ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) surges 14.40% after-hours as 2026 policy deadline accelerates clean energy project completions.

Alps surged 14.40% in after-hours trading, driven by the 30% year-to-date gain in the ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES), which it tracks. The ETF’s rally was fueled by anticipation of accelerated clean energy project completions ahead of the 2026 policy deadline under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which sunsets key tax credits. This creates near-term demand for holdings like First Solar and Rivian, which are among ACES’s top positions. However, the ETF remains down 49% over five years, reflecting long-term structural risks. The policy-driven near-term momentum aligns with Alps’ after-hours jump, as investors bet on short-term gains despite post-2026 uncertainties. Other news, including hotel openings and glacier studies, were unrelated to the stock’s movement.