Gold vs Freeport (FCX)
Gold spot is passive monetary asset. Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is leveraged equity exposure to global copper demand (largest US copper producer + Grasberg gold mine).
Also known as: Gold (Spot) (XAU, XAUUSD, GC, gold price) · Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) (STK_FCX, Freeport)
Why This Comparison Matters
Gold spot is passive monetary asset. Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is leveraged equity exposure to global copper demand (largest US copper producer + Grasberg gold mine). April 2026: Gold $4,722 (retraced 16% from $5,602.22 ATH January 2026; +135% from 2024 base). FCX $68.28 (April 16, 2026), reached ATH $70.71 April 17, 2026. Q1 2026 EPS $0.47 actual vs $0.29 estimate (+65% beat). Revenue $5.63B vs $5.29B est (+6.4% beat). Copper $5.98/lb (April 2026, +60% from 2024 lows). Grasberg 2026 production guidance below prior forecasts (-8% copper, -14% gold). Gold-FCX correlation moderate (gold safe-haven + FCX cyclical); both elevated reflecting commodity supercycle.
The April 2026 Configuration
Gold: $4,722 (April 2026, retraced 16% from January 28 ATH $5,602.22).
FCX: $68.28 (April 16, 2026 close). ATH $70.71 (April 17, 2026). Market cap ~$98B. Q1 2026 EPS $0.47 actual vs $0.29 estimate (+65% beat). Revenue $5.63B vs $5.29B est (+6.4% beat). Earnings April 23, 2026 (Q2 2026 reporting).
Gold/FCX ratio: $4,722/$68.28 = 69.2 ounces per FCX share. Range 2010-2026: 30-90. Currently 77% of historical peak.
FCX is leveraged copper play (75% revenue from copper, ~15% gold from Grasberg, ~10% molybdenum). Copper $5.98/lb (April 2026, +60% from 2024 lows). FCX 2x-3x copper price beta typically.
Grasberg 2026 challenges: production guidance below prior forecasts -8% copper, -14% gold. Indonesian mine + complex underground operations. Reduces gold revenue but FCX still copper-dominant.
April 2026 reading: both gold + FCX at/near ATHs. Reflects commodity supercycle (copper) + monetary debasement (gold). FCX provides leveraged copper exposure with gold optionality.
Long-Term Range and Recent Trajectory
Gold history: $1,800 (2020 low) to $5,602 (January 2026 ATH). +211% over 6 years.
FCX history: $5 (2009 GFC trough) to $70.71 (April 2026 ATH). +1300% over 17 years. 2011 commodity peak $61.50 + 2016 trough $4.16 + 2018 peak $20 + 2022 peak $50 + 2024-2026 surge to $70.71 ATH.
Gold/FCX ratio: 30 (2011 commodity peak) to 270 (2016 commodity collapse) to 60-90 (2024-2026 range). Currently 69. Multi-year range bound 60-90 reflecting both rallying.
2024-2026 simultaneous rally: Gold +135% from 2024 base + FCX +130% from $30 (early 2024) to $70.71 ATH. Both rallying reflects: (1) Commodity supercycle (AI/EV/electrification copper demand). (2) Monetary debasement (gold). (3) Fed easing room. (4) Geopolitical premium.
FCX 52-week range: ~$30-$70.71. Wide range reflecting copper volatility. Beta to copper ~2.5x, beta to gold ~0.5x (gold contributes ~15% revenue).
Historical Precedents: Past Episodes
2008-09 GFC: Gold $700->1,200 (+71%). FCX $5->15 (+200%). FCX leveraged recovery.
2009-2011 commodity bull: Gold $1,200->1,920 ATH (+60%). FCX $15->62 (+313%). FCX outperformed.
Conditional Forward Response (Tail Events)
How Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has historically behaved in the 5 sessions following a top-decile or bottom-decile daily move in Gold (Spot). Computed from 1,281 aligned daily observations ending .
Following these triggers, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) rises 0.75% on average over the next 5 sessions, versus an unconditional baseline of +0.41%. 129 qualifying events; Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed positive in 53% of them.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the April 2026 gold vs FCX configuration?+
Gold $4,722 (retraced 16% from January 28, 2026 ATH $5,602.22). FCX $68.28 (April 16, 2026), ATH $70.71 (April 17). Market cap ~B. Q1 2026 EPS $0.47 actual vs $0.29 est (+65% beat). Revenue $5.63B vs $5.29B est (+6.4% beat). Copper $5.98/lb (+60% from 2024 lows). Both at/near ATHs reflecting dual rally: commodity supercycle (FCX) + monetary debasement (gold). Gold/FCX ratio 69.2.
How does FCX relate to copper and gold?+
FCX revenue mix: ~75% copper, ~15% gold from Grasberg, ~10% molybdenum. FCX is leveraged copper play with gold optionality. Beta to copper ~2.5x, beta to gold ~0.5x. Q1 2026: copper $5.98/lb +60% from 2024 lows + Grasberg 2026 production guidance -8% copper, -14% gold (below prior). FCX still copper-dominant. Provides leveraged exposure to copper supercycle (AI/EV demand).
What are historical gold vs FCX cycles?+
2008-09 GFC: Gold +71%, FCX +200% (FCX leveraged recovery). 2009-2011: Gold +60%, FCX +313%. 2011-2016 collapse: Gold -45%, FCX -94% (FCX leveraged collapse). 2016-2018: Gold +24%, FCX +400%. 2018-2020 COVID: Gold +60%, FCX -50%. 2020-2022 commodity bull: Gold flat, FCX +400%. 2022-2024 hiking: Gold +50%, FCX -40%. 2024-2026 dual rally: Both +130-135%. Most aligned in 15+ years.
Why are gold and FCX rallying simultaneously?+
Dual narrative: (1) Commodity supercycle: AI/EV/electrification copper demand structural. AI data centers ~30 tons/MW + EV transition 4-5x more copper than ICE + grid modernization 0B+ annually. Hyperscaler 0B+ AI capex driving copper demand. (2) Monetary debasement: gold rallying via central bank buying ~1,000+ tons annually + fiscal T deficits + Iran premium. Both forces operating simultaneously. Most aligned in 15+ years.
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