Base Metals & Copper Miners Screener

Copper ETFs 2026

Screen premier copper ETFs. Compare physical copper futures funds and copper mining equities powering the global electrical grid expansion, electric vehicle production, and renewable infrastructure.

Total Funds

Copper ETFs tracked

Total AUM

$8.30B

Combined assets under management

Median Yield

2.28%

Trailing 12-month median payout

Average Expense Ratio

0.68%

Lowest fee starts at 0.35% (COPA)

Copper ETFs Highlights & Top Assets by AUM

Largest by AUM

COP

COPX

Global X Copper Miners ETF

AUM $6.69B

Fee 0.65%

3-Mo TR -8.6%

Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Analyze fund

#2 by AUM

CPE

CPER

United States Copper Index Fund LP

AUM $686.64M

Fee 0.97%

3-Mo TR -2.0%

Marygold Analyze fund

#3 by AUM

ICO

ICOP

iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF

AUM $440.37M

Fee 0.47%

3-Mo TR -5.1%

BlackRock, Inc. Analyze fund

Copper ETFs Directory

Showing 1–8 of 8 funds

Ticker / Fund Name	Issuer	Segment	AUM	Expense Ratio	3-Mo TR	Div. Yield (TTM)	Annual Payout	5Y Div Growth	Div Streak	Action
COP COPX Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd. Global X Copper Miners ETF	Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd.	Stocks in copper miners (global)	$6.69B	0.65%	-8.6%	2.28%	$1.93	28.73%	2 y	Analyze
CPE CPER Marygold United States Copper Index Fund LP	Marygold	Copper (commodity)	$686.64M	0.97%	-2.0%	0.00%	-	-	-	Analyze
ICO ICOP BlackRock, Inc. iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF	BlackRock, Inc.	Stocks in copper miners (global)	$440.37M	0.47%	-5.1%	0.56%	$0.30	-	1 y	Analyze
COP COPP Sprott Sprott Copper Miners ETF	Sprott	Stocks in copper miners (global)	$260.64M	0.66%	-6.3%	1.97%	$0.82	-	1 y	Analyze
COP COPJ Sprott Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF	Sprott	Stocks in copper miners (global)	$142.91M	0.75%	-6.7%	10.38%	$4.55	-	2 y	Analyze
KCO KCOP Kurv Investment, Inc. Kurv Copper & Mining Enhanced Income ETF	Kurv Investment, Inc.	Target-outcome allocation funds (global)	$35.20M	0.99%	-7.6%	15.63%	$3.60	-	-	Analyze
EME EMET VanEck VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Copper And Green Metals ETF	VanEck	Stocks in copper miners (global)	$34.84M	0.62%	-9.4%	1.93%	$0.68	-	1 y	Analyze
COP COPA Themes ETF Themes Copper Miners ETF	Themes ETF	Stocks in copper miners (global)	$11.57M	0.35%	-7.2%	3.50%	$1.84	-	1 y	Analyze

Data as of November 2026. Ranked by AUM. This list was compiled by the Snowball Analytics team from publicly available sources. It may be incomplete, and figures may be delayed or contain errors; check them against the fund’s or company’s own documents. Inclusion in the list is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security and is not investment advice. Past performance does not predict future results. This list is general information, not personalised to your circumstances. Snowball Analytics is a portfolio tracking tool, not a broker-dealer or investment adviser. Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.

Understanding Copper ETFs: Dr. Copper & The Electrification Megatrend

Copper ETFs provide exposure to 'Doctor Copper'-the base metal renowned for diagnosing global macroeconomic health. As the primary electrical conductor, copper demand is surging due to the global transition toward electric vehicles, renewable power grids, and data center wiring.

Core Strategies & Segment Breakdowns

Global Copper Mining Equities

Flagships like COPX holding international mining titans (Southern Copper, Freeport-McMoRan, Antofagasta) with rich reserves.

Commodity Futures Contracts

Direct exposure to COMEX copper futures contracts tracking spot metal price movements.

Clean Energy & Grid Electrification

Supplying the massive quantities of copper wiring required for offshore wind turbines, solar farms, and EV battery packs.

How to Evaluate Copper ETFs (Investor Checklist)

Recognize the Copper Supply Deficit: New copper discoveries have slowed dramatically, and developing a new tier-1 copper mine takes 10 to 15 years from discovery to first production.
Analyze Mine Grade Degradation: Average copper ore grades at legacy mines in Chile and Peru are declining, requiring higher capital expenditures to extract the same metal volume.
Monitor China & Infrastructure Demand: China consumes over 50% of the world's refined copper; monitor Asian construction and manufacturing indicators closely.

Frequently Asked Questions About Copper ETFs

Why is copper indispensable for the energy transition?

Electric vehicles require up to four times more copper than internal combustion cars, while wind and solar farms require 5x more copper per megawatt than fossil fuel power plants.

What is the leading copper mining ETF?

The Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) is the benchmark fund, providing targeted exposure to the world's largest copper mining corporations.

Which Copper ETFs currently have the highest AUM?

In this category, Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) leads with over $6.69B in Assets Under Management, offered by Mirae Asset Global Investments Co., Ltd..

How does investing in copper miners differ from copper futures?

Miners provide operating leverage and cash dividend yields, whereas copper futures track spot price fluctuations without paying distributions.

How can I track my Copper ETFs with Snowball Analytics?

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