In a world defined by rampant energy demand and electrification, battery tech is one of the more intriguing places to invest. While attention has turned to the big AI narratives and debates in the market, tech categories like battery innovation have plenty of opportunities.
September is a fun sports month. On weekends, I'm watching the baseball playoff races and the first weeks of pro football.
During a recent appearance on Yahoo Finance, I highlighted that flows into fixed income ETFs have already shattered previous records in 2026. And there are more than three months left in the year.
Short-term swings in commodity pricing aside, battery stocks present a compelling long-term proposition for investors anticipating that the electrification boom will continue. These companies have faced some challenges of late, including turbulent lithium prices, concerns about oversupply, and slower-than-hoped-for electric vehicle sales growth.
Traditionally speaking, when new threats of tariffs hit the headlines, it tends to be a bad thing for many investment approaches. Key Takeaways: While escalating tariffs could be a concern for the markets, a couple of different sectors may be more insulated than others.
VettaFi's 2026 Midyear Outlook Symposium took place at the end of June and included insight from a wide array of asset managers and industry leaders. Topics ranged from the second-half outlook to the essential tools that investors and advisors need for their portfolios.
It's hard to avoid the U.S.-Israel-Iran war in the news — or at the pump. Energy prices are rising worldwide as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
During the VettaFi Asset Allocation Summit in April, advisors told VettaFi about their strong interest in thematic ETFs. More than a third (35%) of attendee respondents said they expect to add to thematic ETFs in the next three months.
The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) is proving itself as a compelling satellite position designed to capture alpha. While the S&P 500 has remained relatively flat year to date through April 14, BATT's 18.3% surge demonstrates its ability to decouple from broad-market stagnation.
As of Friday, February 13, the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) has jumped 14.5% year-to-date, according to YCharts. It holds a slight edge over the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT), which is up 10.94% in the same period.
Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF has lagged the S&P 500 by 50% since late 2022, reflecting severe volatility and cyclical swings. BATT's low correlation to the S&P 500 and sector diversification provide long-term portfolio construction value, despite recent underperformance. Recent lithium market weakness and volatile 40%+ six-month swings make BATT a 'trade and protect' holding, not a classic buy-and-hold.
Artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and machine learning are just a few of the obvious tech innovations dominating the majority of investor attention spans these days. Along with the companies focused on these technologies, attention also diverts to those integral to meeting hardware demands, like semiconductor firms.