NGD.TO vs. FSLR

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

NGD.TO (New Gold Inc.) and FSLR (First Solar, Inc.) are both stocks. NGD.TO operates in Gold (Basic Materials), while FSLR operates in Solar (Technology). At a 0.13 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

NGD.TO vs. FSLR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a CA$10,000 investment in New Gold Inc. (NGD.TO) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Different Trading Currencies

NGD.TO is traded in CAD, while FSLR is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the FSLR values have been converted to CAD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

NGD.TO

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

FSLR

• 1D: -1.24%
• 1M: 17.66%
• YTD: 4.40%
• 6M: 6.41%
• 1Y: 56.79%
• 3Y*: 12.56%
• 5Y*: 31.15%
• 10Y*: 19.78%

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

NGD.TO vs. FSLR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
NGD.TO New Gold Inc.	1.67%	233.15%	86.98%	44.36%	-29.63%	-32.50%	143.48%	9.52%	-74.58%	-12.31%
FSLR First Solar, Inc.	4.40%	41.46%	10.96%	12.28%	82.75%	-11.93%	72.57%	26.38%	-31.84%	96.16%

Correlation

The correlation between NGD.TO and FSLR is 0.14, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.14
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.17
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.16
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.12
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Nov 17, 2006	0.13

Fundamentals

Market Cap NGD.TO : CA$9.63B FSLR : $28.77B
EPS NGD.TO : $1.09 FSLR : $15.48
PE Ratio NGD.TO : 7.99 FSLR : 17.27
PEG Ratio NGD.TO : 0.01 FSLR : 0.41
PS Ratio NGD.TO : 4.65 FSLR : 5.31
PB Ratio NGD.TO : 3.61 FSLR : 2.91
Total Revenue (TTM) NGD.TO : $1.49B FSLR : $5.42B
Gross Profit (TTM) NGD.TO : $767.09M FSLR : $2.26B
EBITDA (TTM) NGD.TO : $810.05M FSLR : $2.15B

Return for Risk

NGD.TO vs. FSLR — Risk / Return Rank

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

NGD.TO

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

FSLR

FSLR Risk / Return Rank: 72
FSLR Sharpe Ratio Rank: 74
FSLR Sortino Ratio Rank: 70
FSLR Omega Ratio Rank: 72
FSLR Calmar Ratio Rank: 74
FSLR Martin Ratio Rank: 71

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.

NGD.TO vs. FSLR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for New Gold Inc. (NGD.TO) and First Solar, Inc. (FSLR). 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.

	NGD.TO	FSLR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	1.08	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.69	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.23	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.80	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	3.74	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	NGD.TO	FSLR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-96.09%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-35.12%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-58.56%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-58.56%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-58.56%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-15.23%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-58.32%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	16.87%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	NGD.TO	FSLR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	23.47%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	41.95%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	58.45%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	54.39%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	51.33%	—

Dividends

NGD.TO vs. FSLR - Dividend Comparison

Neither NGD.TO nor FSLR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both NGD.TO and FSLR in my portfolio?

NGD.TO and FSLR have a correlation of 0.14, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.