Four forces. Four very different investment stories. In this live debate, our experts square off to make the case for gold, silver, copper, and uranium—each with its own role in today’s shifting market landscape.
Rather than treating them as one category, our experts will break down what makes each metal unique:
- Gold as a potential store of value and portfolio stabilizer.
- Silver with its dual identity as both a precious and industrial metal.
- Copper as an essential input for electrification, AI infrastructure, and energy systems.
- Uranium as the nuclear fuel tied to energy security and decarbonization.
You’ll learn different viewpoints on what’s pushing each metal forward, what could hold it back, the big forces shaping demand, and the key risks to keep in mind.
What we’ll cover:
- Macro landscape
How inflation trends, rate expectations, currency shifts, and global energy policy are influencing metals markets today. - Investment case for each metal
The forces shaping demand, the supply considerations, the catalysts worth watching, and the pressures that could challenge each narrative. - Market dynamics
How valuations, policy decisions, and technological change are creating both opportunities and potential setbacks across gold, silver, copper, and uranium. - Portfolio application
Ways to think about balancing risk, diversification, and long-term themes when incorporating metals into a modern asset mix.
Date: Dec 8th, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM EST
About the Speakers
Chris McHaney, CFA®
EVP, Head of Investment Management and Strategy, Global X Canada
Chris is an experienced investment professional with a deep understanding of the ETF industry and ecosystem in Canada, with more than twenty years of experience covering portfolio management, investment strategy and policy, product development, and sales. Prior to joining Global X, he served as BMO Global Asset Management’s Director, Portfolio Manager, where he oversaw the management of both passive and active strategies, derivative overlays, foreign exchange exposures and cross-asset portfolios. Chris holds an Honors Business Administration degree from York University’s Schulich School of Business and is a CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charterholder
Kenny Zhu, CFA®
AVP, Energy & Commodities Research, Global X ETFs (U.S.)
Kenny joined Global X in 2023 as a Research Analyst covering Global X’s Income Suite of ETFs, with a focus on Midstream Oil & Gas Infrastructure, Uranium, Energy, and Commodities markets. Prior to joining Global X, Kenny served as an Investment Analyst with PFM Asset Management, LLC., an Institutional Municipal Investment Advisor. He earned his BS in International Relations & Politics from Carnegie Mellon University and is a CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charterholder. His commentaries have been featured in numerous financial publications, including Reuters, Bloomberg, and the Wall Street Journal.
Raghav Mehta, CFA®
VP, ETF Strategist, Global X Canada
Raghav Mehta is responsible for conducting research on behalf of Global X Canada to gain market insights and drive idea generation across equities, fixed income and alternative ETFs. He is directly involved in growing Global X’s ETF distribution efforts, national accounts, investment research and market presence while communicating ETF product capabilities, competitor intelligence and market trends to clients, prospects and industry experts across Canada. Mr. Mehta is focused on helping advisors and institutional clients understand how they can incorporate ETFs into their investment portfolios.
Raghav started his career trading bonds as a fixed income trader and worked at Scotia Capital and RBC Capital Markets. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments as an ETF Strategist.
Mr. Mehta holds a business degree from the University of Toronto and is a CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst) Charterholder.
Tanya Rishi
VP, Business Development, Global X Canada
Tanya has over 10 years of industry experience across institutional and advisor channels, covering both public and private markets. Her background in capital raising provides a well-rounded perspective on building effective client solutions. She takes a collaborative, relationship-focused approach and is passionate about helping advisors navigate markets and identify opportunities within the Global X ETF lineup.
