percent of its total assets, plus borrowings for investment purposes (if any), in the securities of the Solactive Solar Index (the Underlying Index) and in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) and Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) based on the securities in the Underlying Index. The Fund's 80 percent investment policy is non-fundamental and requires 60 days prior written notice to shareholders before it can be changed. The Fund may lend securities representing up to one-third of the value of the Funds total assets (including the value of the collateral received).

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솔라엣지 테크놀로지스(NASDAQ:SEDG)의 주가는 회사가 400명의 직원을 해고하기로 한 결정을 공개한 후 월요일 급락했다. 이 회사는 이러한 감원 중 200명이 이스라엘에서 발생한다고 밝혔다. 이 조치에는 모든 부서의 인원수와 재량 지출을 줄이는 것이 포함된다.

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Enphase Energy, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) shares are trading higher today. The company introduced its new North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors for<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/g40249721/enphase-energy-introduces-nacs-connectors-for-iq-ev-chargers-in-the-united-states-and-canada" rel="noreferrer noopener"> its entire IQ EV Charger lineup</a>.
These NACS connectors have recently become the industry standard, gaining acceptance from several major electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers.
Notably, Enphase introduced its IQ EV Chargers last year with J1772 connectors. The new IQ EV Chargers, now featuring NACS connectors, will enhance vehicle compatibility while retaining all existing features.
Enphase IQ EV Chargers with NACS connectors are compatible with NACS-enabled EVs.
John Black, owner of Black Platinum Solar &amp; Electric, an installer of Enphase products in Arizona said, &#8220;The IQ 80 EV Charger is the highest power NACS charger in the market that we&#8217;re aware of, and the reliability and 5-year warranty make it a great long-term investment.&#8221;
&#8220;The fact that homeowners can charge from Enphase solar energy systems is great for customers looking to better manage their electricity bills and reduce charging from fossil fuels. It&#8217;s not just about charging; it&#8217;s about enhancing the entire EV experience.&#8221;
Last month, Enphase Energy missed analyst estimates on the top and bottom lines, with Q2 revenue of&nbsp;$303.46 million vs.&nbsp;estimates of $309.67 million and EPS of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/39934603/whats-going-on-with-enphase-energy-stock-wednesday" rel="noreferrer noopener">$0.43 vs. estimates of $0.48</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>).
Price Action: ENPH shares are up 4.77% at $108.35 at the last check Thursday.
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Enphase Boosts EV Charger Game with NACS Connectors For IQ EV Chargers, Says Compatible With Tesla

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) shares are trading lower after it reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40232435/solaredge-announces-second-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter&nbsp;FY24 results</a>.
Revenues of&nbsp;$265.4 million, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$262.3 million. Revenues from the solar segment stood at&nbsp;$241.2 million, down&nbsp;75% Y/Y, in the quarter.
Adjusted gross margin&nbsp;was 0.2% versus 32.7%&nbsp;in the prior year quarter. Adjusted operating loss stood at&nbsp;$114.3&nbsp;million versus an adjusted operating income of&nbsp;$191.0 million&nbsp;in the same quarter last year.
Adjusted EPS loss of&nbsp;$1.79&nbsp;missed<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the consensus loss of&nbsp;$1.58</a>.
Operating cash flow was negative&nbsp;$44.8&nbsp;million in the quarter. As of June 30, 2024, cash, cash equivalents, bank deposits, restricted bank deposits, and marketable securities&nbsp;totaled&nbsp;$165.3&nbsp;million, net of debt.
In the&nbsp;second quarter&nbsp;of 2024, the company bought back 247,468 shares worth around&nbsp;$17 million.
Outlook: For&nbsp;the&nbsp;third quarter, the company sees revenue of&nbsp;$260 million-$290 million (vs.&nbsp;consensus of&nbsp;$359.93 million), revenues from the solar segment of&nbsp;$245 million-$280 million, and adjusted gross margin <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">of&nbsp;negative 3% to positive 1%</a>.
Zvi Lando, Chief Executive Officer of SolarEdge said, &#8220;While we expect undershipping to continue in the third quarter, we believe the momentum in our underlying business and the actions we are taking to gain market share and address new growth segments will enable a return to higher revenue levels once inventories are cleared in the first half of 2025.&#8221;
Last month, SolarEdge Technologies laid off 400 employees, with 200 cuts in Israel, due to a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39774515/solaredge-cuts-400-more-jobs-in-2024-navigating-market-woes-and-inventory-challenges" rel="noreferrer noopener">market downturn and excess inventory</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and&nbsp;Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>).
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Price Action: SEDG shares are down 19.4% at $19.03 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Solar Industry Headwinds Hit SolarEdge Hard: Q2 Results Disappoint

