LITvsPBWETF Comparison
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Global X Lithium & Battery ETF (LIT) and Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. LIT's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Industrials and Technology. In contrast, PBW's top sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Technology. LIT is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.75%, versus 0.64% for PBW. LIT is up 3.54% year-to-date (YTD) with -$74M in YTD flows. PBW performs worse with 2.31% YTD performance, and -$297M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of LIT and PBW 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 PBW performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | LIT PBW | -13.30%-18.29% | -20.04%-13.81% | +3.54%+2.31% | +55.07%+29.54% | +4.64%-22.38% | -10.70%-57.71% |
| Flows | LIT PBW | -$76M-$15M | -$128M+$27M | -$74M-$297M | -$77M-$63M | -$1.36B-$147M | -$1.23B-$403M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | LIT PBW | +30.08%+50.84% | +28.59%+43.05% | +26.46%+41.20% | +26.26%+43.26% |
| Max drawdown | LIT PBW | -25.43%-33.47% | -25.43%-33.47% | -49.84%-67.97% | -64.51%-84.50% |
| Max drawdown duration | LIT PBW | 78d56d | 78d56d | 875d1012d | 1709d1723d |
Trading data
LIT | PBW | |
Last sale 7/29/2026 at 3:20 PM | $66.48 | $30.26 |
| Previous close 07/28/2026 | $66.96 | $31.10 |
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Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/29/2026 at 3:20 PM
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LIT | PBW | |
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| Last price | $66.48 | $30.26 |
| 1D performance | -0.72% | -2.72% |
| AuM | $1.45 B | $383.14 M |
| E/R | 0.75% | 0.64% |
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Exposure
Countries
LIT
China
33.64%
United Kingdom
20.11%
Japan
12.05%
USA
11.43%
Republic of Korea
10.17%
Australia
7.24%
Other
5.36%
PBW
USA
80.33%
Other
19.67%
Sectors
LIT
Non-Energy Materi.
50.33%
Industrials
20.56%
Technology
14.95%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.24%
Other
6.92%
PBW
Industrials
48.7%
Non-Energy Materi.
20.84%
Technology
13.52%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.97%
Other
8.97%
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Diversification
LIT
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
78.8%
PBW
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
32.83%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
LIT
Rio Tinto Plc
20.11%
NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd.
7.75%
Panasonic Holdings Corp.
6.13%
TDK Corp.
5.92%
Albemarle Corp.
4.51%
Tesla, Inc.
4.50%
Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
4.34%
EVE Energy Co., Ltd.
3.77%
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.
3.69%
LG Energy Solution Ltd.
3.62%
PLS Group Ltd.
3.04%
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd.
2.96%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
2.94%
Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
2.78%
BYD Co., Ltd.
2.73%
PBW
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
4.57%
Hyliion Holdings Corp.
2.98%
Navitas Semiconductor Corp.
2.41%
MYR Group, Inc.
2.23%
Bloom Energy Corp.
2.23%
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
2.21%
Powell Industries, Inc.
1.92%
IonQ, Inc.
1.85%
Preformed Line Products Co.
1.85%
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
1.84%
Bel Fuse, Inc.
1.81%
Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
1.80%
ioneer Ltd.
1.80%
D-Wave Quantum, Inc.
1.73%
First Solar, Inc.
1.61%
Frequently asked questions about LIT and PBW
How have the LIT and PBW ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 28, 2026, LIT is up 3.54% year-to-date (YTD), while PBW has returned 2.31%. That puts LIT better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: LIT or PBW?
Year-to-date, the LIT ETF saw -$74M in flows, compared to -$297M for PBW.
Which ETF is more volatile: LIT or PBW?
Over the past year, LIT had a volatility of 28.59%, while PBW experienced 43.05%.
Which ETF is bigger: LIT or PBW?
As of July 28, 2026, LIT holds $1.45 B in assets under management (AUM), while PBW manages $383.14 M.
What sectors do the LIT and PBW ETFs invest in?
LIT leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials, Industrials and Technology. Meanwhile, PBW focuses on Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the LIT ETF and PBW ETF?
LIT top holdings include Rio Tinto Plc, NAURA Technology Group Co., Ltd. and Panasonic Holdings Corp.. PBW holds in its top three: FuelCell Energy, Inc., Hyliion Holdings Corp. and Navitas Semiconductor Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: LIT or PBW?
LIT holds 36 securities with 78.8% of its assets in the top 15. PBW has 68 securities and a top 15 weight of 32.83%.
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