Defense Metals Corp (DEFN.V)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of CA$10,000 in Defense Metals Corp, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Defense Metals Corp (DEFN.V) has returned -13.46% so far this year and 50.00% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 20, 2018, DEFN.V's average daily return is +0.19%, while the average monthly return is +2.68%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.

Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +136.8%, while the worst month was May 2021 at -41.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, DEFN.V closed higher 32% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 13, 2019 with a return of +45.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 11, 2018 at -38.0%.

Defense Metals Corp has an annualized alpha of 53.12%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 21, 2018.

• This stock tended to rise when S&P 500 Index fell (downside capture of -136.86%), but participation in market rallies was also limited (-38.30%) — a profile typical of counter-cyclical assets.
• Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.01 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

DEFN.V ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Defense Metals Corp (DEFN.V) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Defense Metals Corp. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Defense Metals Corp was 89.58%, occurring on Sep 13, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Defense Metals Corp drawdown is 68.75%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Defense Metals Corp over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Defense Metals Corp is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.