Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF

COPJ

Market cap $42M

Gold prices hit an apex in October before taking a breather as 2025 winds down — a chance for investors to buy the dip. This could be a golden opportunity to get exposure to a pair of ETFs before another rally ensues: the Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) and the Sprott Gold Miners ETF (SGDM).

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As the end of 2025 draws closer, investors may want to consider positioning themselves to capture future upside heading into 2026. Copper, in particular, looks intriguing.

In cases where an asset is in the midst a strong rally, investors are typically gripped with the fear that they already missed out on the major move. That doesn't appear to be the case with gold, which should be approached with a strategic allocation strategy in mind as opposed to simply chasing gains.

COPJ surges to a 52-week high, fueled by copper price gains and optimism over U.S. rate cuts boosting the metal's outlook.

Copper capped off a strong August despite tariff headwinds blowing in its direction. Physical copper prices rose in tandem with copper mining equities, which created opportunities for investors to obtain exposure via ETFs.

The Federal Reserve's recent rate cut of 25 basis points could amplify gold's current rally. Prices have already broken through the $3,700 price mark, and another record high could hinge upon how aggressive rate cuts will be in the coming months.

The prospect of interest rate cuts this month and through the rest of the year is elevating prices for gold, but silver is also benefiting. The precious/industrial metal crossed the $40 price mark in the first week of September, which it hasn't done since 2011.

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