3 Reasons Why Mining ETFs Are Shining Bright

Key Takeaways Mining ETFs rally as investors treat metals as strategic assets amid geopolitics.AI infrastructure build-out is boosting demand for copper, aluminum and steel.Green energy growth and supply constraints support long-term metals prices.Metal and mining stocks are shining bright this year, withState Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) gaining 11% so far this year (as of Feb. 27, 2026), clearly outperforming State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) (up 0.4% so far this year). Over the past ...