Will Copper Continue Its Powerful Rally in 2021?
Investors have been bullish on copper of late, and signs are pointing to more bullishness ahead.
Copper is trading near its highest levels since 2013, as investors anticipate an economic rebound led by China and the U.S. throughout 2021. What's more, the Biden administration's plans for more spending and a focus on infrastructure could drive commodities higher from here. Copper and other raw materials like zinc and aluminum are used heavily in construction, building everything from houses to hospitals and computers. As the economic recovery gains momentum when the pandemic risk fades, copper could be a commodity whose price is very sensitive to upticks in growth.
Companies like Freeport McMoRan, which specialize in mining precious metals like copper, have also seen strong upside. Below, Tickeron's A.I. gives investors a closer look at the outlook for 18 copper stocks.
FCX in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on April 07, 2025
The 10-day moving average for FCX crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on April 07, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 1 day. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
FCX moved below its 50-day moving average on April 03, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FCX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for FCX entered a downward trend on March 18, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where FCX's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 28 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on April 21, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on FCX as a result. In of 91 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for FCX just turned positive on April 22, 2025. Looking at past instances where FCX's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 53 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FCX advanced for three days, in of 294 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
FCX may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (4.067) is normal, around the industry mean (7.236). P/E Ratio (36.977) is within average values for comparable stocks, (105.715). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (3.280). Dividend Yield (0.013) settles around the average of (0.056) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.989) is also within normal values, averaging (256.292).
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FCX’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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a copper, gold and molybdenum mining company
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