Industrial strength - metal ETFs

Base metals such as copper, aluminium and zinc are the main raw materials in heavy industries like transport and construction. When the global economy came to a virtual standstill in 2008 there was a massive reduction in demand, with many of these commodities losing more than half of their value. The huge stimulus packages subsequently introduced by China and America have helped to kick-start the recovery, with base metal prices responding positively to the pickup in industrial activity. This rebound has recently been gaining momentum as a result of a new focus on emissions control an...