Forget Stocks – For 2026 I'm Investing in These Two Metals

Core Viewpoint - Stocks are popular among ordinary investors, but commodities like copper and silver are seen as better investment opportunities for the new year, with both metals experiencing significant price increases in 2025 and potential for further growth in 2026 due to supply and demand dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: Investment Opportunities - Copper can be invested in through the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSEMKT: COPX), which is up 80% this year [1]. - Silver can be invested in via the iShares Silver Trust (NYSEMKT: SLV), which has more than doubled this year, up 119% [2]. - Both metals reached new all-time highs in 2025, with expectations for continued price increases in 2026 [2]. Group 2: Demand Factors - Industrial demand is a significant driver for both copper and silver, as they are essential for AI infrastructure, electric vehicles, and renewable energy applications [3]. - The construction of data centers requires substantial amounts of copper and silver, contributing to increased demand [4]. Group 3: Supply Factors - There is a supply shortage of both copper and silver this year, which is bullish for their prices [5]. - The U.S. Department of the Interior has added silver and copper to its list of critical minerals in response to the growing demand for these metals in AI data center construction [5]. Group 4: ETF Details - The Global X Copper Miners ETF has net assets of approximately $3.5 billion and holds 41 stocks, with its largest positions including Lundin Mining (5.6%), KGHM Polska Miedz (5.1%), Boliden AB (5%), Southern Copper (4.7%), and Freeport-McMoRan (4.7%) [8].