Freeport McMoran Copper & GoldFCXBUYNov 01, 2023Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Sep 29, 2026. Market Open.
What we've seen is just a supply response -- there's just not a lot of copper out there. But we're going to need it for a long time. It's a great play, but it's already reflected in the stocks and they're not as cheap as they were. He owns a bunch of them.
Still likes FCX. Grasberg coming fully online will be very beneficial. Probably the best bang for your buck right now.
Copper prices are up 18% this year and 48% in the past year, booming from data centre demand. FCX is the best way to play copper. Copper stocks have pulled back recently, but Lang says are due to rebound the rest of the year. FCX's chart shows higher highs and higher lows on strong volumes. The RSI has fallen from overbought levels, so pull the trigger now. The MACD shows a bullish formation now; FCX could break out to $80, then $100. There's strong call option buying, also suggesting $100.
Secular growth of the copper market, as copper's used more and more in today's society. Recent turmoil in Iran has boosted price of copper.
Today's earnings report was good, but the mine site of last year's tragedy won't be online as quickly as anticipated. Pretty good entry point, though expect the price to wallow for a while.
FCX is down 12% this year, as investors adjust to a possible recession, high rates, a strong US dollar and a slowdown in China. 3Q earnings were good, but Indonesia's shifting regulatory issues are causing concerns. N. American production will need to improve it is to meet its production goals this year. Its peers have been weak, but it is more expensive than many at 21X earnings. We still consider it a very good stock for copper exposure.
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