Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited

FFH · Financial Services

About Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH)

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited is a Insurance - Property & Casualty company operating in the Financial Services sector.

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

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty

Key Statistics

Current Price
C$2,501.52
Market Cap
C$55.96B
52-Week High
C$2,700.00
52-Week Low
C$2,066.16
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Property & Casualty

C$1,000 Invested in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH)

1 Year
C$1,108
+11%
3 Years
C$2,245
+124%
5 Years
C$5,362
+436%
10 Years
C$4,364
+336%
Since IPO
C$56,253
+5525%

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

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

A C$1,000 investment in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) in 2025 would be worth C$1,108 as of November 2026, representing a +10.8% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) in 2023 would be worth C$2,245 as of November 2026, representing a +124.5% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) in 2021 would be worth C$5,362 as of November 2026, representing a +436.2% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) in 2016 would be worth C$4,364 as of November 2026, representing a +336.4% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) at IPO would be worth C$56,253 as of November 2026, representing a +5525.3% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.55%
Positive Months
213
56% of 381
Negative Months
164
43% of 381
Data Period
31+ years
381 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2003 (+67.3%)
Best month on avg: November (+5.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Aug 1999 (-36.1%)
Worst month on avg: August (-1.2%)

Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) has averaged a monthly return of +1.55% with a median return of +1.13%. The stock had 213 positive months (56%) and 164 negative months (43%). The best month in FFH's history was April 2003 with a +67.3% return, while the worst was August 1999 at -36.1%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.3%), and August the weakest (-1.2%).

FFH's longest winning streak was 8 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1996 with a cumulative return of +122.0%, and the worst was 1999 at -66.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 31 years of trading history, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (FFH) has delivered an average annual return of +19.68% with a median return of +9.55%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.60%. The stock posted gains in 21 years (68%) and losses in 10 years (32%).

FFH's best year was 1996 with a +195.92% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -54.54%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. FFH achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.

Avg Return
+19.68%
Best Year
1996 (+195.92%)
Worst Year
1999 (-54.54%)
Positive Years
21/31
Year Return Start End
2026 -3.59% C$2,594.72 C$2,501.52
2025 +32.22% C$1,962.40 C$2,594.72
2024 +66.26% C$1,180.35 C$1,962.40
2023 +54.96% C$761.73 C$1,180.35
2022 +31.51% C$579.23 C$761.73
2021 +47.29% C$393.26 C$579.23
2020 -27.31% C$541.00 C$393.26
2019 +3.63% C$522.03 C$541.00
2018 -8.51% C$570.59 C$522.03
2017 +5.45% C$541.07 C$570.59
2016 +0.78% C$536.86 C$541.07
2015 +10.03% C$487.91 C$536.86
2014 +47.28% C$331.27 C$487.91
2013 +21.55% C$272.53 C$331.27
2012 -16.03% C$324.56 C$272.53
2011 +9.55% C$296.27 C$324.56
2010 +2.45% C$289.17 C$296.27
2009 +7.73% C$268.41 C$289.17
2008 +38.30% C$194.08 C$268.41
2007 +25.80% C$154.28 C$194.08
2006 +39.18% C$110.85 C$154.28
2005 -16.75% C$133.16 C$110.85
2004 -10.37% C$148.57 C$133.16
2003 +89.15% C$78.54 C$148.57
2002 -25.72% C$105.73 C$78.54
2001 -28.23% C$147.31 C$105.73
2000 -6.92% C$158.27 C$147.31
1999 -54.54% C$348.14 C$158.27
1998 +68.75% C$206.31 C$348.14
1997 +10.34% C$186.96 C$206.31
1996 +195.92% C$63.18 C$186.96

Frequently Asked Questions: FFH

What sector is FFH in? ▼

FFH 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 FFH performed historically? ▼

Over 31 years of trading history, FFH has posted gains in 21 years (68% of the time). The best year was 1996 with a +195.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in FFH? ▼

You can invest in FFH 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 FFH.

Last updated: 11/1/2026