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Think you own copper exposure? Think again

If you own BHP, Rio or a broad ASX ETF, you probably think you have meaningful copper exposure. But you might be wrong. When copper prices move, those gains can be quietly absorbed by iron ore and everything else happening inside a diversified miner. Owning the miners isn't the same as owning the metal. In this video, Will Taylor from ETF Shares explains why the copper supply crunch is more structural than most investors realise, and why getting your exposure right has never mattered more. Time codes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - The biggest themes driving copper demand right now 01:34 - The three main demand drivers: the grid, renewables and AI 03:12 - How real is the copper supply shortfall? 04:36 - How ASX: CPPR works and what drives returns 06:17 - Why equal weighting changes your exposure 07:34 - The 40% revenue screen explained 08:24 - Key risks investors need to understand 10:12 - How volatility in copper compares to other commodities 10:55 - How ASX: CPPR fits inside your portfolio 11:43 - What investors are underestimating about copper right now 12:52 - Can copper recycling solve the supply problem? 13:21 - Closing remarks