Iron has been the fundamental metal since the start of life. It is widely used across all metallic needs, uses and applications. It is also a key ingredient which is mixed with other metals or minerals to form useful alloys and compounds. Iron is available in earth in the form of iron ore which contains iron plus vast quantities of impurities like such as sand and clay. Iron ore mined from earth goes through the purification process to extract iron, which is then ready for use as required. Many companies are in the business of iron ore mining, iron ore purification, manufacturing various forms or iron and related alloys and compounds, manufacturing finished and semi-finished products using iron, and working in the services of iron-based sector, like maintenance of facilities that are build with iron. Since iron is a key ingredient of steel which is widely used, there are many steel stocks that can be explored for investments in addition to considering iron-based stock investments. This article presents a list of iron stocks - that is, stocks of the companies which operate in the iron metal related industry. List is presented in the year-to-date (YTD) performance as achieved by the stocks. The stock that generated maximum returns from December of the previous year till date of writing holds a higher rank. See related: List of best perfoming Steel Stocks.
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The following list presents stocks of the companies which belong to the broader Iron sector or the stock market index, their corresponding prices as of given date, and the percentage gains realized: 1) Ferroglobe PLC (GSM)
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Here's a look at the basic details and how the above mentioned stocks fared during the period:
Ferroglobe
Ferroglobe PLC, formerly VeloNewco Limited, is engaged in silicon and specialty metals industry. The Company produces silicon metal and silicon- and manganese-based alloy, which serves customers in the chemical, aluminum, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Ferroglobe. Ferroglobe PLC (GSM) has moved by 137.8 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number one among the top performing stocks. The Capital Goods sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $1.64 apiece to the price of $3.9 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 1, 2021. The smart run of the United Kingdom-based Metal Fabrications sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $277.42 million to $659.72 million over the same duration.
Vedanta
Vedanta Limited is a natural resource company engaged in the business of manufacturing copper and copper products, and aluminum and aluminum products. The Companys segments include Copper, which consists of ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Vedanta . Rank number two in the coveted list is held by Vedanta Limited (VEDL) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the Capital Goods sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Metal Fabrications. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of Vedanta has so far gained 44.76 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $8.78 per share and year-to-date price of $12.71 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $8.08 billion to $11.74 billion.
Cliffs Natural Resources
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. operates as an iron ore mining company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates four iron ore mines, including the Tilden mine in Michigan; and the ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Cliffs Natural Resources. The Ohio, OH-headquartered company Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. (CLF) is ranked number three among the best performing stocks of Iron of 2021. The Basic Industries sector business falls under the Precious Metals industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of Cliffs Natural Resources has changed by 33.38 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $14.56 per share and year-to-date closing price of $19.42 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $6.95 billion to $9.69 billion during the same period. Along with Iron, the company is also in the business of Basic Industries, Precious Metals, Basic Materials, Industrial Metals & Minerals, Wilshire 5000, Russell 2000, among other usual products and services. Cliffs Natural Resources continues to be a leading constituent of many major stock market indexes like Wilshire 5000 index, Russell 2000 index, and a few other larger indexes which are part of the stock market.
China Natural Resources
China Natural Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration of metal properties in the People's Republic of China. The company primarily explores for lead, silver, copper, and ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of China Natural Resources. At number four in the list of top stocks stands China Natural Resources, Inc. (CHNR), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $1.38 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $1.81 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. It translates to a change of 31.16 percentage. The Hong Kong-headquartered Basic Industries sector company also saw its market value change from $46.9 million to $68.69 million.
Mesabi Trust
Mesabi Trust, a royalty trust, engages in iron ore mining business in the United States. The company was founded in 1919 and is based in New York, New York. ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Mesabi Trust. During the given months of the year 2021, Mesabi Trust (MSB) was successful in generating YTD returns of 13.65 percentage which helped it gain the number five spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the New York, NY-based Mesabi Trust closed at a price of $28.05 per share, while it traded at a price of $31.88 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $362.09 million to $418.27 million during the same period YTD. The company is classified under the Basic Industries industry sector and further specialized as a Precious Metals sector business.
Gerdau
Gerdau S.A. provides steel-related products and services worldwide. It operates through four segments: Brazil Operations, North America Operations, South America Operations, and Special Steel Operatio ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Gerdau. The Brazil-headquartered company Gerdau S.A. (GGB) is ranked number six among the best performing stocks of Iron of 2021. The Capital Goods sector business falls under the Steel and Iron industrial sub-sector. Since the start of the year 2021, the stock price of Gerdau has changed by 9.42 percent, which is calculated based on the previous year's closing price of $4.67 per share and year-to-date closing price of $5.11 per share as of writing. The market value of the company as indicated by its market-cap changed from $7.47 billion to $8.31 billion during the same period. Along with Iron, the company is also in the business of Steel, Capital Goods, Steel and Iron, Basic Materials, Brazil, among other usual products and services.
Icahn Enterprises
Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Icahn Enterprises), incorporated on February 17, 1987, is a holding company. The Companys segments include Investment, Automotive, Energy, Metals, Railcar, Gaming, Food Packaging, Mining, Real Estate and ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Icahn Enterprises. Icahn Enterprises L.P. (IEP) has moved by 8.64 percentage over the given period of 2021-YTD, helping it gain a place at number seven among the top performing stocks. The Capital Goods sector company managed to achieve the feat as its stock price changed from $50.67 apiece to the price of $55.05 per share between the end of December of the previous year and Apr 1, 2021. The smart run of the New York, NY-based Auto Parts - OEM sector company lead to a handsome gain in its marketcap which changed from $11.76 billion to $13.29 billion over the same duration.
BHP Billiton
BHP Group discovers, acquires, develops, and markets natural resources worldwide. The company engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas properties; and mining of copper, s ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of BHP Billiton. At number eight in the list of top stocks stands BHP Billiton Limited (BHP), which saw a change in its stock price from the level of $65.34 apiece during previous year December end to the price of $69.54 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. It translates to a change of 6.43 percentage. The Australia-headquartered Basic Industries sector company also saw its market value change from $164.53 billion to $175.3 billion.
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto plc, a mining and metals company, explores for, develops, produces, and processes minerals and metals worldwide. It finds, mines, and processes mineral resources, including aluminum, copper, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of Rio Tinto. During the given months of the year 2021, Rio Tinto Plc (RIO) was successful in generating YTD returns of 3.67 percentage which helped it gain the number nine spot in the list of the top performing stocks which generated maximum returns during year 2021 till date. As of December of the previous year, the stock of the Australia-based Rio Tinto closed at a price of $75.22 per share, while it traded at a price of $77.98 per share as of Apr 1, 2021. The company's market cap changed from $93.79 billion to $122.29 billion during the same period YTD. The company is classified under the Basic Industries industry sector and further specialized as a Precious Metals sector business.
VALE SA
Vale S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw materials in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. It operates through Ferrous Minerals, ... see Detailed Company Profile, full Dividend History, and List of ETFs holding the stock of VALE SA. Rank number ten in the coveted list is held by VALE S.A. (VALE) for being among the top performing stocks of 2021. Headquartered in Brazil, the Basic Industries sector company is categorized under the industrial sub-sector of Precious Metals. Since the start of the year 2021, stock of VALE SA has so far gained 2.15 percentage, based on the previous year's closing price of $16.76 per share and year-to-date price of $17.12 per share. During the same period, the market capitalization of the company changed from $85.98 billion to $87.82 billion.This page is updated every week/month. Bookmark this site to track the best performing stocks regularly.