About Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
Rio Tinto Group is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
RIO trades on the Australian Securities Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- A$147.31
- Market Cap
- A$239.58B
- 52-Week High
- A$195.84
- 52-Week Low
- A$125.50
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
A$1,000 Invested in Rio Tinto Group (RIO)
How much would A$1,000 invested in RIO be worth today?
What would A$1,000 invested in RIO 1 year ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Rio Tinto Group (RIO) in 2025 would be worth A$1,153 as of November 2026, representing a +15.3% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in RIO 3 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Rio Tinto Group (RIO) in 2023 would be worth A$1,451 as of November 2026, representing a +45.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in RIO 5 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Rio Tinto Group (RIO) in 2021 would be worth A$2,187 as of November 2026, representing a +118.7% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in RIO 10 years ago be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Rio Tinto Group (RIO) in 2016 would be worth A$5,200 as of November 2026, representing a +420.0% total return.
What would A$1,000 invested in RIO at IPO be worth today?
A A$1,000 investment in Rio Tinto Group (RIO) at IPO would be worth A$162,634 as of November 2026, representing a +16163.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (465 months), Rio Tinto Group (RIO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.40% with a median return of +1.05%. The stock had 253 positive months (54%) and 210 negative months (45%). The best month in RIO's history was November 2007 with a +32.0% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -40.0%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.5%), and August the weakest (-0.7%).
RIO's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +100.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -101.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Rio Tinto Group (RIO) has delivered an average annual return of +18.83% with a median return of +11.73%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.01%. The stock posted gains in 28 years (74%) and losses in 10 years (26%).
RIO's best year was 2009 with a +155.05% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -71.25%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. RIO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +4.37% | A$141.14 | A$147.31 |
| 2025 | +31.55% | A$107.29 | A$141.14 |
| 2024 | -8.44% | A$117.18 | A$107.29 |
| 2023 | +22.50% | A$95.66 | A$117.18 |
| 2022 | +28.04% | A$74.71 | A$95.66 |
| 2021 | -2.67% | A$76.76 | A$74.71 |
| 2020 | +20.47% | A$63.72 | A$76.76 |
| 2019 | +41.11% | A$45.16 | A$63.72 |
| 2018 | +8.92% | A$41.46 | A$45.16 |
| 2017 | +32.36% | A$31.32 | A$41.46 |
| 2016 | +40.34% | A$22.32 | A$31.32 |
| 2015 | -18.90% | A$27.52 | A$22.32 |
| 2014 | -12.01% | A$31.28 | A$27.52 |
| 2013 | +6.38% | A$29.40 | A$31.28 |
| 2012 | +12.21% | A$26.20 | A$29.40 |
| 2011 | -28.42% | A$36.61 | A$26.20 |
| 2010 | +15.73% | A$31.63 | A$36.61 |
| 2009 | +155.05% | A$12.40 | A$31.63 |
| 2008 | -71.25% | A$43.14 | A$12.40 |
| 2007 | +83.58% | A$23.50 | A$43.14 |
| 2006 | +9.23% | A$21.52 | A$23.50 |
| 2005 | +80.48% | A$11.92 | A$21.52 |
| 2004 | +7.81% | A$11.06 | A$11.92 |
| 2003 | +11.63% | A$9.91 | A$11.06 |
| 2002 | -6.17% | A$10.56 | A$9.91 |
| 2001 | +30.66% | A$8.08 | A$10.56 |
| 2000 | -10.04% | A$8.98 | A$8.08 |
| 1999 | +70.42% | A$5.27 | A$8.98 |
| 1998 | +10.32% | A$4.78 | A$5.27 |
| 1997 | -6.18% | A$5.09 | A$4.78 |
| 1996 | +2.93% | A$4.95 | A$5.09 |
| 1995 | +23.06% | A$4.02 | A$4.95 |
| 1994 | +0.52% | A$4.00 | A$4.02 |
| 1993 | +46.19% | A$2.74 | A$4.00 |
| 1992 | +11.84% | A$2.45 | A$2.74 |
| 1991 | +30.38% | A$1.88 | A$2.45 |
| 1990 | -14.61% | A$2.20 | A$1.88 |
| 1989 | +56.14% | A$1.41 | A$2.20 |
Frequently Asked Questions: RIO
What sector is RIO in? ▼
RIO operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
How has RIO performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, RIO has posted gains in 28 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +155.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in RIO? ▼
You can invest in RIO 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 RIO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026