What is LIT and what does it track?

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) is an exchange-traded fund focused on the Natural Resources sector, managing $1.70B in assets. The fund has been trading since 2010-07-22. 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 i...

How large is LIT and what does it cost to hold?

LIT currently manages $1.70B in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 0.75%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 52%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

What are the largest holdings in LIT?

LIT allocates 7.6% of its portfolio to Materials. The three largest holdings are RIO (21.7%), ALB (7.6%), SQM (4.1%). Concentration in the top holdings means single-name events in these positions can have an outsized effect on the ETF's price.

Does LIT pay dividends or distributions?

LIT currently distributes a yield of 0.28%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is LIT's historical performance?

Reported performance for LIT: year-to-date 11.82%, 3-year cumulative 8.84%, 5-year cumulative 6.52%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for LIT?

As of the most recent session, LIT closed at $69.51. The swing trend is negative with ADX at 7.7 (weak trend strength). Momentum is bullish and has been running for 2 trading days. No Golden Cross is currently active All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for LIT?

The most recent Trendchange signal for LIT fired on 14.08.26 at $75.23. The position has been open for 15 trading days. Performance after 10 days: +2.53%. The system's historical edge across 53 tracked signals is +18.22%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

LIT – Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

ETF

Natural Resources | Inception: 2010-07-22

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$69.51

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▼ Short

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control

+18.22%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 1 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

7.7

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Last Trendchange Signal

14.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$75.23

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

15d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+2.53%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

-0.69%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

-0.69%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +2 / 7

LIT has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $69.88, now trading below the line. The line that was acting as a floor has now become potential resistance. This shifts the short-term bias to cautious.

What to watch

Avoid aggressive long exposure until price reclaims the EMA21. A break and close below this level can lead to a deeper test of the 50-day SMA at $72.36.

LIT Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $69.51 · ATR14: $1.78

EMA21 Cross – Directional Shift Composite Score: +2 / 7

LIT has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $69.88, now trading below the line. The line that was acting as a floor has now become potential resistance. This shifts the short-term bias to cautious.

What to watch

Avoid aggressive long exposure until price reclaims the EMA21. A break and close below this level can lead to a deeper test of the 50-day SMA at $72.36.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▼ Short	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 2d	Strength: 0.09 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX)	7.7 – Weak	ADX38: 21.5
Volatility (HV30)	19.5% – Calm	HV90: 29.9% \| HV180: 32.0%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Death Cross ✗	Stack: Partially aligned (1/3)
EMA21 Distance	-0.69 ATR ↑	EMA21: $69.88
GD200 Extension	-4.1 ATR – Normal	GD20: -0.3 \| GD50: -2.2 \| GD100: -4.2

🚀 Momentum Accelerating

Upward momentum active for 2 days and still gaining strength (current: 0.09). Trend is building, not fading.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 7.7 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 21.5. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 19.5% | HV90: 29.9% | HV180: 32.0%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

💀 Death Cross – Long-term Bearish

Death Cross in place. GD50 $72.36 below GD200 $74.95. Long-term structure remains bearish. MA stack: Partially aligned (1/3).

