Element EV & Solar Battery Materials (Lithium, Nickel, Copper, Cobalt) Futures ETF
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- The Energy & Minerals Group EV, Solar & Battery Materials (Lithium, Nickel, Copper, Cobalt) Futures Strategy ETF (NYSE Arca: CHRG) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in financial instruments economically linked to key battery metals, including lithium, nickel, copper, cobalt futures contracts, and potentially manganese or graphite derivatives. Launched on December 28, 2022, the ETF primarily holds futures-based exposures and cash equivalents such as bank money market deposit accounts to provide targeted commodity exposure for electric vehicle (EV) production, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and solar infrastructure, bypassing company-specific equity risks associated with mining or processing firms. Managed by The Energy & Minerals Group Advisors LLC, with portfolio managers including Austin Wen, the fund maintains a net expense ratio of 0.95% and does not distribute dividends or issue K-1 forms. The ETF's core holdings consist of futures contracts tied to lithium, nickel, copper, and cobalt, representing 100% concentration in its top positions, alongside complementary investments in high-quality cash equivalents for collateral and liquidity management. It operates within the global commodities and metals sector, targeting institutional and retail investors seeking pure-play exposure to decarbonization-driven demand for EV and renewable energy raw materials without direct physical commodity ownership or equity volatility. Headquartered in Naples, Florida, at 704 Goodlette Frank Road North, Suite 118, the ETF is sponsored by The Energy & Minerals Group Advisors LLC, an affiliate of The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG), a natural resources-focused private equity firm founded in 2006 with approximately $12 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, primarily based in Houston, Texas. EMG provides strategic oversight through principals John Raymond (CEO) and John Calvert, leveraging decades of expertise in critical metals exploration, mining, processing, and end-use applications. In recent developments, EMG closed the sale of its Delaware Basin crude oil business, EMG Medallion 2 Holdings, LLC, on January 7, 2025, streamlining its portfolio to emphasize critical minerals and decarbonization-aligned investments that align with CHRG's thematic focus. The ETF itself, with assets under management around $2 million as of mid-2025, continues active portfolio rebalancing to adapt to real-time shifts in EV battery technology and global supply chain dynamics, reflecting ongoing demand for over 200 new mines and processing plants projected through 2030. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or product launches specific to CHRG were reported in the past 1-2 years, underscoring its steady operational focus amid volatile commodity futures markets.