AU vs. GOLD

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

AU (AngloGold Ashanti Limited) and GOLD (Barrick Mining Corporation) are both stocks. Both operate in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. A 0.51 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

AU vs. GOLD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, AU achieves a 4.15% return, which is significantly lower than GOLD's 31.00% return.

AU

• 1D: 3.75%
• 1M: -14.67%
• YTD: 4.15%
• 6M: 7.11%
• 1Y: 86.54%
• 3Y*: 58.20%
• 5Y*: 35.46%
• 10Y*: 20.46%

GOLD

• 1D: 2.17%
• 1M: 7.64%
• YTD: 31.00%
• 6M: 40.62%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

AU vs. GOLD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
AU AngloGold Ashanti Limited	4.15%	-0.02%
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	31.00%	13.01%

Correlation

The correlation between AU and GOLD is 0.51, which is moderate. They share some common price drivers but move independently often enough to provide real diversification benefit when combined.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 2, 2025	0.51

Fundamentals

Market Cap AU : $43.57B GOLD : $1.17B
EPS AU : $6.85 GOLD : $3.06
PE Ratio AU : 12.59 GOLD : 14.44
PS Ratio AU : 3.92 GOLD : 0.05
PB Ratio AU : 5.11 GOLD : 1.38
Total Revenue (TTM) AU : $11.17B GOLD : $23.02B
Gross Profit (TTM) AU : $5.82B GOLD : $169.58M
EBITDA (TTM) AU : $5.58B GOLD : -$162.41M

Return for Risk

AU vs. GOLD — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

AU

AU Risk / Return Rank: 79
AU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 83
AU Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
AU Omega Ratio Rank: 77
AU Calmar Ratio Rank: 80
AU Martin Ratio Rank: 81

GOLD

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

AU vs. GOLD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU) and Barrick Mining Corporation (GOLD). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	AU	GOLD	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.50	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	1.95	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.26	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.35	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	6.18	—	—

Drawdowns

AU vs. GOLD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum AU drawdown since its inception was -90.12%, which is greater than GOLD's maximum drawdown of -40.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for AU and GOLD.

Drawdown Indicators

	AU	GOLD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-90.12%	-40.58%	-49.54%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-37.03%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-38.71%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-51.75%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-67.91%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-30.75%	-30.46%	-0.29%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-46.07%	-18.05%	-28.02%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	14.04%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	AU	GOLD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	21.02%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	46.50%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	58.45%	58.55%	-0.10%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	49.13%	58.55%	-9.42%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	49.79%	58.55%	-8.76%

Dividends

AU vs. GOLD - Dividend Comparison

AU's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.33%, more than GOLD's 0.90% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
AU AngloGold Ashanti Limited	5.33%	2.96%	1.78%	1.14%	2.26%	2.58%	0.49%	0.30%	0.48%	0.93%
GOLD Barrick Mining Corporation	0.90%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

AU vs. GOLD - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between AngloGold Ashanti Limited and Barrick Mining Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

AU - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Limited reported a gross profit of 1.88B and revenue of 3.24B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 58.2%.

GOLD - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported a gross profit of 176.58M and revenue of 10.35B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 1.7%.

AU - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Limited reported an operating income of 1.84B and revenue of 3.24B, resulting in an operating margin of 56.8%.

GOLD - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported an operating income of 106.13M and revenue of 10.35B, resulting in an operating margin of 1.0%.

AU - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, AngloGold Ashanti Limited reported a net income of 1.28B and revenue of 3.24B, resulting in a net margin of 39.6%.

GOLD - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Barrick Mining Corporation reported a net income of 59.49M and revenue of 10.35B, resulting in a net margin of 0.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both AU and GOLD in my portfolio?

AU and GOLD have a correlation of 0.51, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.