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The speaker invests heavily in copper, buying an additional 25,000 pounds to bring his total position to $300,000. He compares this opportunity to the gold and silver super cycles he identified years ago, emphasizing that copper presents a fundamental shortage unlike anything seen before, with demand impossible to meet quickly.
Copper is poised for a significant price increase after breaking a 20-year consolidation pattern. Its high conductivity makes it essential for industrial use, from electrical wiring and power grids to electric vehicles (EVs) and plumbing. AI alone is projected to boost global copper demand by nearly 50% by 2040, adding to an existing 10 million ton annual deficit. There are currently no adequate substitutes for copper.
The current copper supply shortage is a result of 15 years of underinvestment in mining after a previous commodity crash. It takes 15-20 years to bring a major copper mine online, meaning new projects started today wouldn't produce significant amounts until the late 2030s. Existing mines are also aging and extracting lower-grade ore. Companies like Amazon are even resorting to experimental methods to resurrect dead mines to secure supply.
The electrification of everything, from EVs (which use 3-4 times more copper than gas cars) to wind turbines and massive power grid upgrades (a $400 billion investment in the US), is intensifying demand. AI, EVs, and grid rebuilds are all competing for a limited supply. Copper demand is considered inelastic, meaning people will pay whatever it costs because it's required for essential infrastructure.
One way to invest is through copper futures contracts (symbol HG on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange). Each contract represents 25,000 pounds of copper. While these contracts offer significant leverage, the speaker advises caution and explains his own conservative use of leverage by buying a July 2026 contract, with no intention of taking physical delivery.
Another method is investing in copper mining stocks, which offer 'operational leverage.' If copper prices rise, a mining company's profits can double due to fixed mining costs, leading to even greater stock appreciation. The speaker recommends Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO), and Hudbay Minerals (HBM). For diversification, the Copper Miners ETF (COP) and the United States Copper Fund (CPER) are also suggested.
The speaker reiterates that the copper situation is not speculation but a fundamental imbalance of supply and demand. Even sophisticated companies like Amazon are directly engaging in mining to secure copper, highlighting the severity of the impending shortage. He encourages viewers to subscribe to his channel and join his trading service.