About QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE)
QBE Insurance Group Limited is a Insurance - Property & Casualty company operating in the Financial Services sector.
QBE trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$26.18
- Market Cap
- A$39.12B
- 52-Week High
- A$26.58
- 52-Week Low
- A$18.57
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Property & Casualty
A$1,000 Invested in QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE)
How much would A$1,000 invested in QBE be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in QBE 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) in 2025 would be worth A$1,390 as of November 2026, representing a +39.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QBE 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) in 2023 would be worth A$1,929 as of November 2026, representing a +92.9% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QBE 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) in 2021 would be worth A$2,687 as of November 2026, representing a +168.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QBE 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) in 2016 would be worth A$3,688 as of November 2026, representing a +268.8% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in QBE at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) at IPO would be worth A$251,935 as of November 2026, representing a +25093.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) has averaged a monthly return of +1.50% with a median return of +1.46%. The stock had 277 positive months (60%) and 182 negative months (39%). The best month in QBE's history was March 2012 with a +24.2% return, while the worst was September 2001 at -45.4%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and January the weakest (-0.4%).
QBE's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1993 with a cumulative return of +65.8%, and the worst was 2010 at -25.4%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, QBE Insurance Group Limited (QBE) has delivered an average annual return of +16.52% with a median return of +14.77%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.69%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (71%) and losses in 11 years (29%).
QBE's best year was 1993 with a +85.71% gain, while the worst was 2020 at -32.11%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. QBE achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 22 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +38.61% | A$18.89 | A$26.18 |
| 2025 | +8.28% | A$17.44 | A$18.89 |
| 2024 | +35.37% | A$12.89 | A$17.44 |
| 2023 | +13.56% | A$11.35 | A$12.89 |
| 2022 | +21.37% | A$9.35 | A$11.35 |
| 2021 | +34.23% | A$6.96 | A$9.35 |
| 2020 | -32.11% | A$10.26 | A$6.96 |
| 2019 | +33.11% | A$7.71 | A$10.26 |
| 2018 | -3.07% | A$7.95 | A$7.71 |
| 2017 | -9.90% | A$8.83 | A$7.95 |
| 2016 | +3.53% | A$8.53 | A$8.83 |
| 2015 | +15.97% | A$7.35 | A$8.53 |
| 2014 | -0.37% | A$7.38 | A$7.35 |
| 2013 | +7.72% | A$6.85 | A$7.38 |
| 2012 | -11.45% | A$7.74 | A$6.85 |
| 2011 | -22.51% | A$9.98 | A$7.74 |
| 2010 | -24.08% | A$13.15 | A$9.98 |
| 2009 | +5.86% | A$12.42 | A$13.15 |
| 2008 | -18.30% | A$15.20 | A$12.42 |
| 2007 | +19.59% | A$12.71 | A$15.20 |
| 2006 | +52.46% | A$8.34 | A$12.71 |
| 2005 | +32.71% | A$6.28 | A$8.34 |
| 2004 | +50.49% | A$4.17 | A$6.28 |
| 2003 | +35.78% | A$3.07 | A$4.17 |
| 2002 | +10.63% | A$2.78 | A$3.07 |
| 2001 | -20.33% | A$3.49 | A$2.78 |
| 2000 | +44.58% | A$2.41 | A$3.49 |
| 1999 | +10.21% | A$2.19 | A$2.41 |
| 1998 | +2.48% | A$2.14 | A$2.19 |
| 1997 | +35.61% | A$1.58 | A$2.14 |
| 1996 | +38.92% | A$1.13 | A$1.58 |
| 1995 | +41.80% | A$0.80 | A$1.13 |
| 1994 | -2.86% | A$0.82 | A$0.80 |
| 1993 | +85.71% | A$0.44 | A$0.82 |
| 1992 | -6.00% | A$0.47 | A$0.44 |
| 1991 | +21.43% | A$0.39 | A$0.47 |
| 1990 | +43.42% | A$0.27 | A$0.39 |
| 1989 | +35.49% | A$0.20 | A$0.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions: QBE
What sector is QBE in? ▼
QBE operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has QBE performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, QBE has posted gains in 27 years (71% of the time). The best year was 1993 with a +85.7% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in QBE? ▼
You can invest in QBE 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 QBE.
Last updated: 11/1/2026