# Firsthand Alternative Energy (ALTEX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/ALTEX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Firsthand Alternative Energy (ALTEX), nexqual.com/ALTEX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 11.24 (-2.09% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 11.48 · day 11.24–11.24 · 52w 10.01–16.97 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -4.8% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -11.7% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -4.8% | -11.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -4.9% | -2.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.1% | 31.7% |
| Max drawdown | -33.8% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -52.5% (Nov 2021→Mar 2025) |

## Peers
GAAEX (Guinness Atkinson Alternative E) USD 6.25 +0.00% · CGAEX (Calvert Global Energy Solutions) USD 14.11 +0.00% · NALFX (New Alternatives Fund- Class A) USD 78.59 +0.00% · NEXTX (Shelton Green Alpha Fd) USD 34.85 +0.00% · FSLEX (Fidelity Select Environmental a) USD 50.23 +0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/ALTEX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt