“投资铜条”刷屏！机构有不同看法！

Core Viewpoint - The geopolitical environment has become increasingly complex, leading to a rise in precious and non-ferrous metals prices, with spot gold surpassing $4800 per ounce, prompting investors to seek alternatives like "investment copper bars" [1][4]. Group 1: Investment Copper Bars - "Investment copper bars" are not standard investment products and are difficult to liquidate, making them less favorable compared to standard investment options like ETFs [2][4]. - The market for "investment copper bars" has seen interest, particularly in Shenzhen, but actual purchases remain low, with sellers indicating they only sell and do not buy back [4]. Group 2: Performance of Non-Ferrous Metals ETFs - Non-ferrous metal-themed ETFs have significantly outperformed copper itself, with a rise of over 120% since last year, compared to copper's 33% increase [3][5]. - The demand for copper and aluminum is expected to grow due to emerging sectors like AI data centers, which will support long-term price increases for these metals [5]. Group 3: Market Dynamics and Supply Constraints - Recent price increases in precious and non-ferrous metals have led exchanges to implement measures to cool down the market, including adjustments to margin requirements and price limits [6]. - Analysts suggest that despite high prices, new mining capacity cannot be quickly stimulated due to the long development cycles of 5-10 years, and companies are currently favoring mergers over new projects [7].