6 copper stocks to watch

Considering investing in copper stocks? While the best copper stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some copper stocks that are worth keeping an eye on in the copper mining sector. Keep reading to learn more about copper stocks and how to start investing.

6 popular copper stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the copper mining industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy on Questrade
Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX.US)	66.55% Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 24, 2025.	$98.9 billion (USD)	NYSE	9,451,846	Buy now
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO.US)	41.94% Southern Copper Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 24, 2025.	$170.8 billion (USD)	NYSE	2,110,493	Buy now
Hudbay Minerals (HBM.US)	38.28% Hudbay Minerals's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 24, 2025.	$10.5 billion (USD)	NYSE	7,103,100	Buy now
BHP Group (BHP.US)	39.97% BHP Group's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 24, 2025.	$208.1 billion (USD)	NYSE	2,710,702	Buy now
Lundin Mining Corporation (LUN.TO)	42.22% Lundin Mining Corporation's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 24, 2025.	$28.4 billion (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	3,145,170	Buy now
Rio Tinto ADR (RIO.US)	28.04% Rio Tinto ADR's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 24, 2025.	$146.9 billion (USD)	NYSE	2,828,512	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on October 20, 2026, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in copper stock

The copper mining industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering copper stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in copper stock

1. Research the copper mining industry. Before investing, learn about the copper stock sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the copper stock(s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like . Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are copper stocks a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in copper stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—copper stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the copper mining industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best copper stocks?

A lot of factors go into picking the best copper stocks. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong copper stock investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular copper stocks in or related to the copper mining industry to help narrow down your options:

• Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX)
• Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
• Hudbay Minerals (HBM)
• BHP Group (BHP)
• Lundin Mining Corporation (LUN)
• Rio Tinto ADR (RIO)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some copper stocks for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each copper stock below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold (FCX)

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals.

Its assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile.

Closing stock price	$68.90
Market Capitalization The total market value of Freeport-McMoran Copper-and-Gold's outstanding shares	$98.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$9.9 billion
Profit margin	11.39%
Revenue (TTM)	$25.9 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$2.03
52-week stock price range	$38.18 – $80.07

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 20, 2026.

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Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)

Southern Copper Corporation engages in mining, exploring, smelting, and refining copper and other minerals in Mexico, the United States, Peru, Brazil, Chile, and Other American countries. The company is involved in the mining, milling, and flotation of copper ore to produce copper and molybdenum concentrates; smelting of copper concentrates to produce blister and anode copper; refining of anode copper to produce copper cathodes; production of copper-molybdenum concentrates and sulfuric acid; production of refined silver, gold, and other materials; and mining and processing of copper, molybdenum, zinc, silver, gold and lead.

It operates the Toquepala and Cuajone open-pit mines, smelter, and refinery in Peru; La Caridad, an open-pit copper mine, as well as copper ore concentrator; and SX-EW plant, a smelter, refinery, and rod plant in Mexico.

Closing stock price	$183.59
Market Capitalization The total market value of Southern Copper Corporation's outstanding shares	$170.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$10.2 billion
Profit margin	35.87%
Revenue (TTM)	$15.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$6.70
52-week stock price range	$115.32 – $220.78

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 21, 2026.

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Hudbay Minerals (HBM)

Hudbay Minerals Inc., a diversified mining company, focuses on the exploration, development, operation, and optimization of properties in North and South America. It primarily explores for copper concentrates containing copper, gold, zinc, molybdenum concentrates, and silver.

It owns 100% interest in Copper Mountain mine located approximately 20 kilometers south of Princeton, British Columbia, in the Similkameen valley.

Closing stock price	$21.89
Market Capitalization The total market value of Hudbay Minerals's outstanding shares	$10.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$1.4 billion
Profit margin	27.48%
Revenue (TTM)	$2.5 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$1.71
52-week stock price range	$14.32 – $32.13

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 21, 2026.

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BHP Group (BHP)

BHP Group Limited operates as a resources company in Australia, Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, rest of Asia, North America, and South America. The company operates through three segments: Copper, Iron Ore, and Coal.

It explores for copper, iron, steelmaking coal, energy coal, nickel, potash, cobalt, sulphide, ammonium sulphate, silver, gold, molybdenum, uranium, and zinc deposits.

Closing stock price	$77.85
Market Capitalization The total market value of BHP Group's outstanding shares	$208.1 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$50.5 billion
Profit margin	16.73%
Revenue (TTM)	$58.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$3.86
52-week stock price range	$50.08 – $96.60

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 22, 2026.

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Lundin Mining Corporation (LUN)

Lundin Mining Corporation, a diversified base metals mining company, engages in the exploration, development, and mining of mineral properties in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina. It explores for copper, gold, silver, molybdenum, and other metal deposits.

The company was formerly known as South Atlantic Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to Lundin Mining Corporation in August 2004.

Closing stock price	C$29.51
Market Capitalization The total market value of Lundin Mining Corporation's outstanding shares	C$28.4 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$2.5 billion
Profit margin	32.51%
Revenue (TTM)	C$4.6 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$2.16
52-week stock price range	C$20.02 – C$45.63

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 21, 2026.

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Rio Tinto ADR (RIO)

Rio Tinto Group engages in exploring, mining, and processing mineral resources worldwide. The company operates through Iron Ore; Aluminium and lithium; and Copper segments.

The Iron Ore segment engages in the iron ore mining, and salt and gypsum production in Western Australia.

Closing stock price	$90.32
Market Capitalization The total market value of Rio Tinto ADR's outstanding shares	$146.9 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	$18.4 billion
Profit margin	19.58%
Revenue (TTM)	$61.8 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	$7.38
52-week stock price range	$64.48 – $110.16

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 15, 2026.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding copper stocks to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of copper stocks to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the copper mining industry to know when to buy, sell or hold. How to buy stocks in Canada

Frequently asked questions about copper stocks

• What are copper stocks?

  Copper stocks are shares of companies that either directly work in the copper sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying copper stocks may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top copper stock to buy in 2026?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" copper stock to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the copper mining industry?

  You can keep track of the latest copper mining news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the copper mining industry.

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