About Anglo American plc (AAL)
Anglo American plc is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
AAL trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £3,704.00
- Market Cap
- £39.69B
- 52-Week High
- £4,643.80
- 52-Week Low
- £2,639.00
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
£1,000 Invested in Anglo American plc (AAL)
How much would £1,000 invested in AAL be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in AAL 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Anglo American plc (AAL) in 2025 would be worth £1,323 as of November 2026, representing a +32.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in AAL 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Anglo American plc (AAL) in 2023 would be worth £1,703 as of November 2026, representing a +70.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in AAL 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Anglo American plc (AAL) in 2021 would be worth £1,370 as of November 2026, representing a +37.0% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in AAL 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Anglo American plc (AAL) in 2016 would be worth £3,194 as of November 2026, representing a +219.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in AAL at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Anglo American plc (AAL) at IPO would be worth £4,372 as of November 2026, representing a +337.2% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 27+ years (329 months), Anglo American plc (AAL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.09% with a median return of +0.39%. The stock had 169 positive months (51%) and 159 negative months (48%). The best month in AAL's history was February 2016 with a +73.1% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -36.7%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and March the weakest (-1.5%).
AAL's longest winning streak was 4 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +170.5%, and the worst was 2015 at -122.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 27 years of trading history, Anglo American plc (AAL) has delivered an average annual return of +16.48% with a median return of +12.86%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +4.62%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (67%) and losses in 9 years (33%).
AAL's best year was 2016 with a +287.38% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -75.04%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. AAL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 8 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +20.07% | £3,084.76 | £3,704.00 |
| 2025 | +33.05% | £2,318.47 | £3,084.76 |
| 2024 | +20.01% | £1,931.95 | £2,318.47 |
| 2023 | -39.08% | £3,171.37 | £1,931.95 |
| 2022 | +7.40% | £2,952.88 | £3,171.37 |
| 2021 | +25.08% | £2,360.79 | £2,952.88 |
| 2020 | +11.62% | £2,115.02 | £2,360.79 |
| 2019 | +24.40% | £1,700.21 | £2,115.02 |
| 2018 | +12.86% | £1,506.50 | £1,700.21 |
| 2017 | +33.62% | £1,127.44 | £1,506.50 |
| 2016 | +287.38% | £291.04 | £1,127.44 |
| 2015 | -75.04% | £1,165.99 | £291.04 |
| 2014 | -9.02% | £1,281.55 | £1,165.99 |
| 2013 | -30.28% | £1,838.14 | £1,281.55 |
| 2012 | -20.37% | £2,308.24 | £1,838.14 |
| 2011 | -28.66% | £3,235.75 | £2,308.24 |
| 2010 | +23.05% | £2,629.73 | £3,235.75 |
| 2009 | +75.36% | £1,499.65 | £2,629.73 |
| 2008 | -49.79% | £2,986.88 | £1,499.65 |
| 2007 | +12.55% | £2,653.90 | £2,986.88 |
| 2006 | +25.93% | £2,107.42 | £2,653.90 |
| 2005 | +60.69% | £1,311.47 | £2,107.42 |
| 2004 | +2.09% | £1,284.64 | £1,311.47 |
| 2003 | +30.89% | £981.46 | £1,284.64 |
| 2002 | -11.35% | £1,107.12 | £981.46 |
| 2001 | +12.89% | £980.70 | £1,107.12 |
| 2000 | -10.29% | £1,093.23 | £980.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AAL
What sector is AAL in? ▼
AAL operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
How has AAL performed historically? ▼
Over 27 years of trading history, AAL has posted gains in 18 years (67% of the time). The best year was 2016 with a +287.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AAL? ▼
You can invest in AAL through any brokerage account that offers access to the London 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 AAL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026