The Biden administration&#8217;s doubling of the U.S. tariff on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/05/39030415/why-first-solar-is-a-must-watch-stock-in-the-ai-era">Chinese solar panels </a>is key to protecting the domestic market from China&#8217;s predatory behavior, says Mark Widmar, CEO of First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>).
First Solar is expected to report second-quarter earnings after Tuesday&#8217;s market close, more than two months after the Biden administration announced that the tariff on Chinese solar panels would increase to 50%.
&#8220;What we&#8217;re trying to do is make sure that we have a level playing field so that all U.S. companies who manufacture here in the U.S. have an opportunity to compete on their own merits,&#8221; Widmar said on Monday during an <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/first-solar-ceo-mark-widmar-latest-us-tariffs-on-china-creates-level-playing-field/vi-BB1qPATo">interview</a> with CNBC.
&#8220;This is just one of many tools that&#8217;s already part of the overall policy environment that we think is instrumental to ensure that there&#8217;s a level playing field and there&#8217;s opportunities for cycles of innovation to happen here in the U.S. and ultimately support of long term energy independence and security.&#8221;
China is flooding solar panel markets in the U.S. and other countries with less expensive panels because it has an oversupply that is four times the demand in its own country, he said.
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&#8220;Right now, they&#8217;re dumping that product into international markets and doing that is creating an unfair competitive advantage and devastating others that are trying to compete and create self-sufficiency around this emerging technology that we think we need here in the U.S. and other markets,&#8221; Widmar said.
&#8220;Someone has to step back and reflect upon what China&#8217;s predatory behavior is doing.&#8221;
The U.S. has a bloated inventory of more than 30 gigawatts of solar panels, in great part due to China &#8220;dumping&#8221; solar panels into the U.S. market, Widmar said.
Beijing is trying to correct China&#8217;s oversupply of solar panels, but it should not do that at the expense of other countries, he added.
&#8220;Our view is if China wants to destroy its own industry let it do that on their own accord,&#8221; Widmar said.
&#8220;Let&#8217;s not paint that into the U.S. market.&#8221;
Price Action: Shares of First Solar fell 2.80% to $220.40 on Monday, as did a majority of the exchange-traded funds that hold the stock.
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<li>Global X CleanTech ETF (NASAQ: CTEC) slipped 2.05%.</li>
<li>Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>) declined 2.91%.</li>
<li>Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) dropped 2.41%.</li>
<li>Virtus Duff &amp; Phelps Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCLN#NYSE">VCLN</a>) gained 1.83%.</li>
<li>IShares Global Clean Energy ETF NASDAQ: ICLN) went down 0.85%.</li>
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US Tariff On Chinese Solar Panels Creates 'Level Playing Field,' Says First Solar CEO

Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) unveiled its latest Enphase Energy System, introducing the new IQ Battery 5P alongside IQ8 Microinverters, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/g39835852/enphase-energy-launches-new-home-energy-systems-in-luxembourg-with-iq-battery-5p-and-iq8-microinve" rel="noreferrer noopener">for customers in Luxembourg</a>.
Enphase&#8217;s latest Energy System enhances the experience for homeowners and installers with increased power, robust wired communication, and streamlined commissioning.
Paulo Trindade, CEO at Electricité Scorpion, an installer of Enphase products in Luxembourg, said, &#8220;Enphase IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Batteries enable us to confidently build a system that we know will provide maximum value and reliability for our customers.&#8221;&nbsp;
Viviane Rannou, co-founder at Bauer Energie, an installer of Enphase products in Luxembourg commented, &#8220;IQ8 Microinverters and IQ Batteries are two high-performing clean renewable energy solutions for the residential market in Luxembourg.&#8221;
This week, the company launched the CS-100, a powerful Level 2 EV charger for commercial fleets in the U.S., delivering up to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39774124/enphase-energy-unveils-cs-100-for-commercial-ev-fleet-charging-details" rel="noreferrer noopener">19.2 kW of continuous power output</a>.
Last week, Enphase Energy announced residential and commercial products that can help solar projects qualify for the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39730495/why-enphase-energy-stock-is-climbing-today" rel="noreferrer noopener">Domestic Content Bonus Credit</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) and Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>).
Price Action: ENPH shares are down 1.5% at $109.48 at the last check Thursday.
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U.S. solar manufacturers are prodding the Biden administration to toughen the rules on a law that gives a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39776035/solar-stocks-tumble-following-failed-assassination-of-trump-whats-going-on">10% tax credit </a>solar project developers who use materials made in the U.S.A.
The administration sought to encourage investment in clean energy and deter reliance on Chinese goods through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which requires that 40% of the cost of a developer&#8217;s materials comes from U.S.-manufactured solar products.
But the Solar Energy Manufacturers for America Coalition (SEMA) said developers can reach that 40% requirement just by buying U.S.-made mounting racks and inverters, and then purchasing the solar panels overseas, Reuters reported.
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SEMA also said the situation undermines the administration&#8217;s goals of building a robust solar supply chain to compete with China because solar panels are more difficult and expensive to produce than the other components.
Price Action: Solar panel manufacturers trended downward by Wednesday&#8217;s late-morning trading.
Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>) declined 4.36% to $111.10, while Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEP#NYSE">BEP</a>) slid 2.78% to $25.19 and Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) dipped 2.49% to $16.85.
Exchange-traded funds that hold shares of Enphase, which has the largest market capitalization of $17.1 billion, <a href="https://www.forbes.com/advisor/investing/best-solar-power-stocks/">according </a>to Forbes Advisor, also fell by late morning on Wednesday.
Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) fell 3.06% as Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>) declined 1.60% and Virtus Duff &amp; Phelps Clean Energy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCLN#NYSE">VCLN</a>) dropped 1.18%. First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCLN#NASDAQ">QCLN</a>) shed 3.24% and iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICLN#NASDAQ">ICLN</a>) declined 1.92%.
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Solar Makers Push Biden To Tighten Tax Credit For US-Made Panels

