Many analysts today argue that the U.S. stock market is showing classic signs of being in a bubble. We agree! Here’s a detailed snapshot: Neurosis of valuations: Leading indicators such as the Buffett indicator (market cap to GDP) are reporting values around 170 %, well above historical norms and exceeding levels seen during the dot-com era. The cyclically adjusted price-to-earnings (CAPE) ratio remains stretched, reminiscent of peaks in 1999 and 2007—consistent with other bubble formations. Tech giants account for a disproportionate share of market gains—the so-called “Magnificent Seven” make up nearly a third of the S&P 500’s market cap, amplifying concentration risk. Investor behavior and speculation: Retail activity and speculative instruments are surging: margin debt recently surpassed $1 trillion, with an 18–19 % rise in just a couple of months—among the fastest gains since 1999. Analysts from Deutsche Bank warn that this mirrors the overheating of past bubbles. Meme stock crazes, zero-day-to-expiration call

The Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT) presents a compelling opportunity for investors looking to capitalize on the accelerating shift toward electrification and decarbonization. The rise of electric vehicles (EVs), grid-scale energy storage, and renewable energy systems is creating sustained, long-term demand for lithium. As the key component in lithium-ion batteries, lithium stands at the core of this transformation. With countries like the U.S., China, and EU members committing to ambitious EV adoption targets and decarbonization timelines, the lithium supply chain is being rapidly scaled, which directly benefits the companies held within LIT. A major bullish driver is the ETF’s exposure to vertically integrated leaders in the lithium ecosystem, including mining giants like Albemarle and SQM, battery producers such as CATL, and EV technology innovators. These companies not only benefit from lithium price appreciation but also from technological breakthroughs and policy tailwinds. With clean energy and critical mineral