Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

WPM · Basic Materials

About Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. is a Gold company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

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

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold

Key Statistics

Current Price
C$162.43
Market Cap
C$73.77B
52-Week High
C$226.68
52-Week Low
C$132.89
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Gold

C$1,000 Invested in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)

1 Year
C$1,206
+21%
3 Years
C$2,845
+185%
5 Years
C$3,433
+243%
10 Years
C$5,716
+472%
Since IPO
C$51,918
+5092%

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

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

A C$1,000 investment in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) in 2025 would be worth C$1,206 as of November 2026, representing a +20.6% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) in 2023 would be worth C$2,845 as of November 2026, representing a +184.6% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) in 2021 would be worth C$3,433 as of November 2026, representing a +243.3% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) in 2016 would be worth C$5,716 as of November 2026, representing a +471.6% total return.

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

A C$1,000 investment in Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) at IPO would be worth C$51,918 as of November 2026, representing a +5091.8% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.38%
Positive Months
148
56% of 262
Negative Months
114
44% of 262
Data Period
21+ years
262 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Dec 2008 (+85.2%)
Best month on avg: December (+6.0%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Oct 2008 (-51.3%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.4%)

Over the past 21+ years (262 months), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) has averaged a monthly return of +2.38% with a median return of +1.64%. The stock had 148 positive months (56%) and 114 negative months (44%). The best month in WPM's history was December 2008 with a +85.2% return, while the worst was October 2008 at -51.3%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.0%), and September the weakest (-1.4%).

WPM's longest winning streak was 12 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2010 with a cumulative return of +101.1%, and the worst was 2013 at -41.5%.

Annual Returns

Over 22 years of trading history, Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM) has delivered an average annual return of +28.77% with a median return of +24.03%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.66%. The stock posted gains in 16 years (73%) and losses in 6 years (27%).

WPM's best year was 2010 with a +145.47% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -52.38%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 4, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. WPM achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+28.77%
Best Year
2010 (+145.47%)
Worst Year
2008 (-52.38%)
Positive Years
16/22
Year Return Start End
2026 +1.11% C$160.65 C$162.43
2025 +100.92% C$79.96 C$160.65
2024 +25.13% C$63.90 C$79.96
2023 +25.20% C$51.04 C$63.90
2022 -1.00% C$51.56 C$51.04
2021 +3.47% C$49.83 C$51.56
2020 +39.06% C$35.83 C$49.83
2019 +47.18% C$24.35 C$35.83
2018 -2.24% C$24.91 C$24.35
2017 +8.88% C$22.87 C$24.91
2016 +52.39% C$15.01 C$22.87
2015 -26.28% C$20.36 C$15.01
2014 +11.43% C$18.27 C$20.36
2013 -39.09% C$30.00 C$18.27
2012 +22.93% C$24.41 C$30.00
2011 -23.92% C$32.08 C$24.41
2010 +145.47% C$13.07 C$32.08
2009 +98.50% C$6.58 C$13.07
2008 -52.38% C$13.83 C$6.58
2007 +37.48% C$10.06 C$13.83
2006 +81.04% C$5.56 C$10.06
2005 +77.63% C$3.13 C$5.56

Frequently Asked Questions: WPM

What sector is WPM in? ▼

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

How has WPM performed historically? ▼

Over 22 years of trading history, WPM has posted gains in 16 years (73% of the time). The best year was 2010 with a +145.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in WPM? ▼

You can invest in WPM 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 WPM.

Last updated: 11/1/2026