iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN)
| Assets | $1.60B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| PE Ratio | 17.80 |
| Shares Out | 108.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.25 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.68% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 30.29% |
| Volume | 2,750,138 |
| Open | 15.04 |
| Previous Close | 15.06 |
| Day's Range | 14.88 - 15.08 |
| 52-Week Low | 10.46 |
| 52-Week High | 15.24 |
| Beta | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 126 |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2008 |
About ICLN
Fund Home PageThe iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the S&P Global Clean Energy Transition index. The fund tracks a tiered index of global companies involved in clean energy businesses. ICLN was launched on Jun 24, 2008 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top 10 Holdings
49.64% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| First Solar, Inc. | FSLR | 9.11% |
| Vestas Wind Systems A/S | VWS | 5.95% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 5.89% |
| Iberdrola, S.A. | IBE | 5.59% |
| SSE plc | SSE | 4.85% |
| Nextracker Inc. | NXT | 4.20% |
| EDP, S.A. | EDP | 4.13% |
| Chubu Electric Power Company, Incorporated | 9502 | 3.49% |
| China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd. | 600900 | 3.34% |
| Equatorial S.A. | EQTL3 | 3.09% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.13965 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.11418 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | $0.09588 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.12275 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | $0.12463 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.03636 | Dec 19, 2022 |
Performance
ICLN had a total return of 4.68% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -5.03%.
News
ICLN: Favorable Rate Environment, AI Expansion Present An Attractive Buying Opportunity
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ICLN: Renewable Energy Set For Growth Before Tax Credits Expire
ICLN offers diversified exposure to global clean energy producers, with a focus on wind, solar, and geothermal sectors. U.S. policy changes may accelerate renewable project growth through 2027, but ta...
ICLN's Surge Despite US Rollbacks: Will It Last?
US policy rollbacks have removed key growth drivers for renewables, creating headwinds for ICLN and its US-based holdings. ICLN's global diversification has enabled a 27% YTD rebound, buffering agains...
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ICLN: Clean Energy A Clear Winner In 2025, More Gains Ahead (Rating Upgrade)
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The Challenges Of The Energy Transition And 26 Companies That Might Benefit From It
The global energy transition is driving massive investments in renewable energy, benefiting companies from various areas of the energy industry. Areas such as grids and storage are crucial to the succ...
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF: We Might Be Close To A Bottom
The shift towards solar and wind energy is on track in many Western Europe countries, India, and China. However, these projects might get derailed in the US. Interest rate differentials indicate that ...
Renewable-energy stocks tank after Trump wins White House
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The iShares Global Clean Energy ETF: Right Theme, Wrong Instrument
Despite its consistent underperformance, the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF is one of the most popular thematic ETF's with an asset base of 2Bn USD AUM. Investors in the fund are not only exposed to ...
ICLN: Trump-Harris Outcome Likely To Drive US Clean Energy Policy
The upcoming US Presidential election probably carries more influence over this market segment, given the sharp differences in expected policy. ICLN is one of 3 ETFs I follow in alternative energy, an...
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ICLN: Clean Energy Will Provide Massive Returns Globally, Just Not Yet
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ICLN: Keep Searching
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ICLN: Too Many Risks With A Disappointing Performance
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