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>) shares are trading lower after the company disclosed a decision to lay off 400 <a target="_blank" href="https://investors.solaredge.com/static-files/84905633-3fc4-46e7-9b3b-1e7094bfb9dd" rel="noreferrer noopener">employees</a>.
The company stated that 200 of these job cuts are in Israel. The action involves reducing headcount and discretionary spending across all departments.
The company stated that the market downturn at the end of 2023 and early 2024 led to excess inventory in their distribution channels, temporarily lowering sales volumes as inventory clears.
In January this year, the company disclosed trimming&nbsp;16%&nbsp;of the workforce to lower operating expenses and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/36712158" rel="noreferrer noopener">align its cost structure to&nbsp;current market dynamics.</a>
SolarEdge&#8217;s business is further impacted by the slower-than-expected growth in Europe&#8217;s solar industry, which has created significant uncertainty and variability in PV installation rates across different countries.
In North America, the company said it is beginning to see some slight growth in installation rates.
Last week, the company announced significant milestones in its U.S. manufacturing strategy, spurred by incentives from <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/07/b39727964/solaredge-marks-milestones-in-u-s-manufacturing-strategy-achieving-targeted-inverter-production-le" rel="noreferrer noopener">the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)</a>.
SolarEdge said that it has created approximately 1,500 new jobs at its Texas and Florida manufacturing facilities, with the expectation to increase this number to around 1,750 by the end of 2024.
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Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>).
Price Action: SEDG shares are down 11.1% at $28.14 at the last check Monday.
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SolarEdge Cuts 400 More Jobs In 2024: Navigating Market Woes And Inventory Challenges

Global electricity generation still relies, mostly, on coal and gas. However, the sector&#8217;s growth rate in 2023 wasn&#8217;t close to that of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/renewable-energy">wind and solar</a>.
That&#8217;s according to <a href="https://ember-climate.org/insights/research/global-electricity-review-2024/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the latest Global Electricity Review</a>, published May 9 by UK-based climate think tank Ember. 
Fossil fuel generation will fall in 2024 and subsequent years, the nonprofit predicts.
Whereas, the rate of solar adoption — the fastest-growing source of electricity in 2023 for the 19th year in a row — will continue to accelerate. 
Per Ember&#8217;s data, solar generation growth was more than 23%, far more than new electricity from fossil (0.8% growth) and wind (10%). See below.
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The results bode well for the planet. NASA predicts Earth will see the global average temperature reach or exceed 3 degrees Fahrenheit within the next few decades.
&#8220;These changes will affect all regions of Earth,&#8221; the agency <a href="https://science.nasa.gov/climate-change/effects/">says</a>. &#8220;The severity of effects caused by climate change will depend on the path of future human activities.&#8221;
Well, countries are slowly, but surely, adopting clean energy. In 2000, renewable energy (i.e. solar and wind) made up less than 19% of the global energy mix. Today, they make up more than 30%. 
Chart: Global Electricity Generation From Renewable Sources
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About 40% of the world&#8217;s electricity was derived from low-carbon sources, including nuclear energy, in 2023.
Fossil fuels are on the decline. They generated 64.7% of the world&#8217;s energy back in 2000; 60.6% in 2023; and are projected to generate 57.6% in 2024, Ember reports.
The International Energy Agency&#8216;s Net Zero Emissions goal has a global target of 60% renewable electricity by 2030.
ETFs To Watch: Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>) and Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) are down 13.15% and 18.19%, respectively, year-to-date.
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Solar Is Leaving Wind In The Dust As World Renewable Energy Hits New High

