Copper Momentum Strategy

MCX Intermediate COPPER COPPERM
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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Momentum / Trend Following
Market Bias Directional - Trade strong momentum in copper
Timeframe 15-minute to 1-hour charts
Holding Period 1 hour to full session (intraday) or 1-5 days (swing)
Risk Reward Ratio 1:1.5 to 1:3
Capital Required ₹50,000-2,50,000 depending on contract
Best Market Conditions Trending markets with clear directional momentum
Key Concept Capture copper's industrial demand-driven trends using momentum indicators

India-Specific Notes

Contracts

COPPER 2500 kg • ₹0.05 per kg • ₹125 per tick (₹0.05 × 2500) • ₹45,000-65,000 • ₹90,000-1,30,000 • 1-3% (moderate to high)
COPPERM 250 kg • ₹0.05 per kg • ₹12.50 per tick (₹0.05 × 250) • ₹5,000-8,000 • ₹10,000-15,000 • 1-3% (moderate to high)

Optimal Trading Sessions

Morning Session 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM IST • Asian demand influence, moderate volume
Afternoon Session 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM IST • LME influence begins, European traders active
Evening Session 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST • Peak LME trading, highest volume
Us Session 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST • COMEX influence, US economic data impact

Copper Fundamentals

Demand Drivers Construction, electronics, EVs, infrastructure
Supply Factors Chile/Peru production, mine disruptions, inventory levels
Key Reports LME inventory, China PMI, US housing data

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