How to Invest in Copper in Singapore

Copper has gone up more than 3.5% year to date far outpacing the S&P gain of 1.38%. Copper had already gained more than 30% in 2025.  At the point of writing this article, the price of silver is USD5.90 per pound. So far there is no bloggers that has written articles on copper. Most bloggers wrote articles only on gold and silver when the prices has gone up so high. In fact, I was one of the first few bloggers who wrote on silver way back in Nov 2024. You can read the article here. Copper is considered an industrial metal and is considered a critical mineral in the US. In this article, I will talk about the reasons for buying copper as part of your investment portfolio and how to invest in copper in Singapore.

Why Invest in Copper?

Copper is a critical industrial metal used in:

• Electric vehicles (EVs)

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Power grids and data centres

• Construction and infrastructure

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global copper demand from clean energy technologies alone could double by 2035. Meanwhile, supply constraints from ageing mines and underinvestment may keep prices structurally supported.

For investors, copper provides:

• Inflation hedging characteristics

• Exposure to global economic growth

• Diversification beyond equities and bonds

How to Invest in Copper in Singapore

1. Copper ETFs 

Copper ETFs are the simplest and most popular way to gain exposure.

Popular Copper ETFs Accessible from Singapore

• Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX)

• iPath Series B Bloomberg Copper Subindex ETN (JJC)

• United States Copper Index Fund

These ETFs can be bought through brokers such as Lim and Tan Securities.

Pros

• Easy to trade

• No need to store physical copper

• Suitable for long-term investors

Cons

• Subject to market volatility

• Mining ETFs are affected by company-specific risks

🔗 Reference:
https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/copx/

2. Investing in Copper Mining Stocks

Another way to invest in copper is through individual mining companies.

Major Global Copper Producers

• Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX)

• BHP Group (NYSE / ASX: BHP)

• Rio Tinto (NYSE / LSE: RIO)

• Southern Copper (NYSE: SCCO)

While Singapore does not have pure copper miners listed on SGX, investors can access these stocks via US or Australian markets.

Pros

• Potential for dividends

• Leverage to rising copper prices

Cons

• Company execution risk

• Exposure to geopolitical and regulatory issues

🔗 Reference:
https://www.mining.com/

4. Physical Copper

Unlike gold or silver, physical copper investing is impractical for retail investors due to:

• Bulk and storage issues

• Low value-to-weight ratio

• No investment-grade bars commonly traded

• Not a monetary metal

However, if one still wants to own physical copper, you still buy through bullion dealers such as LPM Singapore.

Key Risks to Consider

Before investing, understand these risks:

• Economic slowdown can reduce copper demand

• China dependency (China consumes ~50% of global copper)

• Strong USD can pressure commodity prices

• Mining supply disruptions can cause sharp volatility

Copper prices can be cyclical, making position sizing and time horizon critical.

Should you buy Copper Now?

From the above chart, copper look like another cup and handle formation. Could it follow the pattern of Silver?

Secondly, the global push towards electrification and decarbonisation is dramatically increasing copper demand. Electric vehicles use up to four times more copper than internal combustion cars, while renewable energy, data centres, AI infrastructure and power grids are all copper-intensive. According to the International Energy Agency, demand from clean energy alone is set to surge sharply over the next decade.

Third, supply constraints are becoming structural. Years of underinvestment, declining ore grades, and stricter environmental regulations have limited new mine supply. Developing a new copper mine can take 10–15 years, making it difficult for supply to respond quickly even if prices rise. This imbalance creates a favourable long-term price backdrop.

Hence, from the above copper, could we see a similar price gain like silver?

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