ETF Shares to launch two ETFs on ASX

ETF Shares is launching two new ETFs, providing investors with exposure to resource and commodity companies globally, expanding its product suite to five ETFs.

The ETFS Global Lithium Miners ETF (ASX: VOLT) and the ETFS Global Pure Play Copper Miners ETF (ASX: CPPR) will be available on the ASX tomorrow, April 29. Just like the other three ETFs currently available, the new funds will be distributed annually.

VOLT, tracking the BITA Global Lithium Miners Select Index, will provide investors exposure to global lithium mining companies, including the PLS Group, Albemarle Corporation, Ganfeng Lithium, and more, and will charge a management fee of 0.49% per annum.

Meanwhile, CPPR provides exposure to global copper mining companies. Its portfolio currently consists of Aurubis AG; Lundin Miningl; Hudbay Minerals; Taseko Mines; and more. It will track the BITA Global Copper Miners Equal Weight Index and incur a management fee of 0.39% p.a..

Both ETFs will incur the ASX minimum investment of $10.

ETF Shares chief executive Cliff Man said the launch reflects growing investor demand for transparent, rules-based access to the critical materials underpinning the megatrend of modern electrification.

"Copper and lithium are two of the most important metals for the next phase of global growth," Man said.

"Copper is essential for high-speed rail, grid investment and the build-out of AI data centres, while lithium is not only critical for creating batteries and energy storage beyond electric vehicles but also emerging applications such as humanoid robotics.

"For Australian investors, these ETFs provide a simple way to gain diversified global exposure to these structural themes. CPPR and VOLT are designed to give investors targeted access to the global miners that sit at the centre of long-term demand growth."

Man said the launch also marks another step in ETF Shares' expansion in the Australian ETF market.

"Our goal is to build ETFs that are relevant, accessible and cost-effective for Australian investors. We believe this metal suite works best for investing with clear index rules, globally diversified, transparent holdings and genuine long-term investment drivers. CPPR and VOLT are strong additions to our product range," he said.

The custodian and administrator for both ETFs is MUFG Corporate Markets.

The launch coincides with the first anniversary of ETF Shares, who introduced their first three ETFs on Cboe Australia in May 2025. The business migrated their ETFs to ASX for better connectivity in October - just prior to Cboe's announcement to offload its Australian business.

Earlier this week, Canada's TMX Group has announced that it reached an agreement to acquire the exchange, pending regulatory approvals.