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#1 XFOR leads with +3,319% April 2020

XFOR (X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) is the best performing stock in April 2020. Following are AMRN (+2,956%) and CAPR (+548%). Top performing sectors: Healthcare (+572% avg, 4 in top 10), Energy (+157% avg, 6 in top 10), Real Estate (+150% avg).

Top Stock Gainers April 2020 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of April 2020 ranked by monthly price gain. See which stock gainers delivered the highest gains this month, with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.
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This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during April 2020, calculated from the first to the last trading day of the month. It shows which stocks are going up this month, with split-adjusted data used for consistent performance calculations.

Monthly performance rankings can reveal price strength, sustained momentum, sector rotation, and event-driven moves that are not visible in one-day movers lists. The table is informational only and does not recommend any stock to buy, sell, or hold.

April 2020 Stock Market Momentum

This page answers a current-month trend question with data: which NYSE and NASDAQ stocks have shown the strongest price gains so far in April 2020. The ranking is based on observed market performance, not analyst ratings, price targets, or investment recommendations.

Use the list to research momentum, market breadth, sector strength, and catalysts behind large moves. Before acting on any stock, review the company's news, SEC filings, liquidity, volatility, and your own risk constraints.

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Data as of May 2, 2026 at 4:07 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Apr Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
3318.6%
370.04 M
$ 4.07
United States
Healthcare
2
2956.22%
292.15 M
$ 13.93
Ireland
Healthcare
3
548.15%
1.94 B
$ 33.58
United States
Healthcare
4
530.09%
3.48 B
$ 192.54
United States
Energy
5
452.83%
155.86 M
$ 13.64
Australia
Healthcare
6
377.64%
18.98 B
$ 21.62
United States
Energy
7
345.37%
12.16 B
$ 39.26
United States
Energy
8
293.2%
7.44 B
$ 31.03
United States
Energy
9
225.93%
7.88 B
$ 63.44
United States
Energy
10
225.37%
14.39 B
$ 40.73
United States
Energy
11
215.73%
194.35 M
$ 35.33
United States
Technology
12
211.43%
648.56 M
$ 16.76
United States
Energy
13
209.62%
493.13 M
$ 1.51
United States
Financial Services
14
198.99%
6.06 B
$ 68.26
United States
Energy
15
198.47%
102.54 M
$ 2.06
United States
Financial Services
16
195.12%
2.01 B
$ 16.2
United States
Energy
17
179.1%
17.74 B
$ 43.48
United States
Energy
18
178.59%
541.91 M
$ 9.44
United States
Consumer Cyclical
19
172.51%
245.01 M
$ 8.62
United States
Healthcare
20
170.44%
712.23 M
$ 62.87
United States
Energy
21
168.46%
1.13 B
$ 23.41
United States
Real Estate
22
162.25%
412.77 M
$ 12.05
United States
Healthcare
23
161.05%
233.67 M
$ 15.81
United States
Consumer Cyclical
24
157.34%
8.41 B
$ 63.93
United States
Consumer Cyclical
25
156.83%
10.25 B
$ 43.5
United States
Energy
26
152.91%
8.81 B
$ 13.82
South Africa
Basic Materials
27
147.91%
574.08 M
$ 15.55
United States
Energy
28
145.9%
264.24 M
$ 6.4
United States
Energy
29
145.63%
1.65 B
$ 13.25
United States
Real Estate
30
144.84%
2.03 B
$ 15.67
Australia
Healthcare
31
142.45%
190.56 M
$ 2.05
United States
Technology
32
141.38%
8.25 B
$ 145.6
United States
Energy
33
137.97%
17.44 B
$ 61.55
United States
Energy
34
137.12%
185.81 M
$ 2.42
United States
Real Estate
35
136.36%
437.38 M
$ 31.65
United States
Energy
36
135.99%
739.25 M
$ 12.81
United States
Technology
37
135.98%
2.84 B
$ 53.13
United States
Energy
38
133.33%
248.02 M
$ 26.95
United States
Basic Materials
39
131.71%
10.38 B
$ 21.86
United States
Energy
40
124.03%
116.44 M
$ 2.32
United States
Industrials
41
123.48%
1.84 B
$ 14.03
United States
Healthcare
42
123.42%
115.66 M
$ 1.38
United States
Basic Materials
43
122.46%
2.66 B
$ 15.92
United States
Energy
44
121.03%
509.57 M
$ 4.1
United States
Healthcare
45
120.03%
55.90 B
$ 260.08
United States
Energy
46
117.78%
12.19 B
$ 21.4
United States
Financial Services
47
115.38%
610.35 M
$ 2.41
United States
Financial Services
48
115.01%
1.83 B
$ 3.08
United States
Energy
49
113.69%
249.03 M
$ 21.76
United States
Consumer Cyclical
50
112.86%
442.00 M
$ 13.1
United States
Consumer Cyclical
51
111.79%
5.99 B
$ 41.76
United States
Energy
52
110.73%
160.72 M
$ 3.56
United States
Technology
53
108.85%
5.51 B
$ 33.79
United States
Energy
54
108.2%
464.72 M
$ 36.94
United States
Consumer Cyclical
55
107.89%
251.51 M
$ 2.66
Israel
Healthcare
56
106.64%
674.61 M
$ 14.65
United States
Energy
57
106.33%
2.33 B
$ 9.16
United States
Healthcare
58
103.2%
1.52 B
$ 10.35
United States
Energy
59
102.61%
6.63 B
$ 152.24
United States
Consumer Cyclical
60
101.36%
197.58 M
$ 9.08
United States
Financial Services
61
101.31%
161.71 M
$ 7.99
United States
Technology
62
99.86%
37.58 B
$ 60.08
United States
Energy
63
99.12%
1.04 B
$ 18.75
United States
Healthcare
64
98.26%
362.43 M
$ 27.78
United States
Consumer Cyclical
65
98.15%
1.65 B
$ 21.05
Ireland
Consumer Cyclical
66
97.96%
2.85 B
$ 32.72
United States
Basic Materials
67
97.7%
362.02 M
$ 6.56
United States
Technology
68
97.5%
5.18 B
$ 79.22
United States
Technology
69
96.61%
228.10 M
$ 2.51
Israel
Technology
70
96.57%
519.97 M
$ 6.1
United States
Consumer Cyclical
71
95.98%
7.63 B
$ 53.35
United States
Industrials
72
95.24%
4.64 B
$ 12.22
United States
Energy
73
94.76%
4.75 B
$ 65.13
Canada
Consumer Cyclical
74
93.78%
5.52 B
$ 38.91
United States
Energy
75
93.66%
7.30 B
$ 14.89
United States
Energy
76
93.33%
412.03 M
$ 9.51
United States
Energy
77
93.03%
215.15 M
$ 6.1
United States
Healthcare
78
92.89%
5.09 B
$ 43.36
United States
Energy
79
91.57%
2.23 B
$ 15.22
80
91.47%
1.04 B
$ 51.76
United States
Financial Services
81
91.36%
1.04 B
$ 49.37
United States
Financial Services
82
91.23%
4.81 B
$ 25.61
Switzerland
Consumer Cyclical
83
90.81%
2.31 B
$ 15.46
United States
Industrials
84
90.58%
54.96 B
$ 29.24
Canada
Energy
85
90.13%
2.10 B
$ 17.13
United States
Energy
86
89.75%
283.00 M
$ 15.97
United States
Technology
87
89.15%
240.70 M
$ 12.6
United States
Consumer Cyclical
88
89.05%
3.20 B
$ 25.5
United States
Healthcare
89
88.88%
1.89 B
$ 21.43
United States
Healthcare
90
88.32%
520.23 M
$ 8.19
United States
Consumer Cyclical
91
88.24%
218.60 M
$ 9.16
United States
Financial Services
92
87.91%
822.26 M
$ 2.14
United States
Technology
93
87.79%
885.85 M
$ 1.52
United States
Communication Services
94
87.68%
1.29 B
$ 43.43
United States
Technology
95
87.59%
3.74 B
$ 37.54
United States
Energy
96
87.47%
3.36 B
$ 32.55
United Kingdom
Energy
97
87.35%
8.15 B
$ 39.1
United States
Energy
98
87.16%
626.35 M
$ 4.21
United States
Energy
99
87.16%
807.15 M
$ 38.4
United States
Consumer Cyclical
100
87.09%
47.09 B
$ 409.59
Canada
Technology
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in April 2020?
A

