Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

AEM · Basic Materials

About Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is a Gold company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

AEM trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold

Key Statistics

Current Price
C$230.79
Market Cap
C$116.68B
52-Week High
C$348.94
52-Week Low
C$188.48
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold

C$1,000 Invested in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)

1 Year
C$1,032
+3%
3 Years
C$3,733
+273%
5 Years
C$3,942
+294%
10 Years
C$4,060
+306%
Since IPO
C$24,086
+2309%

How much would C$1,000 invested in AEM be worth today?

What would C$1,000 invested in AEM 1 year ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) in 2025 would be worth C$1,032 as of November 2026, representing a +3.2% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in AEM 3 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) in 2023 would be worth C$3,733 as of November 2026, representing a +273.3% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in AEM 5 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) in 2021 would be worth C$3,942 as of November 2026, representing a +294.2% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in AEM 10 years ago be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) in 2016 would be worth C$4,060 as of November 2026, representing a +306.0% total return.

What would C$1,000 invested in AEM at IPO be worth today?

A C$1,000 investment in Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) at IPO would be worth C$24,086 as of November 2026, representing a +2308.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.70%
Positive Months
205
54% of 381
Negative Months
174
46% of 381
Data Period
31+ years
381 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Sep 1998 (+50.6%)
Best month on avg: August (+6.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-42.8%)
Worst month on avg: October (-3.6%)

Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) has averaged a monthly return of +1.70% with a median return of +1.15%. The stock had 205 positive months (54%) and 174 negative months (46%). The best month in AEM's history was September 1998 with a +50.6% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -42.8%. Historically, August tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.4%), and October the weakest (-3.6%).

AEM's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2006 with a cumulative return of +85.8%, and the worst was 1997 at -73.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 31 years of trading history, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) has delivered an average annual return of +17.52% with a median return of +12.99%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.76%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (68%) and losses in 10 years (32%).

AEM's best year was 2025 with a +109.61% gain, while the worst was 1997 at -60.21%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. AEM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+17.52%
Best Year
2025 (+109.61%)
Worst Year
1997 (-60.21%)
Positive Years
21/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -0.20% C$231.26 C$230.79
2025 +109.61% C$110.33 C$231.26
2024 +58.54% C$69.59 C$110.33
2023 +6.66% C$65.25 C$69.59
2022 +8.18% C$60.32 C$65.25
2021 -23.19% C$78.52 C$60.32
2020 +13.71% C$69.06 C$78.52
2019 +46.75% C$47.06 C$69.06
2018 -3.97% C$49.00 C$47.06
2017 +3.72% C$47.24 C$49.00
2016 +56.50% C$30.19 C$47.24
2015 +27.21% C$23.73 C$30.19
2014 +3.93% C$22.83 C$23.73
2013 -44.73% C$41.31 C$22.83
2012 +43.33% C$28.82 C$41.31
2011 -51.11% C$58.95 C$28.82
2010 +35.00% C$43.67 C$58.95
2009 -8.98% C$47.97 C$43.67
2008 +15.63% C$41.49 C$47.97
2007 +13.52% C$36.55 C$41.49
2006 +109.15% C$17.47 C$36.55
2005 +39.63% C$12.51 C$17.47
2004 +5.75% C$11.83 C$12.51
2003 -33.00% C$17.66 C$11.83
2002 +48.60% C$11.89 C$17.66
2001 +74.44% C$6.81 C$11.89
2000 -15.09% C$8.03 C$6.81
1999 +68.25% C$4.77 C$8.03
1998 -17.65% C$5.79 C$4.77
1997 -60.21% C$14.55 C$5.79
1996 +12.99% C$12.88 C$14.55

Frequently Asked Questions: AEM

What sector is AEM in? ▼

AEM operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Gold industry.

How has AEM performed historically? ▼

Over 31 years of trading history, AEM has posted gains in 21 years (68% of the time). The best year was 2025 with a +109.6% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in AEM? ▼

You can invest in AEM through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock 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 AEM.

Last updated: 11/1/2026