One of the largest office buildings in the world is going solar, a move that could help provide a boost in interest<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/solar-stocks"> in solar stocks.</a>
What Happened: While clean energy continues to be a topic among politicians, investors and analysts, the sector saw declines over the past year with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/12/36138172/solar-energy-broke-records-in-2023-why-are-shares-tumbling"> solar stocks getting hit hard.</a>
Recent news involving the Pentagon, which is one of the world's largest office buildings, could put a spotlight on solar and cost savings.
The U.S. Department of Defense is set to install rooftop solar panels for the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as part of a new clean energy plan from the Biden administration, as reported by <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/01/18/the-pentagon-one-of-the-worlds-largest-buildings-is-getting-rooftop-solar/">Electrek</a>.
The new plan hopes to "reestablish the federal government as a sustainability leader."
Along with the rooftop solar panels, the Pentagon is also installing solar thermal panels and a heat-recovery heat pump system.
According to the report, the new solar initiatives could help the Pentagon see an annual cost reduction of $1.36 million.
The Pentagon, which is more than 6.6 million square feet, will have 95% of space heating and hot water heating powered by solar initiatives.
"By rethinking how we generate, distribute, and use energy, DoD is making our installations more resilient, better securing our critical infrastructure, and saving money — a win for warfighters and taxpayers alike," Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said.
Electrek notes that Jimmy Carter had solar water panels installed on the White House when he was President. Ronald Reagan later had them removed when he was president.
Related Link: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/03/31387298/a-house-equipped-with-tesla-solar-roof-earns-350-a-month-for-owner">A House Equipped With Tesla Solar Roof Earns $350 A Month For Owner</a>
Why It's Important: The U.S. Department of Energy's Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) program will see 31 federal facilities receive $104 million in grants for clean energy projects, including the Pentagon.
While no companies have been named to work with the Pentagon on the solar energy initiative at this time, the sector could see a lift from the attention and more federal government projects involving solar.
Here's a look at some of the top solar stocks and their one-year price change:
First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): -13%
SunPower Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWR#NASDAQ">SPWR</a>): -82%
SolarEdge Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SEDG#NASDAQ">SEDG</a>): -76%
Sunrun Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUN#NASDAQ">RUN</a>): -50%
Enphase Energy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>): -54%
Solar ETFs have also fallen sharply over the past year with the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>) down 45% and the Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NASDAQ">RAYS</a>) down 48%.
Known best for its electric vehicles, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) is also a leading solar company and could be one to watch with increased attention put on the sector. The company deployed 49 MW of solar in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/23/10/35318136/tesla-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-miss-eps-miss-cybertruck-launch-set-for-november-and-more">the third quarter.</a>
Tesla is exploring ways to use its solar panels to help other countries <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/32091804/can-tesla-solar-help-low-income-housing-new-european-test-will-find-out">and low-income housing</a>. The company could look to take advantage of a surge in demand for solar initiatives from the U.S. government. 
While the Biden administration and Tesla CEO Elon Musk haven't always been friendly, the company is still one to watch for increased solar deployment in the country.
Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/23/10/35160316/palantir-seals-whopping-deal-with-pentagon-for-ai-expansion">Palantir Seals Whopping Deal With Pentagon For AI Expansion</a>

