National Australia Bank Limited

NAB · Financial Services

About National Australia Bank Limited (NAB)

National Australia Bank Limited is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.

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

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified

Key Statistics

Current Price
A$41.51
Market Cap
N/A
52-Week High
A$49.45
52-Week Low
A$35.48
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Banks - Diversified

A$1,000 Invested in National Australia Bank Limited (NAB)

1 Year
A$992
+-1%
3 Years
A$1,703
+70%
5 Years
A$1,843
+84%
10 Years
A$2,526
+153%
Since IPO
A$111,545
+11054%

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

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

A A$1,000 investment in National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) in 2025 would be worth A$992 as of November 2026, representing a -0.8% total return.

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

A A$1,000 investment in National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) in 2023 would be worth A$1,703 as of November 2026, representing a +70.3% total return.

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

A A$1,000 investment in National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) in 2021 would be worth A$1,843 as of November 2026, representing a +84.3% total return.

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

A A$1,000 investment in National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) in 2016 would be worth A$2,526 as of November 2026, representing a +152.6% total return.

What would A$1,000 invested in NAB at IPO be worth today?

A A$1,000 investment in National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) at IPO would be worth A$111,545 as of November 2026, representing a +11054.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.20%
Positive Months
281
60% of 465
Negative Months
184
40% of 465
Data Period
38+ years
465 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2020 (+24.8%)
Best month on avg: October (+2.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-33.5%)
Worst month on avg: September (0.3%)

Over the past 38+ years (465 months), National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) has averaged a monthly return of +1.20% with a median return of +1.63%. The stock had 281 positive months (60%) and 184 negative months (40%). The best month in NAB's history was November 2020 with a +24.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -33.5%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.4%), and September the weakest (0.3%).

NAB's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +55.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -47.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 38 years of trading history, National Australia Bank Limited (NAB) has delivered an average annual return of +13.84% with a median return of +9.16%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +11.70%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (74%) and losses in 10 years (26%).

NAB's best year was 1993 with a +70.40% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -40.59%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. NAB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+13.84%
Best Year
1993 (+70.40%)
Worst Year
2008 (-40.59%)
Positive Years
28/38
Year Return Start End
2026 +0.24% A$41.41 A$41.51
2025 +19.10% A$34.77 A$41.41
2024 +26.54% A$27.48 A$34.77
2023 +8.48% A$25.33 A$27.48
2022 +9.41% A$23.15 A$25.33
2021 +33.56% A$17.33 A$23.15
2020 -5.29% A$18.30 A$17.33
2019 +8.92% A$16.80 A$18.30
2018 -12.31% A$19.16 A$16.80
2017 +2.64% A$18.67 A$19.16
2016 +13.03% A$16.52 A$18.67
2015 -2.78% A$16.99 A$16.52
2014 +2.50% A$16.58 A$16.99
2013 +48.00% A$11.20 A$16.58
2012 +15.72% A$9.68 A$11.20
2011 +5.71% A$9.16 A$9.68
2010 -7.85% A$9.93 A$9.16
2009 +39.23% A$7.14 A$9.93
2008 -40.59% A$12.01 A$7.14
2007 -2.25% A$12.29 A$12.01
2006 +30.63% A$9.40 A$12.29
2005 +15.39% A$8.15 A$9.40
2004 +2.13% A$7.98 A$8.15
2003 -0.41% A$8.01 A$7.98
2002 +4.17% A$7.69 A$8.01
2001 +15.39% A$6.67 A$7.69
2000 +29.51% A$5.15 A$6.67
1999 -0.69% A$5.18 A$5.15
1998 +20.61% A$4.30 A$5.18
1997 +52.47% A$2.82 A$4.30
1996 +31.04% A$2.15 A$2.82
1995 +26.04% A$1.71 A$2.15
1994 -10.11% A$1.90 A$1.71
1993 +70.40% A$1.11 A$1.90
1992 +1.36% A$1.10 A$1.11
1991 +66.05% A$0.66 A$1.10
1990 -12.31% A$0.75 A$0.66
1989 +22.34% A$0.62 A$0.75

Frequently Asked Questions: NAB

What sector is NAB in? ▼

NAB operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has NAB performed historically? ▼

Over 38 years of trading history, NAB has posted gains in 28 years (74% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +70.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in NAB? ▼

You can invest in NAB 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 NAB.

Last updated: 11/1/2026