Plenty of attention from investors has been focused on a few high-attention sectors and strategies as of late, such as gold and artificial intelligence.
However, there are strategies and investment approaches that may very well be flying under the radar right now. And considering how 2025’s market played out, taking a diversified approach with compelling assets that may not be making headlines, but are posting impressive results, could pay off in the long run.
This includes the lithium battery industry. For the uninitiated, lithium batteries are oftentimes looked at as key components for electric vehicles, energy storage, and portable electronics.
BATT: A Sector-Diverse Take on Lithium Battery Exposure
Crucially, funds that are providing direct exposure to the broad aspects of the lithium and battery industries are doing quite well right now. This included the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT).
BATT looks to offer long-term capital appreciation through diversified exposure to the lithium battery industry. Despite being an actively managed fund, BATT uses the EQM Lithium & Battery Technology Index as a benchmark.
This index generates exposure to different aspects of the lithium battery industry, including metals, materials, EV makers, and battery companies. This broad, diversified approach allows the index, and by extension BATT, to tap into different avenues of momentum within the lithium battery space, without being beholden to an individual sector or approach.
Thus far, BATT has offered a relatively impressive progress report this year. As of February 28th, 2026, the fund’s NAV was up 17.94% year-to-date.
Mining for Returns
Part of BATT’s success is coming from the top holdings within its chosen index. For instance, mining giant BHP Group is one of the top 5 holdings within the EQM index. In February alone, BHP’s share price returns increased by 17.50%. Notably, BHP is the largest holding in BATT’s portfolio, as of March 4, 2026.
BHP’s standout performance, buoyed by enthusiasm in the copper mining industry, is indicative of how a diversified approach to the lithium battery industry can pay off. By looking to thematic, active funds with strong stock-selection processes, investors may be able to branch out from the crowd and lock in compelling returns at the same time.
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