Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) belongs to the Copper category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with COPX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to COPX
COPX charges 0.65% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Copper category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 0.35% | — | Sep 2024 | COPX vs COPA | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 0.47% | 430.65M | Jun 2023 | COPX vs ICOP | |
| VanEck Copper and Green Metals ETF | 0.61% | 33.21M | Nov 2021 | COPX vs EMET | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | 0.65% | 263.00M | Mar 2024 | COPX vs COPP | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | 0.78% | 145.37M | Feb 2023 | COPX vs COPJ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to COPX
COPX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There is 1 ETF in the Copper category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 76 | — | Sep 2024 | COPX vs COPA | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 75 | 430.65M | Jun 2023 | COPX vs ICOP | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | 72 | 263.00M | Mar 2024 | COPX vs COPP | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 70 | 732.12M | Nov 2011 | COPX vs CPER | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | 68 | 145.37M | Feb 2023 | COPX vs COPJ |
Top Performing COPX Alternatives (YTD)
COPX is at 10.22% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Copper category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 20.21%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USCF Daily Target 2X Copper Index ETF | 20.21% | 22.43M | Jan 2025 | COPX vs CPXR | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 13.30% | 430.65M | Jun 2023 | COPX vs ICOP | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 13.16% | 732.12M | Nov 2011 | COPX vs CPER | |
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | 11.16% | — | Sep 2024 | COPX vs COPA | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | 10.34% | 263.00M | Mar 2024 | COPX vs COPP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to COPX
COPX has 45.77% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Copper category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 28.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Copper Index Fund | 28.15% | 732.12M | Nov 2011 | COPX vs CPER | |
| VanEck Copper and Green Metals ETF | 39.19% | 33.21M | Nov 2021 | COPX vs EMET | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | 40.68% | 430.65M | Jun 2023 | COPX vs ICOP | |
| Kurv Copper & Mining Enhanced Income ETF | 42.43% | 33.11M | Feb 2026 | COPX vs KCOP | |
| Sprott Physical Copper Trust | 42.84% | — | Jun 2024 | COPX vs SCOP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to COPX
COPX has a 1-year max drawdown of -27.82%. There are 3 ETFs in the Copper category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -16.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Copper Index Fund | -16.43% | 732.12M | Nov 2011 | COPX vs CPER | |
| VanEck Copper and Green Metals ETF | -25.58% | 33.21M | Nov 2021 | COPX vs EMET | |
| iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF | -26.13% | 430.65M | Jun 2023 | COPX vs ICOP | |
| Themes Copper Miners ETF | -28.05% | — | Sep 2024 | COPX vs COPA | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | -28.91% | 263.00M | Mar 2024 | COPX vs COPP |
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Often Compared With COPX
Investors most often compare COPX with COPA.L, GDX, REMX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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