Republicans have lashed out at the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a landmark package of incentives for clean energy, since it was passed two years ago.
In the last year, we’ve written about the poor performance of clean energy, while highlighting the strong long-term outlook for the sector and the attractive valuations. These are typically the sorts of things we focus on…valuations and the long-term fundamental prospects for companies. We tend to shy away from overanalyzing short-term market dynamics.
In September, we wrote a piece discussing some of the growing pains that have impacted clean energy in the last few years. Despite what we believe are compelling long-term growth prospects, the sector has continued to struggle over the past two quarters.
Despite substantial growth and huge advancements in public policy support, clean energy has had an abysmal stretch in the stock market the last two and a half years.
War, inflation, rising rates, banking chaos, and recession are among the challenges facing markets. Investors must balance these shorter-term risks with the long-term return prospects of equities.
Soaring commodity prices have helped drive inflation to 8.5%, by far the highest level in the last few decades.
Lucas White and Jeremy Grantham examine the benefits of investing in a climate change strategy, including diversification, protection from climate risk, inflation protection and the ability to invest in growth-oriented companies at a discount.
In a new white paper, “The Good Thing About Climate Change: Opportunities,” GMO’s Lucas White and Jeremy Grantham discuss the growing problem of climate change, the exciting investment possibilities in companies combating that peril and the best ways for investors to approach the opportunity.
Lucas White and chief investment strategist Jeremy Grantham highlight the long-term investment opportunity in natural-resource equities.
