Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF
LIT ThematicUpdated: Jul 5, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto PLC ADR | RIO | 20.17% | |
| TDK Corp | 6762.T | 6.11% | |
| Albemarle Corp | ALB | 5.45% | |
| Samsung SDI Co Ltd | 006400.KS | 5.31% | |
| NAURA Technology Group Co Ltd Class A | 002371.SZ | 5.1% | |
| Panasonic Holdings Corp | 6752.T | 4.67% | |
| Tesla Inc | TSLA | 4.23% | |
| LG Energy Solution Ltd | 373220.KS | 3.77% | |
| PLS Group Ltd | PLS.AX | 3.58% | |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd Class A | 300750.SZ | 3.57% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) is a Thematic ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.75% and $2.2B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Rio Tinto PLC ADR, TDK Corp, Albemarle Corp. The ETF currently yields 0.36% in dividends. Year-to-date, LIT has returned +15.98%.
The fund invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts ("ADRs") and Global Depositary Receipts ("GDRs") based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index is designed to measure broad-based equity market performance of global companies involved in the lithium industry. The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — LIT
What is the TER of LIT (Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF)?
LIT has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75 % per year. That sits above the thematic category median (0.68 % across 15 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has LIT delivered?
Performance for LIT: YTD: +15.98 % · 3-year p.a.: +5.55 % · 5-year p.a.: +2.05 %. Over 5 years, LIT outperforms the thematic category median of +1.69 % by +0.36 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of LIT?
The five largest positions in LIT are: RIO, 6762.T, ALB, 006400.KS, 002371.SZ. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does LIT pay dividends?
LIT has a current dividend yield of 0.36 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for LIT?
LIT is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
What is the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF?
The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) is a thematic fund investing across the global lithium value chain — from mining and refining to battery production. Its largest positions include Rio Tinto, Albemarle, Samsung SDI and Contemporary Amperex. With around $2.1B in assets under management, LIT packages a focused bet on electric mobility and energy storage. It is a concentrated trend fund, not a broadly diversified core holding.
Performance in context
LIT shows the classic boom-and-bust pattern of a theme fund. Year-to-date it is up roughly +32.04 %, yet over three years it has returned only about +12.34 % and over five years just around +6.52 % — meaningfully weaker than broad indices over the same windows.
The swings are dramatic: the 52-week low was $35.62 and the high $91.98. The main drivers are lithium prices, electric-vehicle demand and regulatory tailwinds. The dividend yield is minimal at about 0.36 %; LIT is essentially a price-return instrument rather than an income play.
Risk profile
LIT is highly concentrated: roughly 55.42 % sits in basic materials and 26.02 % in industrials. Rio Tinto alone is about 20.21 % of the fund. If lithium prices fall or EV demand cools, the fund can drop sharply — as the gap between its 52-week low and high illustrates.
- Theme risk: trends can stay out of favour for years.
- Concentration risk from a few heavyweights and high China exposure.
- Currency risk: priced in USD, so euro-area investors are fully exposed to the EUR/USD rate.
- Higher cost: the expense ratio is 0.75 % per year.
Who is LIT for?
LIT suits investors with a long horizon (at least 7–10 years), high risk tolerance and a strong conviction that battery technology and electric mobility will grow structurally. It works best as a small, tactical satellite alongside a broadly diversified portfolio — not as a foundation.
It is not appropriate for safety-focused investors, for short time horizons, or for anyone seeking stable income or high dividends. If you cannot stomach interim drawdowns of 50 % or more, LIT is best avoided. This is not investment advice.
How it compares
Within the same theme, LIT competes with several funds:
- Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT): a similar value chain, often weighted more toward raw-material producers with different index rules.
- iShares Lithium Miners & Producers ETF (ILIT): narrower exposure to lithium miners, making it even more concentrated and volatile.
- WisdomTree Battery Solutions UCITS ETF (VOLT): a Europe-listed UCITS alternative with broader exposure across the battery supply chain.
LIT stands out for its large asset base and liquidity, but at 0.75 % it is not cheap. Euro-area investors often prefer a UCITS version for tax and trading reasons.
Where can I buy LIT?
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