Where to Invest Now as Data Centers Turn Copper Into a Hot Commodity

Copper is sizzling—hitting record highs in 2026 and up roughly 15% year-to-date, trading above $14,300 a ton.
Long-term story: EVs, renewables and AI/data-center buildouts could lift demand ~50% by 2040, with analysts warning of a multi‑million‑ton supply shortfall.
Want in? Advisers suggest a small allocation (around 1–3%, 5% max for risk-takers) and options include copper futures ETFs, diversified mining funds/stocks or infrastructure suppliers.