The copper rally still has fundamental support rather than being purely momentum-driven. Electrification, grid investment and AI infrastructure are increasing demand, while supply remains constrained. S&P Global expects data-centre copper demand alone to rise from 1.1m tonnes in 2025 to 2.5m by 2040.
I prefer BHP over the more concentrated copper miners because it combines growing copper exposure with diversification. Copper already contributed more than half of BHP's adjusted EBITDA last year, and management expects copper production to rise substantially over the longer term.
Valuation is the main concern after the rally, so I would accumulate rather than chase aggressively.
Bonus pick: Visa (V) to make the next fresh high. Its underlying payments volumes remain resilient, giving it a steadier path than commodity-sensitive miners.
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