ETFdb Realtime Rating & Analyst Report for PKN
PKN is a passive ETF that seeks to replicate the WNA Nuclear Energy Index. The Index is designed to track the overall performance of globally traded companies which are engaged in the nuclear energy industry with representation across reactors, utilities, construction, technology, equipment, service providers and fuels.
| ETFdb Category | Expense Ratio | Inception Date | Issuer | Structure | YTD Return * |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Energy Equities | 0.75% | 2008-04-03 | Invesco PowerShares | ETF | -4.77% |
* As of 05-24-2012
PKN Realtime Rating: By Metric
| Metric | Metric Realtime Rating | A+ Metric Rated ETF |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidity | C+ | PBW |
| Expenses | C | NUCL |
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The first adjacent table gives investors an individual Realtime Rating for PKN on several different metrics, including liquidity, expenses, performance, volatility, dividend, and concentration of holdings. The "A+ Metric Rated ETF" field, available to ETFdb Pro members, shows the ETF in the Alternative Energy Equities ETFdb Category with the highest Metric Realtime Rating for each individual field.
PKN Realtime Rating: Overall
The second table shows the overall Realtime Rating for PKN, as well as the A+ Overall Rated ETF in PKN's Category. To view information on how the ETFdb Realtime Ratings work, click here.
ETFdb Analyst Report for PKN
This ETF is one of several products that offers exposure to the global nuclear power industry, offering a way for investors to bet that this source of power will continue to gain market share on fossil fuels in coming years. Given this targeted focus, PKN can potentially be useful in multiple ways....
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