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• Schaeffer’s Investment Research: "A Closer Look at ... Canadian Solar, Trina Solar, and First Solar"
  "...the Claymore/MAC Global Solar Index Fund (TAN) has rallied more than 21% since the beginning of November" (December 11, 2009)

• iStockAnalyst.com: "Under The Hood Of Alt-Energy ETFs"
  "The two ETFs are very similar...But year-to-date, TAN is looking better" (December 10, 2009)

• Zibb.com: "Bullish Developments for Solar ETF"
  "The Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy (NYSE: TAN)……appears to be the beneficiary of some exciting news and expectations heading into 2010" (December 7, 2009)

• Morningstar.com: "Claymore/MAC Solar ETF Research and Analysis"
  "TAN provides a low-cost and accessible means of investing in solar power globally."

• ETF database: "Five ETF Plays For Climate Change Legislation"
  "Claymore/MAC Golbal Solar Energy ETF (TAN): While it has had its share of setbacks, many believe that solar power is one of the most promising alternative energy sources for the future." (October 20, 2009)

• ETF Trends: "The Surprising source of ETF growth"
  "Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy (NYSEArca: TAN): up 12.7% year-to-date" (October 14, 2009)

• StreetInsider.com : Solar Stocks Higher as California Passes Two Solar-Energy Bills
  "The Claymore/MAC Global Solar Index ETF (NYSE: TAN) is up more than 3% today, which compares to a 0.4% rise in the Dow..." (October 12, 2009)

• Investopedia: "Red Hot ETFs"
  "Democratic senators have offered up a plan that would reduce emissions by 20% through 2020. The Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Fund (NYSE: TAN) which is up 12.3% during the last four weeks would be one of several beneficiaries should such legislation..." (October 9, 2009)

• Schaeffer's Research: "Options Report: The Sunny Side of Alternative Energy"
  "The exchange-traded fund (ETF) is up a mere 11% so far this year, but the ETF appears poised to break out of its recent trading range..." (October 8, 2009)

• etfplanet: "Solar ETF Update: TAN vs. KWT"
  "At first glance these two funds look to be quite similar, and in many aspects they are. However, a closer look reveals many of their differences in structure, size, and value." (October 6, 2009)

• Seeking Alpha: "Solar is Shining, Time to Get TAN"
  "...now may be the time to get back in and the Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index ETF (TAN) looks like a great way to go." (September 16, 2009)

Recent Articles on Solar Investing

• ETF GPS: "Do solar stocks have a bright future? "
  "...costs of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system — which includes solar panels, inverters, labor and more — declined to $7.50 per watt" (December 8, 2009)

• AMEinfo.com: "Solar industry: stage is set for global recovery - Middle East interest evident"
  "After the setback caused by the global economic crisis, the solar energy business will rally again sharply as early as next year." (December 6, 2009)

• Investment U: "Two Investments to Add to Your "Green" Portfolio"
  "In all, the alternative energy market Scooped revenues of $7.14 billion in 2008 and is projected to reach $13.15 billion in 2015." (November, 2009)

• R&D: "DOE Announces $87 Million in Funding to Support Solar Energy Technologies"
  "Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced up to $87 million will be made available to support the development of new solar energy..." (October 8, 2009)

• Herald.net: "Want to try solar power? Now’s the time"
  "...the time is right to invest in solar energy..." (October 1, 2009)

• Wicked Local: "PHOTO GALLERY: Power to the people; solar panels power Brewster home"
  "Fretting about the electric bill is but a faint memory..." (September 29, 2009)

• PR Newswire: "Suntech Brings Utility-Scale Solar to China"
  "Suntech Power Holdings...today announced the completion and grid connection of the first 10MW utility-scale solar power project in China." (September 30, 2009)

• Daily Finance: "Google.org's energy czar Dan Reicher says IT will help make us greener"
  "Google (GOOG) may be a search engine giant, but it's also a leading player in alternative energy." (September 29, 2009)

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