Core Insights - The Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) is designed to track the performance of the Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index, which includes companies involved in copper mining, a critical metal in various industries [1][22]. Industry Overview - Copper is widely used in construction, electronics, and manufacturing, with applications in plumbing, electrical grids, and cookware due to its durability and heat conductivity [2][3][4]. - The price of copper serves as a barometer for economic health, often referred to as "Dr. Copper" due to its predictive ability regarding economic trends [5]. Price Influences - Copper prices are influenced by various factors, with China's industrial production being a significant determinant, as it is the largest consumer of copper globally [6][8]. - The correlation between copper prices and the U.S. dollar is notable; a weaker dollar typically leads to higher copper prices [8]. ETF Performance - The performance of COPX is closely tied to copper prices, with revenue and profits of the underlying companies directly correlated to these prices [7][12]. - Historical data shows a high correlation between the share price of COPX and the spot price of high-grade copper, with exceptions occurring during specific periods influenced by other factors [11][12]. Index Composition - The Solactive Global Copper Miners Total Return Index includes companies that derive a significant portion of their revenue from copper mining, with specific trading volume and market capitalization requirements [13][14]. - As of September 10, 2025, the index comprises 39 companies, with the largest being Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. (5.58% of the index) and Hudbay Minerals (5.24%) [15]. Fund Characteristics - COPX has approximately $2.25 billion in assets under management, making it the largest and most liquid ETF focused on copper mining [23]. - The fund has a distribution yield of 1.51%, which is lower than some peers but has delivered a total return of 245.27% over the ten years ending September 11, 2025 [30][31]. Comparison with Peers - Compared to other copper mining ETFs, COPX has the highest assets under management and liquidity, although it has a lower distribution yield than some competitors [30][31]. - The fund's strategy involves purchasing all components of its benchmark index, maintaining similar weightings to the index [25]. Rebalancing and Methodology - The index undergoes semi-annual rebalancing, with specific rules to ensure no single company exceeds 4.75% of the index [19][21]. - Solactive conducts a quarterly review to adjust the index if necessary, ensuring balanced representation among the companies [20].