IE vs. GFI

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

IE (Ivanhoe Electric Inc) and GFI (Gold Fields Limited) are both stocks. Both are in the Basic Materials sector — IE in Copper, GFI in Gold. Over the past 3 years, IE returned 0.20%/yr vs 38.59%/yr for GFI. At a 0.27 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

IE vs. GFI - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Ivanhoe Electric Inc (IE) and Gold Fields Limited (GFI). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, IE achieves a -16.40% return, which is significantly lower than GFI's -10.57% return.

IE

• 1D: -6.31%
• 1M: 7.83%
• YTD: -16.40%
• 6M: -10.15%
• 1Y: 70.19%
• 3Y*: 0.20%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

GFI

• 1D: -1.61%
• 1M: -9.21%
• YTD: -10.57%
• 6M: -4.40%
• 1Y: 58.92%
• 3Y*: 38.59%
• 5Y*: 31.37%
• 10Y*: 27.88%

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

IE vs. GFI - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
IE Ivanhoe Electric Inc	-16.40%	111.66%	-25.10%	-17.04%	12.50%
GFI Gold Fields Limited	-10.57%	240.42%	-6.27%	44.90%	12.06%

Correlation

The correlation between IE and GFI is 0.36, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.36
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.30
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 29, 2022	0.27

Fundamentals

Market Cap IE : $2.12B GFI : $33.93B
EPS IE : -$0.83 GFI : $5.39
PS Ratio IE : 559.47 GFI : 2.43
PB Ratio IE : 3.92 GFI : 4.02
Total Revenue (TTM) IE : $3.37M GFI : $13.98B
Gross Profit (TTM) IE : -$32.15M GFI : $7.34B
EBITDA (TTM) IE : -$179.34M GFI : $8.04B

Return for Risk

IE vs. GFI — Risk / Return Rank

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

IE

IE Risk / Return Rank: 68
IE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
IE Sortino Ratio Rank: 67
IE Omega Ratio Rank: 65
IE Calmar Ratio Rank: 69
IE Martin Ratio Rank: 67

GFI

GFI Risk / Return Rank: 69
GFI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 71
GFI Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
GFI Omega Ratio Rank: 66
GFI Calmar Ratio Rank: 70
GFI Martin Ratio Rank: 70

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.

IE vs. GFI - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ivanhoe Electric Inc (IE) and Gold Fields Limited (GFI). 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.

	IE	GFI	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.96	1.01	-0.05
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	1.60	1.55	+0.05
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.20	1.20	-0.01
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.54	1.62	-0.09
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	3.21	3.90	-0.70
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

IE vs. GFI - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current IE Sharpe Ratio is 0.96, which is comparable to the GFI Sharpe Ratio of 1.01. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of IE and GFI, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	IE	GFI	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.96	1.01	-0.05
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.60	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.51	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.08	0.13	-0.05

Drawdowns

IE vs. GFI - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum IE drawdown since its inception was -71.12%, smaller than the maximum GFI drawdown of -88.05%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for IE and GFI.

Drawdown Indicators

	IE	GFI	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-71.12%	-88.05%	+16.93%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-45.93%	-36.52%	-9.41%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-71.12%	-36.52%	-34.60%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-56.22%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-63.09%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-32.93%	-36.52%	+3.59%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-31.84%	-44.27%	+12.43%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	21.96%	15.14%	+6.82%

Volatility

IE vs. GFI - Volatility Comparison

Ivanhoe Electric Inc (IE) has a higher volatility of 22.84% compared to Gold Fields Limited (GFI) at 17.66%. This indicates that IE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GFI based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	IE	GFI	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	22.84%	17.66%	+5.18%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	54.24%	45.36%	+8.88%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	73.88%	58.92%	+14.96%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	69.67%	52.17%	+17.50%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	69.67%	54.85%	+14.82%

Dividends

IE vs. GFI - Dividend Comparison

IE has not paid dividends to shareholders, while GFI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.85%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GFI Gold Fields Limited	4.85%	1.77%	2.94%	2.87%	3.40%	3.24%	1.72%	0.81%	1.61%	1.41%	1.35%	0.60%
IE Ivanhoe Electric Inc	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both IE and GFI in my portfolio?

IE and GFI have a correlation of 0.36, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, IE or GFI?

IE has higher volatility (22.84%) compared to GFI (17.66%). In terms of maximum drawdown, IE dropped -71.12% vs GFI's -88.05%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GFI currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.01 vs 0.96), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.