Top 4 Ways to Invest in Renewable Energy Stocks

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Exchange-traded funds offer a simple way to invest in a diversified portfolio of renewable energy stocks.

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Investing in individual renewable energy stocks can offer higher potential returns, but also comes with higher risk.

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Some top renewable energy companies to consider include Tesla, First Solar, and NextEra Energy.

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Mutual funds allow investors to pool their money together to invest in a portfolio of renewable energy stocks.

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Some popular renewable energy mutual funds include Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund.

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