Known as "white gold," lithium is causing a stir in the financial and business worlds because it is an essential part of rechargeable batteries.

Mid-January analysis shows the six top lithium stocks and ETFs, currently undervalued, are poised to capitalize on future demand increases and supply constraints.

Albemarle Corp.

Albemarle Corp's significant contracts and ongoing deals in the lithium battery sector make it a potentially good investment opportunity.

Mineral Resources Ltd.

Mineral Resources Ltd's positive market analyst forecasts and potential for stock growth make it a potentially good investment opportunity in the lithium market.

Arcadium Lithium PLC

Arcadium Lithium's significant potential for stock price growth makes it a potentially good investment opportunity in the lithium market.

Lithium Americas Corp.

Lithium Americas Corp's strong partnership and substantial investment from a major company like General Motors in a significant mining project make it a potentially good investment opportunity.

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF's diversified investment in major players in the lithium and battery technology sector makes it a potentially good investment opportunity.

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

Horizons Global Lithium Producers Index ETF's focus on a rapidly expanding market makes it a potentially good investment opportunity.

Horizons Global Lithium Producers Index ETF