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We performed a screening of micro-cap ETFs, defined as having Assets Under Management (AUM) under $400 million &#8211; to determine what funds had the largest positive and negative returns on the week, according to data from <a href="http://etfdb.com">etfdb.com</a>. Only non-leveraged funds were considered.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Winners</h2>
Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDRY#NYSE">BDRY</a>)
BDRY is up 21.03% over the trailing week.
The Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF offers exposure to the dry bulk shipping market through a portfolio of near-dated freight futures contracts on dry bulk indices.
The fund has $65.8 million in AUM and an expense ratio of 2.85%.&nbsp;
BDRY is down 15.45% YTD.
Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARGT#NYSE">ARGT</a>)
ARGT was up 7.51% on the week.
The Global X MSCI Argentina ETF offers exposure to the Argentine markets.
ARGT has $77.9 million in AUM and an expense ratio of .59%. The fund has holdings in 26 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 70.33% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) and YPF SA Sponsored ADR Class D (BSBA: YPFD) making up 25.89% and 7.95% of the fund, respectively.
YTD, ARGT is up 49.64%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h2>
Simplify Tail Risk Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYA#NYSE">CYA</a>)
CYA is down 13.52% over the trailing week.
The Simplify Tail Risk Strategy ETF seeks to provide income and capital appreciation while protecting against significant downside risk to investors with a standalone solution for hedging diversified portfolios against severe equity market selloffs.
CYA has $9.1 million in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.164%.&nbsp;
CYA is down 95.05% YTD.
Global X Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RAYS#NYSE">RAYS</a>)
RAYS is down 6.40% over the trailing week.
The Global X Solar ETF offers exposure to the global renewable energy market, focused on companies involved in the production and deployment of solar panels.
The fund has $6.1 million in AUM and an expense ratio of 0.51%. RAYS has holdings in 51 companies, with the 10 largest comprising 54.35% of the fund.
The fund's largest holdings are First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) and Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. Class A (SHE: 300274) making up 9.27% and 8.92% of the fund, respectively.
RAYS is down 42.59% YTD.

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BDRY

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Raystream Inc.(OTCBB: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/rays#OTCBB">RAYS</a>), a global High Definition video compression
services company, is entering a 30-day evaluation period with IPTV video
streaming company, ZooVision, based in Kalamazoo, Mich., which offers
subscribers both video-on-demand and live streaming video services.

“ZooVision is changing the way people use their smart phones and connected TVs
to access entertainment. Through this evaluation period, Raystream will
demonstrate how our proprietary High Definition video compression tools will
reduce the size of ZooVision's HD video files by an average of 70 percent.
That reduction will allow Raystream to drastically decrease ZooVision's
bandwidth and data storage costs,” says Raystream CEO Brian Petersen. “Because
Raystream's HD video compression solution shrinks HD video files without
losing the pristine image quality or deep color saturation associated with
high def, ZooVision subscribers will see the sharp, beautiful videos they
expect.

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Raystream Inc. (OTC BB: RAYS) announces a variable use license agreement with Grencomm. Grencomm will use Raystream's proprietary compression technology to drastically reduce the size of HD video files it streams through its video-on–demand platform, RUSH TV -- Grenada's first online television station -- that has an audience spanning across more than 35 countries. Raystream's unique compression tools will greatly reduce Grencomm's bandwidth costs and eliminate the buffering issues, while maintaining the crisp, clear images and vibrant colors associated with high definition video. 

“We are delighted to announce that Grencomm will be using Raysteam's HD video compression solution. Not only will Grencomm be able to significantly decrease bandwidth costs while delivering a far better viewing experience to its large and rapidly growing international RUSH TV audience, but the clarity of the HD video images will remain exceptionally clear,” said Brian Petersen, Raystream's CEO.

Raystream Announces Contract with Grencomm   

Raystream Inc. (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/rays#OTC">RAYS</a>), announces it will provide real-time compression of live streaming HD video to
the Christian Broadcasting Network on a 60-day trial period with an
opt-in program.

“We are pleased to welcome Christian Broadcasting Network as another one of
Raystream's customers to trial the integration of our live streaming HD video
solution with our HD video compression technology,” said Brian Petersen,
Raystream's CEO. “This trial will allow CBN to use our proprietary technology
to broadcast HD video into the Middle East.”

Events

Raystream Announces Trial Agreement with Christian Broadcasting Network

See the tweet <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/geoinvesting/status/144854073366167552">here</a>

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RAYSTREAM Mentioned as Pump & Dump by Geoinvesting

Shares of Raysteam (OTC: RAYS.OB), a maker of video compression technology, are up almost 9% today despite <a href="http://thestreetsweeper.org/undersurveillance/RAYS_of_Sunshine_____or_Clouds_of_Doom_">a piece by TheStreetSweeper</a> highlighting the fact that the open-source software sold by the Texas-based company is substantially available elsewhere for free and a string of questionable endorsements of the stock from compensated parties.

Previously, Raystream CEO Brian Peterson proudly declared that the company's “disruptive technology could forever alter the way business is done online.” Peterson's announcement further explained that this “proprietary” technology “could reduce the bandwidth required to stream HD video online by up to 70%,” TheStreetSweeper <a href="http://thestreetsweeper.org/undersurveillance/RAYS_of_Sunshine_____or_Clouds_of_Doom_">reported</a>.

The report details a relationship between Raystream and a company called Unlimited Trade that promoted the stock. Unlimited Trade owns 5 million shares of Raystream and paid millions for a promotional campaign designed to increase the value of those shares, according to TheStreetSweeper.

