(CPER) United States Copper - Overview
ETF Category: Commodities Focused | Exchange: NYSE ARCA (USA) | Market Cap: 784m USD | Total Return: 33.2% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 28.6M
Warnings
No concerns identified
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The United States Copper Index Fund (CPER) is an exchange-traded security designed to track the performance of copper prices through a portfolio of COMEX copper futures contracts. By utilizing futures rather than physical storage, the fund provides investors with direct exposure to the industrial metal without the logistical costs of material handling.
Copper is a critical industrial commodity widely regarded as an economic bellwether due to its extensive use in construction, electronics, and power infrastructure. As global demand for renewable energy and electric vehicle components increases, the metal serves as a fundamental input for high-conductivity wiring and battery systems.
The fund’s performance is influenced by the roll yield associated with maintaining futures positions across different expiration months. Investors may find ValueRays detailed analytics helpful for further evaluating this funds historical tracking error and cost structure.
- Global industrial production activity dictates copper demand and futures pricing
- COMEX copper futures price fluctuations directly determine the fund net asset value
- Federal Reserve monetary policy shifts influence US dollar strength and commodity pricing
- Supply disruptions from major mining operations in Chile and Peru impact global inventory
- Growth in green energy infrastructure and electric vehicle production accelerates copper consumption
As of May 23, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 38.58 with a total of 447,728 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.05%,
over one month by +3.51%,
over three months by +9.08% and
over the past year by +33.15%.
United States Copper has no consensus analysts rating.