Are battery Stock Exchange-Traded Funds a good investment?

Battery stock exchange-traded funds like BATT provide investors with exposure to leading U.S.-listed names in this space — some of which will be discussed in further detail below. BATT also has holdings in foreign-based battery technology companies that are difficult for stateside investors to buy.

Should you invest in battery stocks?

Investors have many ways to play the “green wave,” or the pivot to a net-zero carbon world, but alongside EV stocks, hydrogen fuel cell stocks, solar stocks and other renewable energy plays, battery stocks are another strong choice. A big reason is that the pivot away from fossil fuels will not happen without advanced battery technology.

What are the best solid-state battery stocks?

Below is our selection of the top seven solid-state battery stocks to watch. QuantumScape is a company dedicated to developing solid-state lithium batteries for electric cars. Backers include Volkswagen and Bill Gates. Solid Power develops solid-state cell and high-tech sulphide solid electrolyte batteries. Major partners include BMW and Ford.

Who owns a lithium fund?

Half the funds are allocated to lithium mining companies, with top lithium producer Albemarle (ALB 0.48%) being the largest holding. A major collection of battery manufacturers based in China and South Korea also dominates the portfolio (Yunnan Energy, Samsung, Panasonic, and LG Chem, to name a few).

Should you buy EV battery stocks?

Every automaker is pushing to grow EV sales. Investors don't have to pick a winning automaker -- they can buy shares of battery stocks instead. The range of options in EV battery stocks goes from pre-revenue to one of the world's biggest automakers. The automotive industry is going electric.

What are lithium stocks?

Lithium stocks are commodity stocks that have principal interests in the mining, refining and distribution of lithium. The companies included under the umbrella of lithium stocks may be involved in the production of other metals and minerals, but lithium will be included in their portfolio.