About Challenger Limited (CGF)
Challenger Limited is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.
CGF trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$12.02
- Market Cap
- A$8.12B
- 52-Week High
- A$12.12
- 52-Week Low
- A$7.25
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Life
A$1,000 Invested in Challenger Limited (CGF)
How much would A$1,000 invested in CGF be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in CGF 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Challenger Limited (CGF) in 2025 would be worth A$1,337 as of November 2026, representing a +33.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CGF 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Challenger Limited (CGF) in 2023 would be worth A$2,310 as of November 2026, representing a +131.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CGF 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Challenger Limited (CGF) in 2021 would be worth A$2,084 as of November 2026, representing a +108.4% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CGF 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Challenger Limited (CGF) in 2016 would be worth A$1,571 as of November 2026, representing a +57.1% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in CGF at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Challenger Limited (CGF) at IPO would be worth A$14,150 as of November 2026, representing a +1315.0% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 27+ years (333 months), Challenger Limited (CGF) has averaged a monthly return of +1.56% with a median return of +0.29%. The stock had 168 positive months (50%) and 158 negative months (47%). The best month in CGF's history was March 2000 with a +114.1% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -56.0%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.8%), and January the weakest (-1.6%).
CGF's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +107.8%, and the worst was 2008 at -50.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 27 years of trading history, Challenger Limited (CGF) has delivered an average annual return of +14.30% with a median return of +9.24%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.46%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (59%) and losses in 11 years (41%).
CGF's best year was 2009 with a +131.17% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -58.45%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. CGF achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +32.32% | A$9.08 | A$12.02 |
| 2025 | +63.64% | A$5.55 | A$9.08 |
| 2024 | -3.86% | A$5.77 | A$5.55 |
| 2023 | -11.89% | A$6.55 | A$5.77 |
| 2022 | +20.72% | A$5.43 | A$6.55 |
| 2021 | +4.56% | A$5.19 | A$5.43 |
| 2020 | -18.99% | A$6.41 | A$5.19 |
| 2019 | -10.51% | A$7.16 | A$6.41 |
| 2018 | -30.28% | A$10.27 | A$7.16 |
| 2017 | +28.45% | A$8.00 | A$10.27 |
| 2016 | +34.05% | A$5.97 | A$8.00 |
| 2015 | +39.27% | A$4.28 | A$5.97 |
| 2014 | +9.24% | A$3.92 | A$4.28 |
| 2013 | +83.28% | A$2.14 | A$3.92 |
| 2012 | -10.07% | A$2.38 | A$2.14 |
| 2011 | -9.09% | A$2.62 | A$2.38 |
| 2010 | +15.15% | A$2.27 | A$2.62 |
| 2009 | +131.17% | A$0.98 | A$2.27 |
| 2008 | -58.45% | A$2.37 | A$0.98 |
| 2007 | +24.07% | A$1.91 | A$2.37 |
| 2006 | +3.89% | A$1.84 | A$1.91 |
| 2005 | +39.95% | A$1.31 | A$1.84 |
| 2004 | +20.82% | A$1.09 | A$1.31 |
| 2003 | +27.63% | A$0.85 | A$1.09 |
| 2002 | -5.00% | A$0.90 | A$0.85 |
| 2001 | -32.20% | A$1.32 | A$0.90 |
| 2000 | -1.67% | A$1.34 | A$1.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions: CGF
What sector is CGF in? ▼
CGF operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has CGF performed historically? ▼
Over 27 years of trading history, CGF has posted gains in 16 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +131.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in CGF? ▼
You can invest in CGF through any brokerage account that offers access to the Australian Securities Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold CGF.
Last updated: 11/1/2026