Fortescue Ltd

FMG · Basic Materials

About Fortescue Ltd (FMG)

Fortescue Ltd is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

FMG trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining

Key Statistics

Current Price
A$19.69
Market Cap
A$60.62B
52-Week High
A$23.38
52-Week Low
A$13.18
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining

A$1,000 Invested in Fortescue Ltd (FMG)

1 Year
A$1,362
+36%
3 Years
A$1,104
+10%
5 Years
A$1,612
+61%
10 Years
A$20,713
+1971%

How much would A$1,000 invested in FMG be worth today?

What would A$1,000 invested in FMG 1 year ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Fortescue Ltd (FMG) in 2025 would be worth A$1,362 as of May 2026, representing a +36.2% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in FMG 3 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Fortescue Ltd (FMG) in 2023 would be worth A$1,104 as of May 2026, representing a +10.4% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in FMG 5 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Fortescue Ltd (FMG) in 2021 would be worth A$1,612 as of May 2026, representing a +61.2% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in FMG 10 years ago be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in Fortescue Ltd (FMG) in 2016 would be worth A$20,713 as of May 2026, representing a +1971.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+4.31%
Positive Months
215
48% of 451
Negative Months
192
43% of 451
Data Period
37+ years
451 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Oct 1991 (+300.1%)
Best month on avg: July (+9.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 1988 (-71.4%)
Worst month on avg: September (-3.0%)

Over the past 37+ years (451 months), Fortescue Ltd (FMG) has averaged a monthly return of +4.31% with a median return of +0.00%. The stock had 215 positive months (48%) and 192 negative months (43%). The best month in FMG's history was October 1991 with a +300.1% return, while the worst was March 1988 at -71.4%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +9.5%), and September the weakest (-3.0%).

FMG's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1991 with a cumulative return of +458.6%, and the worst was 1990 at -169.4%.

Annual Returns

Over 38 years of trading history, Fortescue Ltd (FMG) has delivered an average annual return of +82.00% with a median return of +17.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.09%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (55%) and losses in 17 years (45%).

FMG's best year was 2003 with a +1216.67% gain, while the worst was 1990 at -88.89%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. FMG achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 14 years.

Avg Return
+82.00%
Best Year
2003 (+1216.67%)
Worst Year
1990 (-88.89%)
Positive Years
21/38
Year Return Start End
2026 -7.84% A$21.36 A$19.69
2025 +28.03% A$16.69 A$21.36
2024 -31.08% A$24.21 A$16.69
2023 +53.97% A$15.72 A$24.21
2022 +20.41% A$13.06 A$15.72
2021 -2.86% A$13.44 A$13.06
2020 +150.31% A$5.37 A$13.44
2019 +195.69% A$1.82 A$5.37
2018 -9.50% A$2.01 A$1.82
2017 -10.85% A$2.25 A$2.01
2016 +227.41% A$0.69 A$2.25
2015 -30.17% A$0.98 A$0.69
2014 -50.90% A$2.01 A$0.98
2013 +28.12% A$1.57 A$2.01
2012 +10.93% A$1.41 A$1.57
2011 -33.97% A$2.14 A$1.41
2010 +47.30% A$1.45 A$2.14
2009 +130.05% A$0.63 A$1.45
2008 -74.27% A$2.45 A$0.63
2007 +465.18% A$0.43 A$2.45
2006 +141.71% A$0.18 A$0.43
2005 +103.33% A$0.09 A$0.18
2004 +241.77% A$0.03 A$0.09
2003 +1216.67% A$0.00 A$0.03
2002 -32.82% A$0.00 A$0.00
2001 +13.76% A$0.00 A$0.00
2000 -38.47% A$0.00 A$0.00
1999 +116.69% A$0.00 A$0.00
1998 -31.85% A$0.00 A$0.00
1997 -39.39% A$0.00 A$0.00
1996 +35.27% A$0.00 A$0.00
1995 -33.33% A$0.01 A$0.00
1994 -40.00% A$0.01 A$0.01
1993 +114.30% A$0.00 A$0.01
1992 +74.99% A$0.00 A$0.00
1991 +300.11% A$0.00 A$0.00
1990 -88.89% A$0.01 A$0.00
1989 -43.75% A$0.01 A$0.01

Frequently Asked Questions: FMG

What sector is FMG in?

FMG operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.

How has FMG performed historically?

Over 38 years of trading history, FMG has posted gains in 21 years (55% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +1216.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in FMG?

You can invest in FMG 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 FMG.

Last updated: 3/24/2026