Copper gave 50% returns in 2025: Should you add it to your portfolio like gold and silver? Know your options

Copper prices surged 50% in 2025, outperforming major indices, driven by supply disruptions and rising demand from electrification and AI. Experts suggest a tactical allocation of 2-7% in copper for diversification, viewing it as an industrial play rather than a core holding. Investors can access copper through MCX futures, equity in copper-linked companies, or international ETFs.