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Kraneshares European Carbon Allowance ETF

KEUA tracks a liquidity-weighted EUA carbon credit futures index.

KEUA tracks an index of EUA carbon credit futures. The index holds futures that mature in December of the next one or two years.

European carbon allowance prices plummeted last week, dropping to six-month lows. Analysts believe that prices rebounded once they hit key technical levels, reported KraneShares in the Climate Market Now blog.

EUAs Recover Amidst Complex EU Economic Landscape

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This summer broke heat records yet again, for the second consecutive year. 2024 remains solidly on track for becoming the hottest year on record, underscoring the importance of climate initiatives.

It's the Hottest Summer On Record

Investors looking for opportunity in the second half would do well to keep an eye toward European carbon allowances. Trend-following signals, ongoing geopolitical turmoil, and recent trading action make the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) a fund to watch as it heads into the fall.

KEUA a Buy Heading Into Fall Months

European Union carbon allowance prices remain muted this year, but summer months could result in increased volatility. Investors looking to capture long-term opportunity in Europe's carbon market at current prices would do well to consider the KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA).

KEUA a Fund to Watch in the Summer Months

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Ultimately, climate change solutions will need cooperation from all parties, especially in hard-to-abate industries. This includes categories such as natural gas, steel, cement, and chemicals.

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Climate change and the climate crisis remain hot topics in a charged election year. However, the energy transition supersedes political agendas, with global capital already in flow.

Carbon Investing: ‘Where the Rubber Meets the Road'

The European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) continues to make headlines as global industries grapple with the new mandates. While creating industry challenges, Luke Oliver of KraneShares discussed the opportunities for investors.

Luke Oliver on CBAM's Impact on Carbon Pricing

Advisors and investors are no strangers to market volatility as inflation and interest rates climbed in the last two years. While volatility creates challenges for some investors and their portfolios, for others it proves a boon, driving price discovery for assets.

Why Volatility Means Opportunity in Carbon Markets

The three primary heat-trapping greenhouse gases increased last year, underscoring the urgent work ahead to curtail emissions. Regulated carbon allowance markets play a critical role in the journey to net zero, providing investors with opportunity.

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2024 has not been a particularly kind year for European carbon allowance (EUA) prices. Earlier this week, the European Commission noted that in 2023, Carbon emissions under the EU's emissions trading system dropped by a record 15.5%.

Don't Give Up on EUAs

The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) issued a “red alert” warning for the climate crisis after 2023's record-breaking year. This year looks to smash even more climate records and underscores the need for aggressive response, investment, and action.

2023 Hottest on Record: What Next for Climate?

Despite a rocky first quarter for the world's two largest regulated carbon markets, the outlook for the year remains positive. Investors currently have a rare opportunity to gain exposure to carbon markets at reduced prices.

A Constructive Year for 2 Largest Carbon Markets

New emerging global indicators are giving analysts hope that the carbon market will see a comeback this year. The European Union Allowances (EUA) carbon allowance program has encountered early headwinds in 2024.

Global Indicators Point to Carbon Upswing

The 2024 macro outlook in the U.S. remains muddled, with persistent inflation seemingly at odds with strong economic data. AI hype and Fed interest rates dominate headlines as well as markets this year.

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So far, 2024 has not been an ideal year for European carbon prices, but hope may be on the horizon. Last week, European prices posted the first week-on-week gain of the year, trading upwards of €58/tonne in some instances.

EUA Rally Signals Possible Carbon Comeback

Due to weakness in the EU allowance (EUA) market, carbon allowance investing has scuffled in early 2024. However, some market observers believe that lethargy will abate.

Carbon Credit Investing Ready for Its Close-Up

The latest economic data shows inflation remains stubborn, suggesting investors may want to maintain exposure to an inflation hedge. Consumer prices increased 3.1% in the year through January.

Inflation Hedge Remains Critical Component in Portfolios

Regulated carbon markets vary in their outlooks this year. California continues to benefit from strong fundamentals, while the European Union faces ongoing diminished economic activity and a bearish forecast.

Why 2024 Is the Year to Buy European Carbon

The KraneShares European Carbon Allowance Strategy ETF (KEUA) may be a compelling offering as demand for EUAs is supposed to pick up later in the year. Demand for EUAs is expected to increase during the second half of the year as macroeconomic conditions improve, according to KraneShares.

KraneShares Expects Demand for EUAs to Increase in Second Half

Climate-related investing has garnered more attention in recent years. So a growing number of advisors and investors have gained familiarity with the carbon credits market.

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KraneShares' California carbon ETF has the potential to offer diversified returns. The KraneShares California Carbon Allowance ETF (KCCA) provides targeted exposure to the California Carbon Allowances (CCA) cap-and-trade carbon allowance program.

Use KraneShares California Carbon ETF for Diversified Returns

As advisors look for ways to diversify client portfolios, carbon ETFs may be a solution. Carbon ETFs provide potential portfolio diversification due to the global carbon futures markets' historically low correlation to other asset classes.

Using Carbon ETFs to Diversify Client Portfolios

Myriad topics in the sustainable investing realm garnered attention this year. It's fair to say the carbon credits market was part of that group.

Carbon Credits Market Has Strong Long-Term Outlook

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As investments in carbon markets become increasingly popular, investors must understand the difference between carbon offsets and carbon credits. Understanding Carbon Credits   A carbon credit is also known as a carbon allowance.

The Difference Between Carbon Offsets and Credits

Many investors may unintentionally be shorting carbon. Investors likely own many companies that are required to buy carbon credits or choose to make commitments to buy carbon offsets.

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