About Glencore plc (GLEN)
Glencore plc is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
GLEN trades on the London Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- £519.50
- Market Cap
- £60.88B
- 52-Week High
- £707.20
- 52-Week Low
- £332.20
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
£1,000 Invested in Glencore plc (GLEN)
How much would £1,000 invested in GLEN be worth today?
What would £1,000 invested in GLEN 1 year ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Glencore plc (GLEN) in 2025 would be worth £1,426 as of November 2026, representing a +42.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GLEN 3 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Glencore plc (GLEN) in 2023 would be worth £1,204 as of November 2026, representing a +20.4% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GLEN 5 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Glencore plc (GLEN) in 2021 would be worth £1,426 as of November 2026, representing a +42.6% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GLEN 10 years ago be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Glencore plc (GLEN) in 2016 would be worth £2,193 as of November 2026, representing a +119.3% total return.
What would £1,000 invested in GLEN at IPO be worth today?
A £1,000 investment in Glencore plc (GLEN) at IPO would be worth £986 as of November 2026, representing a -1.4% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 15+ years (185 months), Glencore plc (GLEN) has averaged a monthly return of +0.61% with a median return of +0.41%. The stock had 96 positive months (52%) and 89 negative months (48%). The best month in GLEN's history was February 2016 with a +48.9% return, while the worst was September 2015 at -38.2%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and March the weakest (-2.6%).
GLEN's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 7 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2016 with a cumulative return of +132.6%, and the worst was 2015 at -93.9%.
Annual Returns
Over 15 years of trading history, Glencore plc (GLEN) has delivered an average annual return of +14.54% with a median return of -4.40%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +1.94%. The stock posted gains in 6 years (40%) and losses in 9 years (60%).
GLEN's best year was 2016 with a +206.53% gain, while the worst was 2015 at -69.69%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 2, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. GLEN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 6 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +27.81% | £406.46 | £519.50 |
| 2025 | +15.07% | £353.22 | £406.46 |
| 2024 | -25.13% | £471.76 | £353.22 |
| 2023 | -14.46% | £551.48 | £471.76 |
| 2022 | +47.42% | £374.09 | £551.48 |
| 2021 | +61.00% | £232.36 | £374.09 |
| 2020 | -1.00% | £234.70 | £232.36 |
| 2019 | -19.17% | £290.37 | £234.70 |
| 2018 | -25.26% | £388.51 | £290.37 |
| 2017 | +40.65% | £276.23 | £388.51 |
| 2016 | +206.53% | £90.11 | £276.23 |
| 2015 | -69.69% | £297.35 | £90.11 |
| 2014 | -4.40% | £311.03 | £297.35 |
| 2013 | -10.95% | £349.26 | £311.03 |
| 2012 | -10.35% | £389.56 | £349.26 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GLEN
What sector is GLEN in? ▼
GLEN operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
How has GLEN performed historically? ▼
Over 15 years of trading history, GLEN has posted gains in 6 years (40% of the time). The best year was 2016 with a +206.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GLEN? ▼
You can invest in GLEN 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 GLEN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026