The best iron ore stocks on the ASX

Add some steel to your stock portfolio with the best performing iron ore stocks.

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Iron ore stocks are a staple on the Australian stock market, with mining stocks making up a significant chunk of the biggest 200 listed companies (S&P/ASX200 index).

Along with growth potential, major iron ore stocks in Australia tend to be some of the top dividend payers. And Australia's three largest iron ore stocks, BHP (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO) and Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), are among the world's five biggest producers.

What to know before buying

Mining stocks of any kind are volatile. While Australia's biggest iron ore miners, such as BHP and Rio Tinto, are among Australia's oldest and largest corporations, their stock prices are largely influenced by the global supply and demand for steel.

Iron ore prices are also largely influenced by China's demand - the biggest buyer of Australian iron ore. With ongoing trade tensions between Australia and China over the last few years, Australian iron ore companies could see profits fall if China increases tariffs on Australian goods.

Demand for iron ore is also influenced by the strength of China's GDP. If China's economy is growing at a healthy pace, it will look to purchase more iron ore to fuel ongoing construction. However, construction will likely slow if China experiences a slow-down.

Iron ore stocks to watch in 2024

It's not easy picking quality stocks. To help identify iron ore stock picks for 2024, we used Finder's proprietary algorithm to filter Australian-listed companies that have strong fundamentals. We take into account historical prices, dividends, revenue growth, (low) price volatility and profit margins, which might indicate a quality stock.

To avoid speculative stocks, we only include companies with a market cap of more than $1 billion. In order to better compare historical data, we filtered out stocks that have been listed on the ASX for less than five years.

This doesn't mean these are the best stocks for you. Always do your own research and chat with a professional when in doubt.

How did we pick this list?

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Kylie Purcell is an experienced investments analyst and finance journalist with over a decade of expertise in a wide range of financial products, including online trading platforms, robo-advisors, stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. She is a sought-after commentator and regularly shares her insights on the AFR, Yahoo Finance, The Motley Fool, SBS and News.com.au. Kylie hosts the Investment Finder video series and actively contributes to the investment community as a judge and panellist. She holds a Master of Arts in International Journalism, a Graduate Diploma in Economics, and ASIC-recognised certifications in securities and managed investments. See full bio

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