Also dubious is Raystream's $89 million market value at the time of the piece, but that comes with just $200 in revenue, TheStreetSweeper reported. 

In addition to Unlimited Trade, several other sources were compensated for touting Raystream, including Stock Market Authority, which received $150,000 for issuing bullish calls on the stock, according to TheStreetSweeper. Calls and an email to Raystream were not returned, TheStreetSweeper notes in its piece.

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Raystream Rises As StreetSweeper Uncovers Oddities 

Link to the <a href="http://thestreetsweeper.org/undersurveillance/RAYS_of_Sunshine_____or_Clouds_of_Doom_">blog post.</a>

UPDATE: Negative Blog Post on Raystream by TheStreetSweeper 

TheStreetSweeper Negative on Raystream

TheStreeSweeper announces a short position in RAYSTREAM (OTC: <a class="ticker" href="/stock/rays#OTC">RAYS</a>). According to the email, "TheStreetSweeper has shorted a total of 20,000 shares of RAYS at an average price of $1.38 a share."

UPDATE: TheStreeSweeper Announces Short Position in RAYSTREAM

TheStreeSweeper Short RAYSTREAM

Raystream Inc. (OTC BB: RAYS) today announced a new partnership with Laterna Magica, a video advertising production company based in Germany and South Africa. Laterna Magica provides video services to clients like Nestlé, Lufthansa, Alfa Romeo, and Danone. 

“The Laterna Magica contract is in line with our global expansion strategy,” stated Brian Petersen, Raystream's CEO. “We are receiving a number of inquiries from companies worldwide that provide an array of video services. Laterna Magica is the first of what we anticipate will be a long line of online video services businesses around the world that will realize the significant benefits of Raystream's HD video compression technology.”

Raystream Announces New Contract Win in Europe   

Raystream Inc. (OTC BB: RAYS) today announced its new live streaming solution that enables real-time compression for distribution of live broadcast HD videos. 

“We are pleased to announce this first-of-a-kind, real-time HD video compression streaming software, which enables HD video to be compressed as it is generated, prior to streaming over the Internet,” said Brian Petersen, Raystream's CEO. “Raystream's business customers can now seamlessly incorporate our real-time video compression technology into their existing video streaming processes, significantly reducing the bandwidth needed to stream live events.” 

The new live streaming solution is applicable to any event, such as live webinars, web-based shareholder meetings, concerts, and satellite broadcast sports and news. Bandwidth requirements and costs are drastically reduced, with no decrease in the quality or clarity of the video.

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The Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rays-stock-quote/">RAYS</a>) has slumped by more than 40% year-over-year (YOY), illustrating that investors have abandoned <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/solar/">solar stocks</a>. However, as an incurable contrarian, I believe the RAYS ETF&rsquo;s downturn signals a buying opportunity within the solar industry.



What&rsquo;s my premise for the abovementioned claim? Well, the solar industry is forecasted to grow at an annualized rate of <a href="https://www.precedenceresearch.com/solar-energy-systems-market#:~:text=The%20global%20solar%20energy%20systems,forecast%20period%202023%20to%202032.">16.04%</a> until 2032, illustrating its systematic support. Furthermore, the solar industry has yet to consolidate, meaning cyclical swings in solar stocks are normal. As such, I believe a &ldquo;buy the dip&rdquo; opportunity has emerged, presenting investors with an opportunity to tap into asymmetrical returns.



Considering the above, I screened for three best-in-class solar stocks. I applied a robust screening process, emphasizing fundamental aspects, event-driven activities and company valuations. Additionally, I phased in technical analysis wherever necessary.



Without further delay, let&rsquo;s examine the three solar stocks worth considering this month.



<h2>First Solar (FSLR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fslr1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US renewable energy company First Solar Inc. (FSLR) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>First Solar (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fslr-stock-quote/">FSLR</a>) is a favorite at Deutsche Bank (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/db-stock-quote/">DB</a>), which <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/solar-stocks-drop-as-solaredge-adds-to-layoffs-deutsche-bank-still-likes-first-solar/ar-BB1q22Tb">recently stated</a> that First Solar is set to expand in the U.S. Although the bank&rsquo;s claim is an isolated observation, it carries gravitas and sets a baseline for further analysis of FSLR stock.



Another positive about First Solar is its earnings momentum. The company recently reported its first-quarter fiscal results, revealing a <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4097838-first-solar-beats-top-line-and-bottom-line-estimates-updates-fy24-capex-outlook">revenue beat of $71.9 million</a> and an earnings-per-share beat of 22 cents. Moreover, First Solar reported a 78.3-gigawatt backlog, providing its income statement plenty of runway leading into the tail end of the year.



