Guide to buying First Quantum Minerals stock in Canada

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.

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$30.69
High	C$32.03
Low	C$30.47
Close	C$31.84
Adjusted closing	C$31.84
Volume The number of stocks traded during the day	2,197,600
52-week stock price range	C$14.41 – C$33.88
Where to buy First Quantum Minerals stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on November 27, 2025, and all amounts are in CAD.

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.

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First Quantum Minerals stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): FM)

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First Quantum Minerals stock price

First Quantum Minerals's stock price at the last available market close was C$31.84 (as of November 27, 2025). For comparison, seven days ago First Quantum Minerals's stock price was C$30.45. A full 30 days ago it was C$27.62, and a year ago it was C$19.68.

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.

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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.

• First Quantum Minerals's P/E ratio

  First Quantum Minerals's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 316x. In other words, First Quantum Minerals shares trade at around 316 times recent earnings.

• First Quantum Minerals's EBITDA

  First Quantum Minerals's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is C$1.7 billion. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

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$33.88. First Quantum Minerals's beta measurement of stock volatility is 2.03. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that First Quantum Minerals's stocks are significantly more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent a higher risk.

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 The total market value of First Quantum Minerals's outstanding shares	C$26.6 billion
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$0.09
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	C$30.11
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	C$23.45

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 4, 2025.

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.

• Common company-related questions about First Quantum Minerals

  What percentage of First Quantum Minerals is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 18.527% of First Quantum Minerals stocks are held by insiders and 52.308% by institutions.

  When does the fiscal year end for First Quantum Minerals?
  First Quantum Minerals's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is First Quantum Minerals based?
  First Quantum Minerals's address is: 1133 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 4E5

  What is First Quantum Minerals's ISIN number?
  First Quantum Minerals's international securities identification number is: CA3359341052

  What is First Quantum Minerals's CUSIP number?
  First Quantum Minerals's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 335934105

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.

Frequently asked questions about First Quantum Minerals stock

• Can I buy First Quantum Minerals stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy First Quantum Minerals stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying First Quantum Minerals stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of First Quantum Minerals stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of First Quantum Minerals stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in First Quantum Minerals stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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