First Quantum Minerals is a copper business based in Canada. First Quantum Minerals stocks (FM) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.
Its last market close was C$37.57, which is a decrease of 9.95% over the previous week.
Keep reading to see up-to-date First Quantum Minerals stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy First Quantum Minerals stock in Canada.
First Quantum Minerals (FM) stock summary
| Company stock name | First Quantum Minerals Ltd |
| Stock ticker symbol | FM |
| Exchange | Toronto Stock Exchange |
| Open | C$41.21 |
| High | C$41.50 |
| Low | C$36.70 |
| Close | C$37.57 |
| Adjusted closing | C$37.57 |
| Volume | 3,520,900 |
| 52-week stock price range | C$14.41 – C$45.17 | Where to buy First Quantum Minerals stock |
Can I buy First Quantum Minerals stock in Canada?
Yes, you can buy First Quantum Minerals stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy First Quantum Minerals stock from within Canada.How to buy First Quantum Minerals stock
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Choose a stock trading platform.
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Open a trading account.
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Fund your account.
Deposit funds into your trading account by linking your bank account via an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), wire transfer, cheque deposit or by whatever means the platform supports. Make sure you deposit enough to cover the stock price + any trading fees. -
Search for the stock—FM.
Look up the stock using its name (First Quantum Minerals Ltd) or ticker symbol (FM). Review its current price, recent performance and other relevant data before placing your order. -
Complete your purchase of First Quantum Minerals stock.
Choose the number of FM stocks you want to purchase, place your order, confirm the details and then submit. Once executed, the shares will appear in your trading account.
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First Quantum Minerals stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): FM)
This chart tracks First Quantum Minerals stock price performance over time.First Quantum Minerals stock price
First Quantum Minerals's stock price at the last available market close was C$37.57 (as of February 3, 2026). For comparison, seven days ago First Quantum Minerals's stock price was C$41.72. A full 30 days ago it was C$39.00, and a year ago it was C$19.19.
Can I buy First Quantum Minerals stock on the TSX?
No, you cannot buy First Quantum Minerals stock on the TSX because First Quantum Minerals stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, First Quantum Minerals stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "FM."
That said, if you're wondering how to invest in First Quantum Minerals stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.
First Quantum Minerals stock dividends
First Quantum Minerals is not expected to pay a dividend over the next 12 months. We'll continue to monitor First Quantum Minerals's stock information and update this guide if that changes.
First Quantum Minerals stock performance metrics
Here are some common key metrics for First Quantum Minerals stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.
Has First Quantum Minerals stock ever split?
First Quantum Minerals's stocks were split on a 5:1 basis on August 8, 2011. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 5 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your First Quantum Minerals stocks, just the quantity.
However, indirectly, the new 80% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for First Quantum Minerals stocks, which in turn could have impacted First Quantum Minerals's stock price.How volatile is First Quantum Minerals stock?
Over the last 12 months, First Quantum Minerals's stocks price has ranged from C$14.41 to as high as C$45.17. First Quantum Minerals's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.92. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that First Quantum Minerals's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).
Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of First Quantum Minerals's beta stock volatility rating.
First Quantum Minerals company and revenue performance
| Market Capitalization | C$32.1 billion |
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| Gross profit (TTM) | C$1.4 billion |
| Operating margin (TTM) | 17.76% |
| Profit margin | 0.92% |
| Revenue (TTM) | C$5 billion |
| Return on assets (TTM) | 2.66% |
| Return on equity (TTM) | 0.17% |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | C$0.08 |
| 50-day moving stock price average | C$35.78 |
| 200-day moving stock price average | C$27.19 |
First Quantum Minerals company profile
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, development, and production of mineral properties. It primarily explores for copper, nickel, pyrite, silver, gold, and zinc ores, as well as produces acid.
Its flagship project is the 100% owned Kansanshi project located in the north western Province of Zambia. The company was formerly known as First Quantum Ventures Ltd. and changed its name to First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in July 1996.
The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.
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Do I have to pay tax on gains from First Quantum Minerals stock sales in Canada?
Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling First Quantum Minerals stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:
- Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
- Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
- Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).
You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.
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