USAU vs. NEM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

USAU (U.S. Gold Corp.) and NEM (Newmont Goldcorp Corporation) are both stocks. Both operate in the Gold industry within the Basic Materials sector. Over the past 10 years, USAU returned -16.29%/yr vs 14.53%/yr for NEM. At a 0.10 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

USAU vs. NEM - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (NEM). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, USAU achieves a -20.61% return, which is significantly lower than NEM's 8.10% return. Over the past 10 years, USAU has underperformed NEM with an annualized return of -16.29%, while NEM has yielded a comparatively higher 14.53% annualized return.

USAU

• 1D: -2.53%
• 1M: -3.39%
• YTD: -20.61%
• 6M: -11.18%
• 1Y: 21.53%
• 3Y*: 52.79%
• 5Y*: 5.15%
• 10Y*: -16.29%

NEM

• 1D: -1.85%
• 1M: -0.56%
• YTD: 8.10%
• 6M: 20.40%
• 1Y: 96.26%
• 3Y*: 39.72%
• 5Y*: 11.70%
• 10Y*: 14.53%

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

USAU vs. NEM - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
USAU U.S. Gold Corp.	-20.61%	216.64%	44.24%	-11.46%	-46.49%	-45.80%	104.32%	-10.00%	-44.79%	-81.48%
NEM Newmont Goldcorp Corporation	8.10%	172.82%	-7.83%	-8.76%	-20.77%	7.40%	40.28%	30.52%	-6.15%	10.91%

Correlation

The correlation between USAU and NEM 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 (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.51
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.50
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.45
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.31
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 18, 1992	0.10

Over the past year, USAU and NEM have become more correlated (0.51) than their long-term average of 0.10, meaning their price movements have been converging.

Fundamentals

EPS USAU : -$1.35 NEM : $6.34
Total Revenue (TTM) USAU : $0.00 NEM : $17.23B
Gross Profit (TTM) USAU : -$101.52K NEM : $8.97B
EBITDA (TTM) USAU : -$15.07M NEM : $13.78B

Return for Risk

USAU vs. NEM — Risk / Return Rank

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

USAU

USAU Risk / Return Rank: 51
USAU Sharpe Ratio Rank: 52
USAU Sortino Ratio Rank: 52
USAU Omega Ratio Rank: 48
USAU Calmar Ratio Rank: 53
USAU Martin Ratio Rank: 52

NEM

NEM Risk / Return Rank: 84
NEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 88
NEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 80
NEM Omega Ratio Rank: 82
NEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 85
NEM Martin Ratio Rank: 86

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.

USAU vs. NEM - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) and Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (NEM). 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.

	USAU	NEM	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	0.34	2.09	-1.76
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.92	2.38	-1.46
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.10	1.33	-0.23
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.55	3.55	-3.00
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	1.11	9.72	-8.61
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

USAU vs. NEM - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current USAU Sharpe Ratio is 0.34, which is lower than the NEM Sharpe Ratio of 2.09. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of USAU and NEM, 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

	USAU	NEM	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.34	2.09	-1.76
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.08	0.31	-0.23
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	-0.19	0.41	-0.60
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.19	0.13	-0.32

Drawdowns

USAU vs. NEM - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum USAU drawdown since its inception was -99.99%, which is greater than NEM's maximum drawdown of -81.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for USAU and NEM.

Drawdown Indicators

	USAU	NEM	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-99.99%	-81.30%	-18.69%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-39.07%	-27.25%	-11.82%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-39.07%	-36.57%	-2.50%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-76.58%	-62.40%	-14.18%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-98.20%	-62.40%	-35.80%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-99.94%	-18.20%	-81.74%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-83.18%	-41.39%	-41.79%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	19.51%	9.94%	+9.57%

Volatility

USAU vs. NEM - Volatility Comparison

U.S. Gold Corp. (USAU) has a higher volatility of 16.72% compared to Newmont Goldcorp Corporation (NEM) at 13.05%. This indicates that USAU's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than NEM based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	USAU	NEM	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	16.72%	13.05%	+3.67%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	48.79%	36.01%	+12.78%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	64.29%	46.26%	+18.03%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	62.91%	37.67%	+25.24%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	86.18%	35.50%	+50.68%

Dividends

USAU vs. NEM - Dividend Comparison

USAU has not paid dividends to shareholders, while NEM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.95%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
NEM Newmont Goldcorp Corporation	0.95%	1.00%	2.69%	3.87%	4.66%	3.55%	1.74%	3.31%	1.62%	0.67%	0.37%	0.56%
USAU U.S. Gold Corp.	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 USAU and NEM in my portfolio?

USAU and NEM 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.

Which is riskier, USAU or NEM?

USAU has higher volatility (16.72%) compared to NEM (13.05%). In terms of maximum drawdown, USAU dropped -99.99% vs NEM's -81.30%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

NEM currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (2.09 vs 0.34), 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.