AEM vs. GDX

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with AEM having a 36.76% return and GDX slightly higher at 37.10%. Over the past 10 years, AEM has outperformed GDX with an annualized return of 14.23%, while GDX has yielded a comparatively lower 9.50% annualized return.

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This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) and VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

The current AEM Sharpe Ratio is 1.68, which is higher than the GDX Sharpe Ratio of 0.90. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of AEM and GDX, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

AEM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.50%, more than GDX's 0.87% yield.

The maximum AEM drawdown since its inception was -90.33%, which is greater than GDX's maximum drawdown of -80.57%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AEM and GDX. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) and VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) have volatilities of 13.63% and 13.35%, respectively, indicating that both stocks experience similar levels of price fluctuations. This suggests that the risk associated with both stocks, as measured by volatility, is nearly the same. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.