About First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM)
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a Copper company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
FM trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$32.60
- Market Cap
- C$27.20B
- 52-Week High
- C$49.27
- 52-Week Low
- C$27.06
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
C$1,000 Invested in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM)
How much would C$1,000 invested in FM be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in FM 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) in 2025 would be worth C$1,119 as of November 2026, representing a +11.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in FM 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) in 2023 would be worth C$2,029 as of November 2026, representing a +102.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in FM 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) in 2021 would be worth C$1,127 as of November 2026, representing a +12.7% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in FM 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) in 2016 would be worth C$2,601 as of November 2026, representing a +160.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in FM at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) at IPO would be worth C$71,747 as of November 2026, representing a +7074.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 26+ years (316 months), First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.75% with a median return of +2.27%. The stock had 177 positive months (56%) and 133 negative months (42%). The best month in FM's history was February 2016 with a +62.7% return, while the worst was October 2023 at -49.9%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +10.5%), and August the weakest (-1.4%).
FM'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 2009 with a cumulative return of +175.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -125.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 26 years of trading history, First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (FM) has delivered an average annual return of +43.67% with a median return of +27.00%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.92%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (62%) and losses in 10 years (38%).
FM's best year was 2009 with a +356.26% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -79.09%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. FM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -11.41% | C$36.80 | C$32.60 |
| 2025 | +98.60% | C$18.53 | C$36.80 |
| 2024 | +70.78% | C$10.85 | C$18.53 |
| 2023 | -61.41% | C$28.12 | C$10.85 |
| 2022 | -5.96% | C$29.90 | C$28.12 |
| 2021 | +32.52% | C$22.56 | C$29.90 |
| 2020 | +73.68% | C$12.99 | C$22.56 |
| 2019 | +19.40% | C$10.88 | C$12.99 |
| 2018 | -37.27% | C$17.34 | C$10.88 |
| 2017 | +32.00% | C$13.14 | C$17.34 |
| 2016 | +158.24% | C$5.09 | C$13.14 |
| 2015 | -68.37% | C$16.09 | C$5.09 |
| 2014 | -13.17% | C$18.52 | C$16.09 |
| 2013 | -11.83% | C$21.01 | C$18.52 |
| 2012 | +10.24% | C$19.06 | C$21.01 |
| 2011 | -6.51% | C$20.38 | C$19.06 |
| 2010 | +35.87% | C$15.00 | C$20.38 |
| 2009 | +356.26% | C$3.29 | C$15.00 |
| 2008 | -79.09% | C$15.73 | C$3.29 |
| 2007 | +37.02% | C$11.48 | C$15.73 |
| 2006 | +69.59% | C$6.77 | C$11.48 |
| 2005 | +100.39% | C$3.38 | C$6.77 |
| 2004 | +32.55% | C$2.55 | C$3.38 |
| 2003 | +284.43% | C$0.66 | C$2.55 |
| 2002 | +22.00% | C$0.54 | C$0.66 |
| 2001 | -3.23% | C$0.56 | C$0.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions: FM
What sector is FM in? ▼
FM operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Copper industry.
How has FM performed historically? ▼
Over 26 years of trading history, FM has posted gains in 16 years (62% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +356.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in FM? ▼
You can invest in FM 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 FM.
Last updated: 11/1/2026