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Canadian investors may have the feeling of not knowing what to do in recent days, with a renewed interest in meme stocks, a volatile gold market, and the growing uncertainty of the U.S. election in November. If there is one sector that is likely to generate better investment returns than any other over the next five years, it is likely to be copper stocks.
Copper is a key component of a number of industries, including construction, electronics and renewable energy. As the global economy continues to grow, especially with the boom in infrastructure development in emerging markets, from roads and bridges to telecoms networks and power grids, demand for copper should remain strong.
In addition, the shift to renewable energy sources such as solar and wind will require significant amounts of copper. Wiring and electrical systems for solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles all rely on copper.
On the supply side, copper miners are facing challenges in terms of declining ore grades, resource depletion and environmental regulations. Developing new copper mines and expanding existing ones requires significant investment and time, and often faces logistical and regulatory hurdles. This could lead to a tightening of copper supply in the future, pushing up prices to the benefit of existing copper producers. Of course, a large part of the recent rise in copper prices has been due to a stronger U.S. dollar.
In the long run, the unique characteristics of copper’s coverage of almost all economic activity means that now is a great time to invest in copper stocks. This is especially true for investors who are looking for value in terms of share price and financial performance.
Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) is a large copper producer with a strong track record and a proven expansion plan. With copper prices falling, the company’s shares are down 10%, providing investors with an excellent entry point. The stock is currently trading at just 1.9 times book value, which is highly attractive.
Another stock is Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B), which is Canada’s largest diversified mining company by market capitalisation, producing copper, zinc and steelmaking coal. In addition to this, Teck also produces gold, molybdenum and other commodities. Teck stock is currently trading at just 1.4 times book value.
If you’re bullish on the long-term demand growth and price uptrend for copper through 2030 and beyond, investing these two copper stocks ahead of time is a good idea.
