About Antofagasta plc (ANTO)
Antofagasta plc is a Copper company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
ANTO trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £3,126.00
- Market Cap
- £30.82B
- 52-Week High
- £4,475.00
- 52-Week Low
- £2,496.00
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Copper
£1,000 Invested in Antofagasta plc (ANTO)
How much would £1,000 invested in ANTO be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in ANTO 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Antofagasta plc (ANTO) in 2025 would be worth £1,139 as of November 2026, representing a +13.9% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ANTO 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Antofagasta plc (ANTO) in 2023 would be worth £2,317 as of November 2026, representing a +131.8% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ANTO 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Antofagasta plc (ANTO) in 2021 would be worth £2,275 as of November 2026, representing a +127.5% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ANTO 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Antofagasta plc (ANTO) in 2016 would be worth £4,887 as of November 2026, representing a +388.7% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in ANTO at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Antofagasta plc (ANTO) at IPO would be worth £293,799 as of November 2026, representing a +29279.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 38+ years (459 months), Antofagasta plc (ANTO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.77% with a median return of +1.03%. The stock had 253 positive months (55%) and 200 negative months (44%). The best month in ANTO's history was January 1994 with a +48.1% return, while the worst was September 2008 at -35.4%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.6%), and May the weakest (-1.1%).
ANTO's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1999 with a cumulative return of +101.6%, and the worst was 1998 at -54.5%.
Annual Returns
Over 38 years of trading history, Antofagasta plc (ANTO) has delivered an average annual return of +24.21% with a median return of +16.58%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.09%. The stock posted gains in 25 years (66%) and losses in 13 years (34%).
ANTO's best year was 1999 with a +144.28% gain, while the worst was 1998 at -46.20%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. ANTO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 21 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -4.65% | £3,278.44 | £3,126.00 |
| 2025 | +106.26% | £1,589.46 | £3,278.44 |
| 2024 | -5.32% | £1,678.73 | £1,589.46 |
| 2023 | +8.70% | £1,544.30 | £1,678.73 |
| 2022 | +15.54% | £1,336.59 | £1,544.30 |
| 2021 | -7.05% | £1,438.00 | £1,336.59 |
| 2020 | +57.14% | £915.09 | £1,438.00 |
| 2019 | +17.10% | £781.43 | £915.09 |
| 2018 | -22.04% | £1,002.35 | £781.43 |
| 2017 | +48.92% | £673.07 | £1,002.35 |
| 2016 | +43.84% | £467.94 | £673.07 |
| 2015 | -37.63% | £750.23 | £467.94 |
| 2014 | -8.61% | £820.88 | £750.23 |
| 2013 | -37.72% | £1,318.12 | £820.88 |
| 2012 | +9.00% | £1,209.29 | £1,318.12 |
| 2011 | -24.58% | £1,603.44 | £1,209.29 |
| 2010 | +62.53% | £986.57 | £1,603.44 |
| 2009 | +133.27% | £422.92 | £986.57 |
| 2008 | -40.63% | £712.41 | £422.92 |
| 2007 | +40.92% | £505.53 | £712.41 |
| 2006 | +36.20% | £371.15 | £505.53 |
| 2005 | +66.78% | £222.54 | £371.15 |
| 2004 | +6.28% | £209.39 | £222.54 |
| 2003 | +68.84% | £124.01 | £209.39 |
| 2002 | +18.67% | £104.51 | £124.01 |
| 2001 | +19.16% | £87.70 | £104.51 |
| 2000 | +2.10% | £85.90 | £87.70 |
| 1999 | +144.28% | £35.16 | £85.90 |
| 1998 | -46.20% | £65.36 | £35.16 |
| 1997 | -2.15% | £66.79 | £65.36 |
| 1996 | +16.06% | £57.55 | £66.79 |
| 1995 | -6.97% | £61.86 | £57.55 |
| 1994 | +52.94% | £40.45 | £61.86 |
| 1993 | +45.51% | £27.80 | £40.45 |
| 1992 | +28.73% | £21.59 | £27.80 |
| 1991 | +71.88% | £12.56 | £21.59 |
| 1990 | -34.43% | £19.16 | £12.56 |
| 1989 | +77.45% | £10.80 | £19.16 |
Frequently Asked Questions: ANTO
What sector is ANTO in? ▼
ANTO operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Copper industry.
How has ANTO performed historically? ▼
Over 38 years of trading history, ANTO has posted gains in 25 years (66% of the time). The best year was 1999 with a +144.3% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in ANTO? ▼
You can invest in ANTO 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 ANTO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026