Copper Futures – COMEX
Copper price for the COMEX benchmark contract, traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Copper futures traded on COMEX are a leading global benchmark for copper prices, widely used as a reference for industrial demand and commodity markets.
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What is the price of copper?
The price quoted here corresponds to the futures contract traded on the COMEX in New York, expressed in cents per pound. It is the most widely followed global benchmark for this industrial metal.
How do I invest in copper?
Individual investors most often gain exposure through an ETF or ETC tracking its price, through CFDs or futures for experienced traders (leveraged, higher-risk products), or indirectly by buying shares of mining companies.
Why is copper nicknamed "Dr. Copper"?
Copper is used across almost every sector of the economy (construction, electronics, transport, energy), making it an early barometer of global industrial activity: its price swings often lead broader economic trends. Demand tied to electrification and renewable energy also makes it a key metal for the energy transition.
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