From oil to copper: how to trade wisely when capitalising on mega trends

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The global economy is an incredibly complex system making it challenging for investors to try and trade individual themes, but mega trends are far easier to predict and understand. 

Megatrends, such as the explosion in demand for copper that’s currently taking place due to the green energy revolution, can last for a decade or more. And because these trends tend to touch all corners of the financial system, there are plenty of options for traders and investors to profit.

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