Copper prices surge on EV and grid demand; investors choose between junior miners, broad metals, or platinum funds.

Copper prices rose from about $9,173 per metric ton in April 2025 to nearly $12,951 in early 2026, driven by strong demand from electric vehicles, data centers, and grid electrification. Investors can gain exposure through three main ETFs: Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) for direct, high-leverage copper exposure via smaller mining companies; Sprott Critical Materials ETF (SETM) for diversified exposure across multiple metals critical to the energy transition; and GraniteShares Platinum Trust (PLTM) for physical platinum exposure, which complements copper but follows different demand cycles. Each fund suits different investor goals based on risk tolerance and focus on copper versus broader energy transition metals.