XFOR (X4 Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for April 2020, with a gain of 3,319%. Top performers this month include XFOR, AMRN, CAPR.

Q What stocks gained the most in April 2020?
A

The biggest gainers in April 2020 were: XFOR (+3,319%), AMRN (+2,956%), CAPR (+548%), GPOR (+530%), KZIA (+453%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Does this page recommend the best stocks to buy now?
A

No. This page is an informational ranking of stocks that have already gone up during April 2020. It does not make buy, sell, or hold recommendations and should be used as a research starting point, not financial advice.

Q How can this ranking help explain current stock market trends?
A

The ranking shows where price strength is concentrated during April 2020. Comparing the top gainers by sector, market cap, and recent catalysts can help identify momentum themes and market rotation without implying that any listed stock is a recommendation.

Q Which sectors performed best in April 2020?
A

The top performing sectors in April 2020 included Healthcare, Energy, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. XFOR led the Healthcare sector.

Q How is monthly stock performance calculated?
A

Monthly stock performance is calculated by comparing the closing price on the last trading day of the month to the opening price on the first trading day. Split-adjusted prices ensure accuracy.

Q Where can I find today's top stock gainers and most active stocks?
A

This page ranks stocks by their full-month performance in April 2020. For today's top stock gainers, real-time stock movers, and the most active stocks right now, visit our Momentum Scanner which tracks live intraday market activity across NYSE and NASDAQ.

Understanding Monthly Stock Performance

Monthly performance rankings reveal short-term momentum patterns and help identify stocks experiencing rapid price movements:

  • Momentum Research: Stocks showing strong monthly performance can help identify where market attention and price strength are concentrated.
  • Sector Rotation: Monthly rankings can reveal which sectors are gaining favor with investors and where market leadership is shifting.
  • Event-Driven Moves: Earnings releases, product launches, and regulatory approvals often create significant monthly price movements.

Using Monthly Data Effectively

  • Combine Timeframes: Compare monthly gainers with 52-week and YTD performance to identify stocks with both short and long-term momentum.
  • Research the Catalyst: Investigate why top monthly performers moved significantly. The reason for the move matters as much as the percentage gain.
  • Watch for Reversals: Extreme monthly gains sometimes precede corrections, so treat the ranking as a research starting point rather than a buy list.

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