The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst John Reeves and advisor David Meier discuss topics across the investing world.

Alcoa is clearly the big dog on the global block in this space, and that's unlikely to change in the near future. Dave and John take a closer look and try to understand what accounts for Alcoa's success. The video concludes with a long-term outlook for the company.

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