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The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) had a strong August, thanks to impressive performances by its holdings in the consumer discretionary, materials and technology sectors. BATT rose from $14.34 at the end of July to $15.80 at the end of August, a gain of about 10.38%.
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.
Recent price forecasts from BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, highlighted notable market trends in mainland China's lithium market. BMI revised its forecasts for China lithium carbonate to $20,100 per ton and lithium hydroxide to $19,600 per ton following solid upward momentum that began earlier this year.
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.
The headline number you may have seen is generous. Through the close on June 10, 2026, the Amplify Lithium and Battery Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:BATT) is up about 10% year to date, while the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA:SPY) has returned about 6%. That is a real gap, though smaller than the 25 versus 11... Batteries Beat the S&P 500: BATT Is Up 25% While SPY Hugs 11%
Space ETFs have seen strong inflows coupled with standout performance, capturing significant market attention. For investors, the rapid pace of capital deployment into the space economy underscores a compelling investment opportunity.
Considering how geopolitical turbulence has led to market highs and lows throughout March and April, investors are likely keen to dial in on approaches that are posting good results. One such fund is the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT).
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.