Claymore Securities Inc., today announced the launch of the Claymore/MAC Global Solar Energy Index ETF (NYSE Arca: TAN).
The ETF (exchange-traded fund) is the first all-solar fund and will seek to replicate the MAC Global Solar Energy Index (Index Ticker: SUNIDX), which was developed and is maintained by MAC Indexing, LLC, an affiliate of Melvin & Company.
Christian Magoon, President of Claymore Securities, Inc. said, "At its inception, TAN gives investors access to a global portfolio of 25 leading solar companies with a combined market capitalization of close to $100 billion."
About Claymore Securities
Claymore Securities, Inc. is a privately-held financial services company offering investment solutions for financial advisors and their clients. Claymore entities have provided supervision, management, servicing or distribution on approximately $18.5 billion in assets as of December 31, 2007. Claymore currently offers exchange-traded funds, unit investment trusts and closed-end funds.