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LITvsICLNETF Comparison

ETF 1
LIT

Global X Lithium & Battery ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-0.07%
VS
ETF 2
ICLN

iShares Global Clean Energy ETF

This fund is part of
Alternative Energy
-0.07%

Global X Lithium & Battery ETF (LIT) and iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. In contrast, ICLN's top sector exposures are Industrials, Utilities and Technology. LIT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.38% for ICLN. LIT is down -5.76% year-to-date (YTD) with -$241M in YTD flows. ICLN performs better with -4.96% YTD performance, and +$281M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LIT and ICLN below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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LIT vs ICLN performance and flow charts

Performance

-10.0-5.00.05.0%Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

Cumulative Flows

-120 M-100 M-80 M-60 M-40 M-20 M0 MSep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
LIT
ICLN
-10.75%-7.43%
-11.68%-12.70%
-5.76%-4.96%
+2.21%-6.08%
+31.02%+22.09%
-29.57%-30.02%
Flows
LIT
ICLN
-$118M-$66M
-$180M-$96M
-$241M+$281M
-$203M+$351M
-$1.20B-$820M
-$1.83B-$1.98B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
LIT
ICLN
+21.35%+25.28%
+26.47%+29.36%
+26.33%+24.54%
+25.93%+26.62%
Max drawdown
LIT
ICLN
-20.94%-15.91%
-32.24%-34.18%
-35.88%-34.18%
-64.51%-56.66%
Max drawdown duration
LIT
ICLN
63d83d
168d146d
617d146d
1799d1820d
Trading data

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LIT
ICLN
Last sale
10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
$62.63
$15.86
Previous close
10/26/2026
$61.27
$15.55
Consolidated volume
10/26/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
LIT
ICLN
Last price
$62.63
$15.86
1D performance
+2.22%
+1.99%
AuM$1.17 B$1.97 B
E/R0.75%0.38%
Characteristics
LIT
ICLN
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderGlobal XiShares
BenchmarkSolactive Global Lithium IndexS&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index
N° of holdings-103
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 22, 2010June 24, 2008
ESGYesYes
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Exposure

Countries

LIT
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ICLN
USA
35.79%
China
22.2%
Other
42.01%

Sectors

LIT
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ICLN
Industrials
49.97%
Utilities
40.84%
Other
9.2%
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Diversification

LIT
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ICLN

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

59.42%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
LIT
Data will be available soon
ICLN
First Solar, Inc.
7.87%
China Yangtze Power Co., Ltd.
7.75%
Bloom Energy Corp.
7.09%
Nextpower, Inc.
6.53%
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
4.57%
Enphase Energy, Inc.
4.55%
Equatorial SA
3.13%
EDP SA
2.91%
Plug Power, Inc.
2.85%
Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc.
2.67%
Suzlon Energy Ltd.
2.06%
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.
2.06%
Clearway Energy, Inc.
1.96%
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.
1.85%
Ørsted A/S
1.57%
Frequently asked questions about LIT and ICLN

How have the LIT and ICLN ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 26, 2026, LIT is down -5.76% year-to-date (YTD), while ICLN has lost -4.96%. That puts ICLN better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LIT or ICLN?

Year-to-date, the LIT ETF saw -$241M in flows, compared to +$281M for ICLN.

Which ETF is more volatile: LIT or ICLN?

Over the past year, LIT had a volatility of 26.47%, while ICLN experienced 29.36%.

Which ETF is bigger: LIT or ICLN?

As of October 26, 2026, LIT holds $1.17 B in assets under management (AUM), while ICLN manages $1.97 B.

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