Here’s whether Freeport-McMoran Inc. (FCX) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bullish.
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Bullish
Positives: trading above the 200-day MA (long-term uptrend intact); above the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum positive); 50-day MA is rising (+0.92% over 10 days); strong 1-year return of +83.8%; 3-month momentum positive (+23.7%). Concerns: RSI 73 — overbought, elevated pullback risk. Currently 0.9% off its 52-week high. Score: +5/7.
FCX is in a confirmed uptrend, trading above both its 50-day ($64.68) and 200-day ($59.15) moving averages. With an RSI of 73.0, momentum has stretched into overbought territory — short-term pullbacks are common from these levels. The 1-year return of +83.8% compares to +20.5% for SPY (beat the market by 63.3%).
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $18,375 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period beat market by 63.3%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✓Above 200-day MA ($59.15)
✓Above 50-day MA ($64.68)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 73.0
✓Positive return (+83.8%)
✓Within 10% of period high (−0.9%)
Period Range $76.66
$35.15$77.33
RSI (14) 73.0
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$76.66
Period Return+83.8%
Period High$77.33
Period Low$35.15
Drawdown−0.9%
MA-50$64.68
MA-200$59.15
RSI (14)73.0
Avg Volume (30d)14.0M
vs. SPYbeat by 63.3%
Return Rank#151 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is above the 200-day moving average ($59.15)