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#1 LAZR leads with +2,900% December 2020

LAZR (Luminar Technologies, Inc.) is the best performing stock in December 2020. Following are ODV (+1,567%) and ASRT (+1,199%). Top performing sectors: Consumer Cyclical (+790% avg, 1 in top 10), Real Estate (+527% avg, 1 in top 10), Basic Materials (+359% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers December 2020 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of December 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 December 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.

December 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 December 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 7:35 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Dec Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
2900%
121.71 M
$ 1.77
United States
Consumer Cyclical
2
1566.67%
910.74 M
$ 2.99
Canada
Basic Materials
3
1198.79%
118.97 M
$ 18.43
United States
Healthcare
4
1192.26%
606.72 M
$ 36.62
United States
Healthcare
5
923.54%
746.33 M
$ 6.24
Canada
Healthcare
6
850%
205.41 M
$ 2.95
Canada
Basic Materials
7
565.64%
327.24 M
$ 23.62
United States
Healthcare
8
527.15%
505.54 M
$ 9.21
United States
Real Estate
9
490.72%
445.18 M
$ 3.38
United States
Industrials
10
437.76%
585.64 M
$ 1.73
United States
Healthcare
11
244.26%
633.21 M
$ 9.9
United States
Healthcare
12
233.33%
1.42 B
$ 11.72
United States
Industrials
13
216.67%
1.20 B
$ 1.98
United States
Financial Services
14
212%
135.91 M
$ 3.72
United States
Technology
15
192.49%
856.71 M
$ 6.78
United States
Energy
16
174.56%
493.13 M
$ 1.51
United States
Financial Services
17
150.43%
3.20 B
$ 12.53
United States
Financial Services
18
150.18%
2.03 B
$ 9.02
United States
Technology
19
144.68%
575.28 M
$ 11.9
United States
Financial Services
20
138.42%
4.48 B
$ 7.29
United States
Consumer Cyclical
21
134.25%
682.13 M
$ 1.61
United States
Healthcare
22
132.02%
234.64 M
$ 1.66
United States
Financial Services
23
129.23%
148.61 M
$ 6.01
Canada
Healthcare
24
124.87%
463.91 M
$ 1.91
United States
Basic Materials
25
123.94%
276.32 M
$ 6.61
United States
Healthcare
26
119.78%
293.72 M
$ 3
United States
Healthcare
27
119.71%
714.48 M
$ 7.26
United States
Healthcare
28
119.59%
214.63 M
$ 0.6564
United States
Technology
29
117.75%
239.50 M
$ 2.88
United States
Technology
30
116.02%
138.30 M
$ 2.86
United States
Industrials
31
115.94%
101.00 M
$ 16.25
United States
Industrials
32
115.15%
5.37 B
$ 21.64
United States
Energy
33
111.43%
382.59 M
$ 1.96
United States
Energy
34
108.33%
8.53 B
$ 75.78
United States
Financial Services
35
106.24%
265.11 M
$ 12.79
36
103.23%
610.35 M
$ 2.41
United States
Financial Services
37
95.38%
325.99 M
$ 6.05
United States
Healthcare
38
93.22%
10.70 B
$ 21.73
United States
Financial Services
39
92.92%
103.77 M
$ 0.7249
United States
Industrials
40
92.85%
6.54 B
$ 17.24
United States
Financial Services
41
92.46%
4.35 B
$ 56.64
United States
Financial Services
42
90.63%
1.46 B
$ 15.02
United States
Healthcare
43
85.6%
223.21 M
$ 1.76
Canada
Basic Materials
44
85.06%
5.39 B
$ 33.78
United States
Healthcare
45
84.03%
546.93 M
$ 4.94
China
Communication Services
46
83.81%
606.14 M
$ 4.34
United States
Healthcare
47
80.58%
337.92 M
$ 13.11
United States
Healthcare
48
79.85%
3.25 B
$ 26.66
United States
Energy
49
79.42%
197.48 M
$ 2.77
United States
Healthcare
50
79.07%
2.74 B
$ 63.61
United States
Healthcare
51
78.64%
504.69 M
$ 2.3
United States
