ETFS Global Lithium Miners ETF (VOLT) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· #286 of 514AUM Β· #504 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’21.0% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $5.93, near its 12-month low (range $5.93 to $10.83).

About VOLT

VOLT is an international shares ETF from Global X, listed on the ASX since April 2026. With $0.7m under management it is number 252 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.49% a year, about $49 on every $10,000 invested, cheaper than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on clean energy, critical minerals, commodities & resources, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

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VOLT price by TradingView

Stock CodeVOLT
Fund ManagerGlobal X
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$0.7m
MER (%)0.49%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$5.93
52-Week Range$5.93 – $10.83
Bid/Ask Spread0.77%
Listing Date29/04/2026
ExchangeASX
IndexNot yet in our data. See the PDS

Performance (% return)

-21%-14%-7%0%1M-21.0%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’21.0%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

VOLT at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $0.7m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.77% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in April 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from VOLT's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
Not rated yet

Is VOLT in a base or a trend?

VOLT doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Exposure Regions

Global

Themes & Sectors

Clean energyCritical mineralsCommodities & resources

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF–0.53%$1.5bn+10.5%+45.7%+26.5%
WIREGlobal X Copper Miners ETF–0.65%$916m+38.1%+31.0%–
ACDCGlobal X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF–0.69%$604m+16.3%+16.0%+9.7%
MNRSBetashares Global Gold Miners Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged–0.57%$256m+13.9%+49.0%+24.6%
SLVMGlobal X Silver Miners ETF..–0.65%$90m–––
CPPRETFS Global Pure Play Copper Miners ETF–0.39%$17m–––

Same holdings is the share of VOLT's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with VOLT, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like VOLT β†’

VOLT vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between VOLT and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF

  • VOLT is cheaper (0.49% vs 0.53%), worth about $2,642 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • GDX is much larger ($1.5bn vs $0.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare VOLT and GDX side by side β†’

WIRE Global X Copper Miners ETF

  • VOLT is cheaper (0.49% vs 0.65%), worth about $10,456 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • WIRE is much larger ($916m vs $0.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare VOLT and WIRE side by side β†’

ACDC Global X Battery Tech & Lithium ETF

  • VOLT is cheaper (0.49% vs 0.69%), worth about $13,024 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • ACDC is much larger ($604m vs $0.7m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare VOLT and ACDC side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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VOLT FAQs

What is the fee for VOLT?

VOLT charges a management fee (MER) of 0.49% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is VOLT?

VOLT had $0.7m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages VOLT?

VOLT is managed by Global X and has been listed since April 2026.

Is VOLT franked?

Generally no. VOLT invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is VOLT currency hedged?

No, VOLT is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Global X product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.