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 .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$14.27
- Market Cap
- A$43.94B
- 52-Week High
- A$23.38
- 52-Week Low
- A$14.13
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
A$1,000 Invested in Fortescue Ltd (FMG)
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$709 as of November 2026, representing a -29.1% 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$788 as of November 2026, representing a -21.3% 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$1,548 as of November 2026, representing a +54.8% 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$6,970 as of November 2026, representing a +597.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in FMG at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Fortescue Ltd (FMG) at IPO would be worth A$174,164 as of November 2026, representing a +17316.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (458 months), Fortescue Ltd (FMG) has averaged a monthly return of +4.19% with a median return of +0.00%. The stock had 216 positive months (47%) and 198 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 +9.2%), 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 +81.38% with a median return of +17.09%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +21.06%. 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 15 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -31.42% | A$20.81 | A$14.27 |
| 2025 | +28.03% | A$16.25 | A$20.81 |
| 2024 | -31.08% | A$23.58 | A$16.25 |
| 2023 | +53.97% | A$15.32 | A$23.58 |
| 2022 | +20.41% | A$12.72 | A$15.32 |
| 2021 | -2.86% | A$13.09 | A$12.72 |
| 2020 | +150.31% | A$5.23 | A$13.09 |
| 2019 | +195.69% | A$1.77 | A$5.23 |
| 2018 | -9.50% | A$1.95 | A$1.77 |
| 2017 | -10.85% | A$2.19 | A$1.95 |
| 2016 | +227.41% | A$0.67 | A$2.19 |
| 2015 | -30.17% | A$0.96 | A$0.67 |
| 2014 | -50.90% | A$1.95 | A$0.96 |
| 2013 | +28.12% | A$1.52 | A$1.95 |
| 2012 | +10.93% | A$1.37 | A$1.52 |
| 2011 | -33.97% | A$2.08 | A$1.37 |
| 2010 | +47.30% | A$1.41 | A$2.08 |
| 2009 | +130.05% | A$0.61 | A$1.41 |
| 2008 | -74.27% | A$2.39 | A$0.61 |
| 2007 | +465.18% | A$0.42 | A$2.39 |
| 2006 | +141.71% | A$0.17 | A$0.42 |
| 2005 | +103.33% | A$0.09 | A$0.17 |
| 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 | +116.70% | 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: 11/1/2026