Energy
52
77.84%
531.57 M
$ 39.57
United States
Basic Materials
53
74.3%
111.97 M
$ 0.8198
United States
Technology
54
72.53%
3.46 B
$ 3.83
Canada
Energy
55
72.18%
379.93 M
$ 3.48
United States
Healthcare
56
71.83%
267.49 M
$ 1.92
United States
Technology
57
71.17%
2.19 B
$ 120.41
Greece
Industrials
58
71.05%
1.09 B
$ 7.12
Canada
Technology
59
69.29%
160.72 M
$ 3.56
United States
Technology
60
68.66%
4.56 B
$ 11.99
United States
Financial Services
61
68.18%
1.11 B
$ 35.65
United States
Consumer Cyclical
62
67.89%
196.35 M
$ 5.38
Canada
Technology
63
67.62%
7.30 B
$ 14.89
United States
Energy
64
67.06%
430.79 M
$ 10.43
Israel
Communication Services
65
66.67%
648.56 M
$ 16.76
United States
Energy
66
66%
913.44 M
$ 4.95
United States
Healthcare
67
65.2%
316.75 M
$ 8.18
United States
Technology
68
63.57%
822.26 M
$ 2.14
United States
Technology
69
63.45%
1.45 B
$ 2.75
United States
Healthcare
70
63.41%
2.24 B
$ 9.85
United States
Industrials
71
62.89%
4.15 B
$ 210.96
United States
Energy
72
62.63%
103.56 M
$ 9
United States
Technology
73
62.2%
1.04 B
$ 18.75
United States
Healthcare
74
61.67%
1.84 B
$ 12.815
United States
Communication Services
75
61.38%
1.12 B
$ 4.36
United Kingdom
Communication Services
76
61.36%
540.41 M
$ 7.15
United States
Healthcare
77
59.78%
731.93 M
$ 15.53
United States
Energy
78
58.8%
1.18 B
$ 79.41
United States
Financial Services
79
58.27%
335.24 M
$ 11.18
United States
Healthcare
80
57.62%
820.22 M
$ 8.26
United States
Healthcare
81
56.9%
1.36 B
$ 128.81
United States
Basic Materials
82
56.55%
11.73 B
$ 66.04
United States
Basic Materials
83
56.4%
27.27 B
$ 35.91
United States
Energy
84
56.17%
291.13 M
$ 9.97
Singapore
Financial Services
85
55.81%
964.92 M
$ 14.28
Canada
Energy
86
55.24%
1.44 B
$ 21.17
United States
Healthcare
87
55.12%
308.01 M
$ 10.76
United States
Consumer Cyclical
88
54.99%
702.57 M
$ 9.76
China
Industrials
89
54.17%
43.05 B
$ 126.53
China
Communication Services
90
53.54%
632.62 M
$ 13.96
United States
Technology
91
52.98%
2.33 B
$ 9.16
United States
Healthcare
92
52.87%
296.07 M
$ 18.23
United States
Technology
93
52.49%
8.31 B
$ 12.57
Canada
Energy
94
52.41%
2.85 B
$ 90.56
United States
Technology
95
51.94%
711.22 M
$ 1.79
United States
Energy
96
51.71%
4.89 B
$ 10.04
United States
Technology
97
51.7%
270.95 M
$ 16.42
United States
Basic Materials
98
51.34%
2.27 B
$ 6.7
United States
Industrials
99
51.15%
853.16 M
$ 10.41
China
Financial Services
100
51%
145.35 M
$ 1.25
United States
Healthcare
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

LAZR (Luminar Technologies, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for December 2020, with a gain of 2,900%. Top performers this month include LAZR, ODV, ASRT.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2020?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2020 were: LAZR (+2,900%), ODV (+1,567%), ASRT (+1,199%), STRO (+1,192%), TLRY (+924%). 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 December 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 December 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 December 2020?
A

The top performing sectors in December 2020 included Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Healthcare, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. LAZR led the Consumer Cyclical 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 December 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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