The Best Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs.
Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs and funds provide exposure to the raw materials and companies powering rechargeable batteries and electric vehicles — including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite — through equities of mining and producer companies, physically-backed or futures-based battery-metal holdings, and firms across the battery technology and value chain. Demand is driven by electrification, energy storage, and the global transition to electric mobility, making the category sensitive to EV adoption, battery innovation, and commodity supply dynamics.
- Number of ETFs
- 7
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.57%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.77%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 122.86%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 87 / 100
The Best Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | Jun 6, 2018 | 0.59% | 19.49% | — | 1.55% | 86 | ||||||||
| Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | Jun 21, 2023 | 0.47% | 26.31% | — | 1.80% | 89 | ||||||||
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | Nov 29, 2022 | 0.58% | 13.12% | — | 1.41% | 84 | ||||||||
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | Sep 24, 2024 | 0.35% | 16.06% | — | 0.47% | 87 | ||||||||
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | Jul 22, 2010 | 0.75% | 27.00% | 14.53% | 0.38% | 94 | ||||||||
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | Feb 1, 2023 | 0.65% | 25.44% | — | 5.91% | 87 | ||||||||
| USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund | Lithium & Battery Metals, Commodities | Jan 10, 2023 | 0.59% | 8.70% | — | 0.84% | 81 |
Best Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are LIT (94) and ILIT (89).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 94 | 1.91B | Jul 2010 | |
| Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF | 89 | 21.57M | Jun 2023 | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | 87 | 58.36M | Feb 2023 | |
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 86 | 133.69M | Jun 2018 |
Best-Performing Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs is LIT (4.01%).
Across the lineup, Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs show an average 1-year return of 122.86% and an average 5-year return of 2.98%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 4.01% | 1.91B | Jul 2010 | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 1.94% | 133.69M | Jun 2018 |
Lowest-Cost Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs
The top Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs is LIMI (0.35%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.57%, Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Lithium & Battery Metal Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | |
| Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF | 0.47% | 21.57M | Jun 2023 | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 0.58% | 16.01M | Nov 2022 | |
| USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund | 0.59% | 2.29M | Jan 2023 | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 0.59% | 133.69M | Jun 2018 |
Highest-Yield Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs
The top Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs is LITP (5.91%).
Across the lineup, Lithium & Battery Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.77%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | 5.91% | 58.36M | Feb 2023 | |
| Ishares Lithium Miners And Producers ETF | 1.80% | 21.57M | Jun 2023 | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | 1.55% | 133.69M | Jun 2018 | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 1.41% | 16.01M | Nov 2022 | |
| USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund | 0.84% | 2.29M | Jan 2023 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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