Furthermore, First Solar&rsquo;s price multiples seem well-placed. For example, FSLR stock&rsquo;s price-to-earnings-growth ratio of <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/FSLR/key-statistics/">0.47x</a> suggests it is a growth-at-a-reasonable price opportunity. Additionally, FSLR stock has a price-to-sales ratio of 6.27x, which I deem grossly undervalued, given the company&rsquo;s resilient growth trajectory.



I&rsquo;m incredibly bullish about FSLR stock&rsquo;s prospects, folks!



<h2>JinkoSolar (JKS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/jks-stock-300x169.jpg" alt="The JinkoSolar logo displayed on a plain white wall."><div>Source: Lutsenko_Oleksandr / Shutterstock.com</div></div>JinkoSolar (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jks-stock-quote/">JKS</a>) has shed more than <a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jks-stock-quote/">half its market value</a> in the past year amid a series of systematic headwinds. However, I think the stock has dipped into buying territory. Here&rsquo;s why.



Despite its recent struggles, JinkSolar&rsquo;s fundamentals remain robust. For instance, the company recently communicated its first-quarter financial and shipment results, which exceeded my expectations. JKS&rsquo;s broad-based shipments settled at <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4095337-jinkosolar-holding-reports-mixed-q1-results-initiates-q2-and-fy24-outlook" target="_blank">21,907 megawatts</a>, up by 51.2% YOY, illustrating a rebound in consumer demand. Moreover, the firm&rsquo;s first-quarter earnings-per-average-diluted-share beat estimates by $1.04, conveying underestimated efficiencies.



Collectively, the aforementioned variables set the tone from a fundamental perspective. However, JKS stock&rsquo;s financial market-based variables are even more telling. For example, JKS stock has a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/JKS/key-statistics/">price-to-earnings ratio of merely 3.07x</a>, indicating absolute value. Additionally, JinkoSolar has a respectable forward dividend yield of 6.9%, which adds a floor to its stock price.



Given the status of its salient variables, I believe JKS stock is a well-rounded asset with deep value attributes!



<h2>Enphase Energy (ENPH)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/enph1600-300x169.png" alt="Smartphone with logo of American company company Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH) on screen in front of business website. Focus on left of phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/enph-stock-quote/">ENPH</a>) appeared in a Goldman Sachs (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gs-stock-quote/">GS</a>) report earlier this month. The investment banking company <a href="https://za.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/heres-the-stocks-on-goldmans-top-25-tactical-trades-for-earnings-season-list-3228701">touted the stock</a> as a tactical opportunity. Although GS focused on ENPH&rsquo;s pending <a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/enph/earnings">July 23 earnings report</a>, the research has a broader application, as it communicated Enhpase&rsquo;s interim growth.



I included ENPH in the list for numerous reasons. However, my primary reasons pertain to product quality and operating capacity. For example, I enjoy Enphase Energy&rsquo;s integrated business model, which allows the end user to operate lean inverter systems linked to an application. Moreover, Enphase Energy has installed <a href="https://investor.enphase.com/static-files/7a95029a-a55b-4f1a-8fe1-5b3c41fef946?v=may-2024">more than four million systems</a> in approximately 150 countries. This feat proves it has the necessary capacity to smooth its revenue via geographic diversification.



Furthermore, the company has telling financial market-based features. For instance, ENPH stock has a <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ENPH/key-statistics/">price-to-sales ratio of 8.55x</a>, which is low, considering the firm&rsquo;s five-year compound AGR of <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ENPH/growth">39.48%</a>. Additionally, ENPH stock trades below its 50-, 100-, and 200-day <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ENPH/momentum/performance">moving averages</a>, suggesting a potential mean-reversion is in the offing.



ENPH stock is a risky bet. Nevertheless, superior returns are possible!



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Weakness is an opportunity with <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/renewable-energy/solar/">solar stocks</a>. Granted, there have been concerns that a Trump presidential win could derail clean <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/energy/">energy stocks</a>. But as I&rsquo;ve said before, a repeal isn&rsquo;t likely for two reasons. First, unless the Republicans take full control of Congress, it&rsquo;s not likely to happen. Second, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been popular across the political spectrum.