⚡ EMA21 – Fresh Cross

Price has just crossed the 21-day EMA at $69.88, now trading below. Often marks a near-term directional shift.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $69.88 (-0.3 ATR) | GD50: $72.36 (-2.2 ATR) | GD100: $75.13 (-4.2 ATR) | GD200: $74.95 (-4.1 ATR). ATR14: $1.78.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010							3.59	-5.53	11.86	6.58	2.27	11.49	43.01
2011	-7.64	0.72	-1.51	1.41	-5.81	-2.41	-1.41	-10.23	-23.81	23.46	2.47	-6.68	-39.22
2012	12.51	-1.24	-0.36	-5.96	-13.63	13.76	-8.09	6.12	7.12	-8.31	-0.75	4.52	-0.45
2013	-0.36	-2.25	-5.12	-5.17	1.61	-9.07	0.41	-3.37	14.38	-3.57	-1.85	2.62	-11.79
2014	-3.51	15.77	-4.14	-4.80	1.06	1.88	-2.24	1.25	-9.20	-2.36	0.69	-3.94	-12.25
2015	-2.67	7.40	-6.06	10.71	-2.26	-7.64	-10.39	-7.29	2.88	10.34	-3.41	-0.68	-10.48
2016	-9.16	4.60	10.50	6.14	6.37	1.74	-0.51	-0.79	-0.05	-2.06	T 3.29	1.31	25.35
2017	7.10	-2.87	T 6.45	1.72	3.69	-2.87	T 6.28	8.69	9.44	4.07	0.08	T 1.20	61.45
2018	-5.37	-7.23	-1.69	2.72	T 0.43	-3.25	0.51	-0.27	T 4.07	-8.79	T -0.28	-14.14	-30.27
2019	T 5.12	3.77	-4.77	T -4.43	-9.66	6.60	T -1.25	-7.33	T 5.49	2.57	-1.27	8.37	2.91
2020	3.70	-5.70	-26.02	T 24.18	18.70	8.25	12.70	4.83	-0.88	T 6.39	17.02	17.01	124.92
2021	-1.08	-8.84	-8.05	T 6.36	5.63	6.73	15.59	2.63	-2.63	T 13.01	0.90	-7.39	27.65
2022	-8.91	-1.85	T 1.85	-16.31	T 12.11	1.05	T 3.68	-2.25	-8.57	-0.03	T 1.64	-14.61	-31.12
2023	T 22.07	-11.86	-0.91	T -4.86	T 5.24	6.07	-0.27	-9.28	-7.12	-11.87	0.87	5.47	-9.76
2024	-17.58	T 10.01	-3.97	-3.86	T -1.36	-11.07	0.49	-0.11	T 19.00	-1.70	2.34	-9.70	-18.91
2025	0.92	T 2.80	-4.36	-5.10	T -0.88	T 6.90	6.69	16.32	21.45	8.25	3.22	2.92	61.67
2026	5.55	7.53	-1.16	T 18.54	-1.77	-9.07	-11.22	T 10.03	-8.42	1.89			4.89

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

LIT - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for LIT:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
14.08.26	$75.23	15d	+2.53%	-0.69%	-0.69%	+0%
06.04.26	$73.12	55d	+13.83%	+21.33%	+18.91%	+18.91%
27.06.25	$38.54	37d	+4.26%	+15.8%	+6.33%	+6.33%
05.05.25	$37.13	21d	+3.91%	+1.29%	+1.29%	+0%
18.02.25	$42.36	8d	-3.82%	-3.82%	-3.82%	-3.82%
24.09.24	$39.47	32d	+24.07%	+8.46%	+8.46%	+8.46%
03.05.24	$46.00	12d	-1.87%	-2.59%	-2.59%	-2.59%
29.02.24	$46.06	8d	+0.89%	-1.82%	-1.82%	-1.82%
10.05.23	$61.61	20d	+2.13%	-1.25%	-1.25%	-1.25%
14.04.23	$61.15	6d	-2.17%	-2.17%	+0%	+0%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for LIT: 18.22%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
>20%	1	+24.07%	+8.46%	+8.46%	+8.46%	Close
10-15%	2	+12.37%	+14.21%	+13%	+13%	Hold
7-10%	4	+7.96%	+9.31%	+8.13%	+9.41%	Close
5-7%	2	+5.45%	+3.66%	+11.68%	+36.47%	Hold
3-5%	8	+3.83%	+6.78%	+5.35%	+7.99%	Close
1-3%	9	+2.02%	+1.78%	+3.58%	+6.52%	Close
0-1%	4	+0.77%	-0.39%	-0.48%	+0.17%	Close
-1-0%	7	-0.63%	-0.56%	-1.11%	-0.8%	Neg
-3-1%	10	-2.08%	-2.43%	-2.21%	-1.93%	Neg
-5-3%	3	-3.83%	-3.83%	-3.83%	-2.35%	Neg
-7-5%	3	-6.21%	-6.04%	-6.04%	-6.04%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 5% after 10 days

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No Options Data Available

Options flow data for LIT is not yet tracked. Check back after the next market session.

About Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

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.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$1.70 B
Expense Ratio	0.75%
Dividend Yield	0.28%
Portfolio Turnover	52%
YTD Return	11.82%
3-Year Return	8.84%
5-Year Return	6.52%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Materials	7.6%
Consumer Discretionary	3.1%
Industrials	2.4%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
RIO	RIO TINTO PLC ADR	21.7%
ALB	ALBEMARLE CORP	7.56%
SQM	SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA DE CHILE SA ADR	4.12%
TSLA	TESLA INC	2.67%
ENS	ENERSYS	2.41%
LCID	LUCID GROUP INC SHS	0.43%
LAC	LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP	0.3%
SGML	SIGMA LITHIUM CORP	0.26%
SLI	STANDARD LITHIUM CORP	0.22%

Frequently Asked Questions – Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT)

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