PV Gap

Erika Said:

Oil is skyrocketing, therefore green energy stocks should...?

We Answered:

Oil (and therefore Gas) prices have been very volatile in recent months. They are a mature technology, so there is unlikely to be any ground-breaking innovation in this area.

Green energy stocks on the other hand, as your long list suggests, are in many different technologies and are not fully developed.
Therefore, as Oil and Gas are immediately available, while green energy is still to fulfil its potential, I don't think that there is the correlation you suggest. Once these new power sources become as plentiful as oil, they would be inversely correlated, as demand for one would depress the price of the other.

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June Said:

solar energy stocks, buy now?

We Answered:

this is a trading market--important to buy at right price and take profits.

in the solar energy area I have been buying STP below $10 and selling it above $12, it's a good company and a good investment--long term if the market was not so skittish.

Clifford Said:

Why Solar stocks tumble?

We Answered:

Solar energy, Wind energy etc are called Alternative sources of energy.

When the crude oil price increases, then the focus shifts on to alternative sources of energy like the solar, wind etc. Hence the price of these stocks will rise .

Similarly when the Crude oil price declines, the focus shifts back to conventional sources of energy like the crude oil, thermal power etc. Hence the prices of alternatie sources will decrease

Emma Said:

How is it possible to get rich investing in stocks for 5 or more years?

We Answered:

First off, Solar Energy stocks are having a hard time in my opinion due to the not so great global economy. It is a risky stock to invest in.

It is possible to make money in Microsoft stock if the market conditions are favorable to the company. Be sure to do lots of research regarding the company before you commit to the investment.

Small Cap stocks can be good and bad. Sometimes the small cap stocks don't get anywhere. Sometimes they are companies on the verge of success. Do lots of RESEARCH on the company and the industry it is in. Lots of companies come and go that promise great returns and success to their investors. Be sure to read up on the industry and see how the smaller companies fair in the overall industry.

If you invest for the long term then take at least time once a quarter or semi-annually to evaluate your stock portfolio to make sure that your stocks are in good shape. Don't just forget about it for 10-20 years. That may prove to be unwise if you are depending on this to be a future safety financial cushion for retirement.

Best of Luck to you!!!!!

Ross Said:

Green chip review? Alternative energy stocks?

We Answered:

I don't subscribe to them, but I do get their free e-mails. I like a lot of the articles they write about everything in the alternative energy sector, they're pretty useful! Although I've noticed that they do tend to mention a lot of penny stocks, which I stay away from, but you have a mind of your own and are free to buy or not to buy whatever you want.

Congrats on SOLF!!! I hope you got in a couple of days ago!!

Since those are all solar stocks, you might want to look at other segments in the alt. energy market too: FTEK, ZOLT, ORA, FPL, CCJ, COMV.....I could go on and on!

Bob Said:

How are Solar energy Stocks? I have invested in YGE which is a chinese stock. Any recommendations?

We Answered:

there is a bunch of politics between this.Since China is a manufacture's country and the owner of those factories try to produce it for cheap to keep american buyers happy. they will not be in need of another expence. you should book it and run.

(not responsible for any loss of money due to investment advice)