Not helping the reputation of solar stocks right now is the fact that SunPower (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/spwr-stock-quote/">SPWR</a>) just filed for <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/08/why-is-sunpower-spwr-stock-down-10-today-aug-13th/#:~:text=Shares%20of%20SPWR%20stock%20are,on%20Aug.%2016%2C%202024.">Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection</a>. The company, once worth about $10 billion, just put an end to its 39-year-old business by filing in Delaware. Unfortunately, sky-high interest rates made up-front investments far too expensive and California has reduced solar incentives for property owners, so this outcome wasn&rsquo;t a shock.



However, with all of this negativity priced into solar stocks, now is the time to buy the dip. Here are three of the top solar stocks you may want to jump into today.



<h2>First Solar (FSLR)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fslr1600-300x169.png" alt="Person holding smartphone with logo of US renewable energy company First Solar Inc. (FSLR) on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. Unmodified photo."><div>Source: T. Schneider / Shutterstock.com</div></div>After catching strong support at around $195.27, First Solar (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fslr-stock-quote/">FSLR</a>) is just starting to pivot higher again. Last trading at $229.31, I&rsquo;d like to see it initially retest $250 a share.



Analysts at <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/first-solar-price-target-raised-to-250-from-225-at-argus?utm_source=edition.cnn.com&amp;utm_medium=referral#">Argus just raised their price target to $250 from $225</a>, with a &ldquo;buy&rdquo; rating. The firm believes FSLR will benefit from evolving tariffs and other regulations regardless of who wins the election in November. Barclays also just raised its price target to $290 from $280 with an &ldquo;overweight&rdquo; rating on the stock.



Plus, earnings haven&rsquo;t been too shabby. In its second quarter, the company&rsquo;s net income soared year-over-year (YOY) to $349 million, or $3.25 a share, from $171 million, or $1.59 a share. Revenue rocketed 25% higher YOY to $1.01 billion.&nbsp;



As FSLR starts to break from consolidation, buy the stock.&nbsp;



<h2>Sunnova Energy (NOVA)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/solar-1-300x169.jpg" alt="Clean energy stocks: Rows of solar panels are lined up around a center aisle."><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Weakness is also an opportunity for investing in Sunnova Energy (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nova-stock-quote/">NOVA</a>). Currently trading at $7.60, I&rsquo;d like to see it initially refill its bearish gap at around $12.



The company&rsquo;s earnings per share (EPS) loss of 27 cents beat estimates by 32 cents. Revenue of $219.6 million, up 32% YOY, beat by $3.74 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $216.7 million from $28.1 million YOY. NOVA also raised its <a href="https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240731738903/sunnova-reports-second-quarter-2024-financial-results">cash generation guidance</a> to $100 million for 2024 to $350 million in 2025 and $400 million in 2026.



With that, analysts at Baird, Wells Fargo, Scotiabank and Piper Sandler raised their price targets on NOVA stock. <a href="https://capedge.com/news/benzinga/40208521/scotiabank-maintains">Scotiabank</a>, for example, raised its price target on NOVA to $14 from $10 with an &ldquo;outperform&rdquo; rating.&nbsp;



The firm added that &ldquo;Results for Q2 are an excellent proof point of the strategy the company launched last quarter&hellip; For the long-term, the firm sees the potential for a more capital-light model as the company laid out in Q1,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/sunnova-energy-price-target-raised-to-14-from-10-at-scotiabank">as noted by TheFly.com</a>.



<h2>Global X Solar ETF (RAYS)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/solar-2-300x169.jpg" alt="Solar penny stocks: Piggy bank in front of solar panel infrastructure"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>If you want to diversify on the cheap in the solar sector, take a look at the Global X Solar ETF (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/rays-stock-quote/">RAYS</a>). Last trading at $9.85, I&rsquo;d like to see it retest $12 in the near term.&nbsp;



With an expense ratio of 0.5%, the exchange-traded fund (ETF) invests in stocks involved with &ldquo;solar power production; the integration of solar into energy systems; and the development/manufacturing of solar-powered generators, engines, batteries, and other technologies related to the utilization of solar as an energy source,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/rays/">as noted by GlobalXETFs.com</a>.



The fund has 49 holdings, and some of its top ones include First Solar (previously mentioned on this list), Enphase Energy (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/enph-stock-quote/">ENPH</a>), Sunrun (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/run-stock-quote/">RUN</a>), SolarEdge Technologies (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/sedg-stock-quote/">SEDG</a>), Jinko Power (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/jks-stock-quote/">JKS</a>) and Canadian Solar (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/csiq-stock-quote/">CSIQ</a>). For investors who want to get into the solar sector without too much risk, this diversified ETF offers a nice opportunity.



On the date of publication, Ian Cooper&nbsp;did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned.&nbsp;The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the&nbsp;InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.



On the date of publication, the responsible editor did not have (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article.
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