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Versamet Royalties Stock Jumps 6% Yesterday After Nasdaq Listing

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Versamet Royalties Stock Rallies as Momentum Builds After Nasdaq Listing

Today, shares of Versamet Royalties Corporation jumped nearly 6%, extending a steady rally since its early-March Nasdaq debut.

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WHAT JUST HAPPENED

• VMET rose 5.93% on March 16, closing at C$15.36, just below recent highs
• The stock is now up 16.98% over the past month and 15.49% year-to-date
• Versamet began trading on Nasdaq earlier this month under the symbol “VMET”
• Shares are holding above both the 50-day (C$14.18) and 200-day (C$13.84) moving averages

WHY THE MARKET CARES

This move is being driven by sustained buying rather than a single news event.

The Nasdaq listing is already changing how the stock trades. U.S. investors can now access VMET more easily, and that shift is showing up in both volume and price action. For a relatively small float, even modest inflows can move the stock quickly.

At the same time, the broader setup is supportive. Royalty companies tied to gold and copper have been gaining attention as metals prices trend higher. VMET is benefiting from that tailwind without the operational risks faced by miners.

The past month’s price action points to accumulation rather than short-term trading. With the stock now closing in on its 52-week high of C$16.65, momentum-driven funds are starting to take notice.

THE KEY NUMBER

+16.98% — VMET’s gain over the past 30 days, underscoring how quickly sentiment has shifted since the Nasdaq listing.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Bullish scenario: Continued inflows from U.S. investors push the stock toward new highs, especially if metals prices remain firm.

Bearish scenario: The valuation is stretched. With a P/E above 50, any slowdown in earnings growth could trigger a pullback.

Neutral scenario: The stock pauses near current levels as recent gains are digested and the market waits for a clearer catalyst, such as earnings or new royalty deals.

BOTTOM LINE

VMET isn’t reacting to a headline — it’s being repriced. The Nasdaq listing has increased access and liquidity, and that shift is now feeding into momentum. The next move depends on whether fresh capital keeps coming in.

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Qayyum Rajan, CFA
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Qayyum Rajan, CFA

Qayyum is the CEO of Wealth Awesome, a leading Canadian personal finance publication. As a CFA charterholder with extensive experience in fintech, data science, and quantitative finance, he brings a unique analytical perspective to investing and wealth management.

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Published: March 17, 2026
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

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