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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX

Freeport-McMoRan is one of the world's largest copper miners, with major operations in the Americas and Indonesia. Its fortunes are tightly linked to copper demand from electrification and construction.
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Ticker
FCX
Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Materials
Founded
1912

What moves FCX

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. sits in Materials. Miners, chemicals, and building materials — an early-cycle, China-sensitive read on global industrial demand. The forces that matter most for the sector — and therefore for FCX — are:

  • ◆Chinese industrial and construction demand
  • ◆The US dollar and commodity prices
  • ◆Energy-transition metals like copper and lithium
  • ◆Tariffs and global trade flows
FCX filings at the SECResearch methodology

Congressional trading in FCX

PoliticianTrade dateTypeOwnerAmountSource
Josh Gottheimer2026-04-15PurchaseJoint$1,001 - $15,000Filing #20034585

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How Yield Theory covers FCX

FCX intersects several of the themes in every Yield Theory issue. We don't chase headlines on individual tickers — we track where capital is rotating and explain what it means for the names in its path.

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FCX — frequently asked questions

What sector is FCX in?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is classified in the Materials sector and trades on the NYSE.

Do members of Congress trade FCX?

The current verified House Clerk snapshot contains 1 transaction row for FCX. Each row below links to the original filing.

Is FCX a good investment?

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Where is Freeport-McMoRan Inc. headquartered?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and was founded in 1912.

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