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iPath® Series B Carbon ETN (GRN)

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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: GRN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -7.25% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating ![]() | Upturn Advisory Performance | ETF Returns Performance |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.46 | 52 Weeks Range 23.82 - 32.88 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 23.82 - 32.88 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
iPath® Series B Carbon ETN
ETF Overview
Overview
The iPathu00ae Series B Carbon ETN (GRN) provided exposure to the Barclays Global Carbon Index Total Return, reflecting the performance of cap-and-trade carbon allowances.
Reputation and Reliability
Barclays is a large financial institution, but ETNs have specific credit risks associated with the issuer.
Management Expertise
Barclays has experience in managing various financial products, including ETNs, but their expertise in carbon markets should be assessed.
Investment Objective
Goal
To provide exposure to the Barclays Global Carbon Index Total Return, which tracks the performance of carbon emission allowances.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETN tracks a specific index related to carbon emission allowances.
Composition The ETN's value is linked to the price of carbon emission allowances futures contracts.
Market Position
Market Share: GRN has a limited market share, and the fund was delisted in Feb 2023.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 0
Competitors
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape for carbon ETNs can be limited, with relatively few similar products. GRN's advantages stemmed from its specific index tracking, but disadvantages included credit risk and potential tracking error compared to direct futures investments.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Data is unavailable as the ETN is delisted.
Benchmark Comparison: Data is unavailable as the ETN is delisted.
Expense Ratio: 0.75
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
Average trading volume for GRN used to be moderate, reflecting investor interest in carbon markets.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for GRN varied depending on market conditions and trading volume.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
GRN was affected by carbon emission policies, economic conditions, and demand for carbon allowances.
Growth Trajectory
GRN's growth trajectory depended on the evolution of carbon markets and investor appetite for carbon-related investments. The ETN was delisted in Feb 2023.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
GRN's competitive edge was from its exposure to the Barclays Global Carbon Index Total Return. The ETN provided a vehicle to invest in the price of carbon emission allowances futures contracts. This product no longer exists.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
GRN exhibited volatility influenced by fluctuations in carbon allowance prices and regulatory changes.
Market Risk
GRN faced market risk linked to carbon markets, as well as credit risk associated with the issuer, Barclays.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors who sought exposure to the price of carbon emission allowances and were comfortable with ETN-specific risks.
Market Risk
GRN was suitable for investors seeking a specific strategy, and it was not for passive index followers since it tracked a niche asset.
Summary
The iPathu00ae Series B Carbon ETN (GRN) offered exposure to the Barclays Global Carbon Index Total Return. GRN faced market risk linked to carbon markets, as well as credit risk associated with Barclays. This product no longer exists, having been delisted in Feb 2023. Investors considering carbon-related investments should consider the factors that led to the delisting, including overall investor appetite for such products.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Barclays iPath website (historical data)
- ETF.com (historical data)
Disclaimers:
Data and analysis are based on available information prior to the delisting of the ETN. This is not investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should conduct their own due diligence.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About iPath® Series B Carbon ETN
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date - | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees - | Website |
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The index has the objective of providing exposure to the price of carbon as measured by the return of futures contracts on carbon emissions credits from two of the world"s major emissions-related mechanisms. The components currently included in the index are futures contracts that trade on the ICE Futures Europe exchange.

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