COPX — Global X Copper Miners ETF
Materials Ranked #133 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Global X Funds
COPX Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in COPX over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
COPX Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: COPX's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in COPX?
See what a lump sum in COPX would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) is a materials sector fund issued by Global X Funds with $8.44 billion in assets. It holds an overall rank of #133 among 458 tracked ETFs and sits at the top of its category, ranking 1 of 15. The fund carries a B grade with a score of 68.0/100 and an expense ratio of 0.65%, which exceeds the category median of 0.52%. Its dividend yield of 2.07% is notably higher than the category median of 1.34%. The fund’s portfolio is concentrated, with the top 10 holdings accounting for 53.3% of assets, led by Lundin Mining Corporation at 6.1%.
COPX has delivered substantial long-term gains, with a 3-year return of +158.59% and a 1-year return of +85.68%. This recent performance significantly outpaces the category median 1-year return of +45.95%. Short-term momentum has cooled, with the fund posting a 1-week decline of -3.98% and a 1-day drop of -0.65%. Despite this recent pullback, the price of $90.66 remains high, trading at 81.0% of its 52-week range. The ETFValuer grade of B has remained unchanged over the last 35 tracked days, and price history is available for 3.0 years.
The fund exhibits Very High volatility at 46.71% annualized and a beta of 1.44, indicating it moves more than 144% of the market's movement. This elevated risk profile is reflected in a maximum drawdown of -39.72%. However, the Sharpe ratio of 1.73 suggests that the returns generated have compensated well for the risk taken. Liquidity is supported by an average daily volume of 3,093,903 shares, though the bid/ask spread of 1.49% indicates some cost to trading.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
COPX Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lundin Mining Corporation | 6.06% | $449M |
| 2 | GLENCORE PLC | 5.99% | $444M |
| 3 | Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. | 5.97% | $442M |
| 4 | KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ SPOLKA AKCYJNA | 5.81% | $430M |
| 5 | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. | 5.04% | $374M |
| 6 | Hudbay Minerals Inc. | 4.94% | $366M |
| 7 | BHP GROUP LIMITED | 4.91% | $364M |
| 8 | ANTOFAGASTA PLC | 4.86% | $360M |
| 9 | Teck Resources Limited | 4.85% | $359M |
| 10 | SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION | 4.84% | $358M |
Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 53.3% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how COPX's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With COPX
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with COPX's top 10 — EPOL overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as COPX's top 10 (5.8% of COPX's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | COPX Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPOL | iShares MSCI Poland ETF | 1 | 5.8% | KGHM POLSKA MIEDZ SPOLKA AKCYJNA |
| XLB | State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 1 | 5.0% | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. |
| VAW | Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares | 1 | 5.0% | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. |
| XME | State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 1 | 5.0% | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. |
| IYM | iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 1 | 5.0% | FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC. |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-08-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What COPX's Fees Cost You
COPX charges an expense ratio of 0.65% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
COPX Dividend Income Estimator
COPX currently yields 2.07%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
COPX Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 1.49% and average daily volume is 3.1M/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $8.44B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: COPX is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
COPX Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.65% |
| 1-Week | -3.98% |
| 1-Month | +5.31% |
| 3-Month | +12.81% |
| 6-Month | +13.78% |
| YTD | +24.51% |
| 1-Year | +85.68% |
| 3-Year | +158.59% |
How COPX Compares to Other Materials ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #133 | B |
COPX | Global X Copper Miners ETF | +85.68% | 0.65% | $8.44B |
| #182 | B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | +54.84% | 0.51% | $30.5B |
| #188 | C |
XME | State Street SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | +45.95% | 0.35% | $4.89B |
| #202 | C |
RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | +60.31% | 0.39% | $2.52B |
| #207 | C |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | +59.65% | 0.52% | $9.63B |
| #214 | C |
SIL | Global X Silver Miners ETF | +66.75% | 0.65% | $5.26B |
| #220 | C |
IYM | iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | +30.93% | 0.37% | $1.10B |
| #221 | C |
SILJ | Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | +73.15% | 0.69% | $4.13B |
| #285 | C |
LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | +58.87% | 0.75% | $1.64B |
| #308 | C |
XLB | State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | +16.94% | 0.08% | $8.75B |
| #331 | C |
MOO | VanEck Agribusiness ETF | +21.71% | 0.56% | $1.06B |
| #348 | C |
VAW | Vanguard Materials Index Fund ETF Shares | +15.83% | 0.09% | $4.48B |
| #389 | C |
FMAT | Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | +15.81% | 0.084% | $620M |
| #398 | D |
URA | Global X Uranium ETF | +19.45% | 0.69% | $6.42B |
| #412 | D |
NLR | VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | +3.97% | 0.52% | $4.17B |