Lithium ETF Rallies 91% on Battery Materials Recovery

The Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) has returned 91.2% over the past year. This comes as lithium prices doubled from their 2025 lows to around $20,000 per metric ton, shifting from oversupply to what analysts call a structural deficit. The lithium market moved from supply glut to balance during 2025. Low prices halted producer investment and slowed global supply growth, …

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Gold Forecasts Put Some Shine on This ETF

Gold’s indomitable run has carried over into 2026 and the stars are aligning for more upside. Attribute some of that bull case to strong gold ETF inflows around the world. Speaking of gold ETFs, which are among the most popular avenues for accessing the commodity, the NEOS Gold High Income ETF (IAUI) is worthy of closer examination. Not yet a year old, …

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Gold: Safe-haven flows offset weaker India demand – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen and Carsten Fritsch note that Gold has stabilized around USD 5,200 per troy ounce, supported by political uncertainty over US tariffs and the US–Iran conflict. ETF inflows underline safe-haven demand, while high prices are curbing physical buying in India. Tariff risks and geopolitical support “The price of gold has stabilized in recent days at around USD 5,200 per …

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Base metals: Tariff fears fuel price gains – Commerzbank

Commerzbank’s Thu Lan Nguyen explains that Base Metals have risen on renewed US tariff uncertainty and a weaker Dollar. She highlights the risk that Washington could extend sectoral tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper, prompting US firms to front-load copper imports and tighten LME supply, even as earlier plans to roll back some metal tariffs argue against broad expansion. Sectoral …

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MFs to value gold, silver ETF with spot Comex prices

AMFI in consultation with SEBI will prescribe a uniform policy and the new valuation norms will come into effect from April 1. Capital market regulator has directed mutual funds to value their physical gold and silver using the polled prices, which are used for settling derivatives contracts of recognised stock exchanges. AMFI in consultation with SEBI will prescribe a uniform …

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Gold Mining ETFs Spark Interest Amid Dominant Results

To say that the gold rally has captured significant investor interest over the past few months would likely be no understatement.  After all, the precious metal, much like its silver compatriot, is currently seeing its value pushed higher due to ongoing geopolitical worries. Furthermore, with the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s next few meetings relatively uncertain, many are turning to …

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The SPDR Gold Shares ETF Soared by 64% in 2025, and It’s Already Crushing the Stock Market in 2026. Is It Too Late to Buy?

Gold‘s status as a store of value dates back thousands of years, which is why it’s still considered legal tender in many U.S. states today. However, you would be hard-pressed to find someone using gold to buy everyday essentials right now, given how fast the price per ounce is rising. Gold soared in value by 64% in 2025, and it’s …

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Trade the “White Gold” Volatility: A Tactical Guide to Capitalizing on Platinum with PLTM ETF

Platinum is no longer just the “other” precious metal. As we move into 2026, it has exploded onto the scene as one of the most electric stories in the commodities market. After a historic run that saw prices challenge $2,800/oz in January, the focus has now shifted toward the underlying structural drivers that could propel this rally even further. For …

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Physical Gold or Silver Stocks? A Deep Dive Into IAU and SIL ETFs

The Global X – Silver Miners ETF (NYSEMKT:SIL) and the iShares Gold Trust (NYSEMKT:IAU) are popular ways to access precious metals, but they take very different approaches: SIL invests in silver mining companies, while IAU holds physical gold. The two ETFs differ most in their underlying assets, risk profiles, and cost — factors we break down next to help investors make informed decisions. Snapshot (cost & …

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