Investing in Solar Stocks: What You Need to Know to Make Money in the Global Renewable Energy Market [Hardcover]

Joseph Berwind (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 13, 2009

The solar industry is heating up. In the past two years alone, more than $8 billion have been infused into the market, and 20 companies have gone public. The best news is that the solar market is still in its infancy, with plenty of room to expand. With an annual growth rate of nearly 50 percent, it has the potential to eclipse all other investment opportunities.

Investing in Solar Stocks sheds light on every angle of the subject to help you enter this booming market with knowledge and confidence. Previously the realm of elite investors, solar energy is now wide open to asset managers, institutional investors, and fund managers.

From the science of solar energy to expert strategies for building a portfolio utilizing solar stocks, this comprehensive introduction covers critical information about:

• Government policies driving the solar market
• The growth of solar energy into a global industry
• Business models shaping the industry
• Manufacturing supply chains
• Risk and volatility factors
• Portfolio diversification and rebalancing
• The global economic collapse’s effect on the market

A veteran player in the renewable-energy investment world, author Joseph Berwind explains the investment principles of buying, selling, and shorting solar stocks in easy, engaging language. He also includes case studies of solar energy companies and useful trading strategies from the top hedge fund investors currently active in the solar market.

A rare bull market orbiting in today’s universe of bears, solar energy holds great promise for both long-term portfolios and short-term gain. Use Investing in Solar Stocks to get in on one of today’s few supercharged markets.

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From the Back Cover

Investment strategies for the white-hot solar market

A rising star in the investment world, solar power represents more than 30% of the $100 billion renewable energy market. Affected by forces not found in most industries, the solar market is a unique enterprise requiring specialized understanding. This comprehensive introduction to investing in solar energy provides just that.

With proven strategies for buying, selling, and shorting solar stocks, this unique guide will help you:

• Anticipate industry changes
• Determine valuation
• Assess the future of stock prices
• Decide when to buy and sell
• Invest for the long run
• Make short-term gains
• Rebalance your portfolio

Considered an “alternative” investment now, solar power is certain to enter the mainstream in the near future. It’s one of the few rays of light in that black hole called the global economy.

This exciting, profit-generating industry awaits your investing dollars. Get active now and build a stellar portfolio with the help of Investing in Solar Stocks.

About the Author

Joseph Berwind, founder of Alternative Energy Investing™ (AEI), has ten years of investing experience that includes portfolio management and research in energy-technology, renewable-fuel, advanced materials, and technology equity research. AEI’s clients include many of the top-ten institutional holders in the solar stock industry. In his role as managing partner, Berwind is responsible for the firm’s day-to-day solar stock research mandate and additional energy-technology and renewable-fuel sector research.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 13, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071608958
• ISBN-13: 978-0071608954
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,239,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joseph Berwind is the founder of Alternate Energy Investing, LLC (AEI), a top market research and financial analyst firm specializing in renewable energy. Joseph Berwind is also the author of Investing In Solar Stocks, published by McGraw Hill, a book written for institutional investors, asset managers, and fund managers, describing the renewable energy landscape focusing specifically on solar power. Joe was a partner at New York investment firm Bourgeon Capital Management, LLC. During Joe's tenure at Bourgeon the fund he helped manage returned greater than 50% (2000-2005). Joe's ten years of renewable energy industry experience includes chemical market research and institutional sales at Marubeni Corporation, one of Japan's leading general trading companies with offices in 83 countries, managing global product distribution and manufacturing for Japan's top firms. Joe earned a B.A., in Economics from Columbia University and a degree in Finance from the NYU Stern School of Business.

Disclaimer & Cautionary Statements:
The information, opinions, estimates and projections contained herein on my blog constitute my current judgment as of the date of said blog post. The information contained and posted to my blog is believed to be reliable and has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but I cannot makes any representation or warranty, either express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any information found on my blog. I do not undertake, and I have no duty, to advise you as to any information that comes to my attention after the date of the post. The information on my blog is not intended to meet the objectives or needs of specific investors, but is intended as impersonal informational that is not supposed to be used to make any investment decision. I or any member of my family or friends or clients may have a position in and may from time to time purchase or sell or sell-short any of the securities mentioned or any related securities. I am not a licensed stock broker, nor do I work for a registered broker-dealer. This is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell securities. The sole and explicit purpose of my blog and the posts I publish on it is to create interest in my book, Investing in Solar Stocks. Do not use the information found on my blog for any other purpose at all other than to help you decide if you want to buy my book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introduction to Investing in Solar Stocks, September 19, 2009

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This review is from: Investing in Solar Stocks: What You Need to Know to Make Money in the Global Renewable Energy Market (Hardcover)

The book is an excellent introduction to the photovoltaic industry. Berwind's knowledge of the industry is substantial and book is therefore a valuable introduction for those with an interest in how the photovoltaic industry operates. To gain the most from the book one needs a basic background in finance, so I would therefore not recommend a purchase unless one is familiar with WACC, CAPM and DCF methods.