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Top Stock Gainers October 2020 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of October 2020 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 2,957 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.

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2020
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October 2020 ranking, complete through October 30, 2020

33 stocks are withheld from this ranking because their price history is under review.

The gain covers the period; price, market cap, sector and country show each company as it is today.

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Oct Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
IAF
abrdn Australia Equity Fund...
+199.33%
$128.88M
$13.45
Australia
Financial Services
2
SRRK
Scholar Rock Holding
+118.54%
$6.88B
$56.50
United States
Healthcare
3
NFGC
New Found Gold Corp
+101.39%
$707.22M
$1.84
Canada
Basic Materials
4
JMIA
Jumia
+85.15%
$839.59M
$6.74
Germany
Consumer Cyclical
5
ANAB
Anaptysbio Inc
+84.82%
$1.71B
$57.74
United States
Healthcare
6
RNAC
Cartesian
+80.49%
$303.76M
$10.04
United States
Healthcare
7
VRDN
Viridian Therapeutics Inc
+73.28%
$2.75B
$24.29
United States
Healthcare
8
REPL
Replimune Group
+71.49%
$1.39B
$14.77
United States
Healthcare
9
XYF
X Financial
+59.23%
$207.60M
$5.39
China
Financial Services
10
BITF
Bitfarms
+53.33%
$1.20B
$1.98
United States
Financial Services
11
SI
Shoulder Innovations, Inc.
+53.15%
$459.27M
$22.06
—
—
12
ELDN
Eledon Pharmaceuticals Inc
+52.62%
$280.35M
$3.45
United States
Healthcare
13
BWMX
Betterware Mex
+49.89%
$597.76M
$16.05
Mexico
Consumer Cyclical
14
CASH
Pathward Financial
+48.33%
$1.74B
$83.68
United States
Financial Services
15
GSHD
Goosehead Insura
+47.92%
$3.44B
$72.52
United States
Financial Services
16
KROS
Keros Therapeutics, Inc.
+47.83%
$218.69M
$11.03
United States
Healthcare
17
INBK
First Internet B
+47.60%
$255.02M
$29.20
United States
Financial Services
18
SNAP
Snap Inc
+47.09%
$8.86B
$5.24
United States
Communication Services
19
KOD
Kodiak Sciences Inc.
+46.30%
$2.41B
$38.33
United States
Healthcare
20
STRT
Strattec Sec
+45.56%
$341.78M
$81.79
United States
Consumer Cyclical
21
ACRS
Aclaris Therapeutics Inc
+44.91%
$943.54M
$6.41
United States
Healthcare
22
CYH
Community Health Sys Inc
+44.44%
$424.44M
$3.01
United States
Healthcare
23
FCNCA
First Ctzns Bancshares Inc N C
+43.68%
$24.66B
$2183.54
United States
Financial Services
24
LOB
Live Oak Bancshares Inc
+43.33%
$1.90B
$40.98
United States
Financial Services
25
RCAT
Red Cat Hldgs Inc
+42.94%
$1.47B
$9.62
United States
Industrials
26
TCBI
Texas Capital
+42.05%
$4.27B
$98.30
United States
Financial Services
27
TPB
Turning Pt Brands Inc
+41.88%
$1.67B
$83.41
United States
Consumer Defensive
28
CRTO
Criteo S.A.
+41.47%
$854.52M
$17.44
France
Communication Services
29
NEGG
Newegg Commerce Inc
+41.35%
$381.09M
$18.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
30
UAMY
United States Antimony
+41.06%
$821.68M
$5.49
United States
Basic Materials
31
HIVE
HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd
+40.74%
$831.06M
$3.03
United States
Financial Services
32
BEAM
Beam Therapeutics Inc.
+39.81%
$3.07B
$29.76
United States
Healthcare
33
TPR
Tapestry Inc
+39.81%
$25.95B
$130.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
34
AVXL
Anavex Life Scie
+39.48%
$300.34M
$3.24
United States
Healthcare
35
LXU
LSB Industries
+39.37%
$800.61M
$11.12
United States
Basic Materials
36
AHG
AKSO HEALTH GROUP
+38.41%
$796.48M
$0.9297
China
Healthcare
37
STGW
STAGWELL INC
+37.65%
$2.13B
$8.72
United States
Communication Services
38
ANTE
Airnet Technology Inc
+37.13%
$546.93M
$4.94
China
Communication Services
39
PEN
Penumbra Inc
+37.10%
$12.81B
$325.18
United States
Healthcare
40
CLPT
Clearpoint Neuro Inc
+37.00%
$469.46M
$15.39
United States
Healthcare
41
JKS
Jinkosolar Hold
+36.41%
$833.73M
$15.92
China
Technology
42
COGT
Cogent Biosciences Inc
+36.28%
$6.37B
$36.73
United States
Healthcare
43
VIPS
Vipshop Holdings Limited
+35.02%
$6.98B
$14.53
China
Consumer Cyclical
44
MGYR
Magyar Bancorp
+34.45%
$126.53M
$19.60
United States
Financial Services
45
HUT
Hut 8 Mining
+34.31%
$9.97B
$80.86
United States
Financial Services
46
ALGN
Align Technology Inc
+34.15%
$11.55B
$162.55
United States
Healthcare
47
ATEC
Alphatec Hldgs Inc
+34.07%
$1.46B
$9.48
United States
Healthcare
48
WULF
Terawulf Inc
+34.02%
$7.80B
$15.64
United States
Financial Services
49
KALV
Kalvista Pharm
+33.62%
$1.44B
$27.00
United States
Healthcare
50
CLMT
Calumet
+33.59%
$4.31B
$49.01
United States
Basic Materials
51
STTK
Shattuck Labs, Inc.
+33.59%†
$755.74M
$7.53
United States
Healthcare
52
KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc
+32.93%
$4.48B
$82.01
United States
Consumer Cyclical
53
INSE
Inspired Entmt Inc
+32.45%
$162.19M
$6.08
United States
Consumer Cyclical
54
PINS
Pinterest
+32.38%
$13.25B
$23.40
United States
Communication Services
55
CGC
Canopy Growth Corp
+32.25%
$499.34M
$1.05
Canada
Healthcare
56
ESTA
Establishment Labs Hldgs Inc
+32.15%
$2.17B
$72.67
United States
Healthcare
57
BWEN
Broadwind Inc
+31.45%
$105.51M
$4.46
United States
Industrials
58
MATX
Matson Inc
+30.27%
$6.66B
$222.80
United States
Industrials
59
UTHR
United Therapeutics Corp.
+30.11%
$22.01B
$513.12
United States
Healthcare
60
WDFC
Wd 40 Co
+29.87%
$2.91B
$217.08
United States
Basic Materials
61
EEX
Emerald Holding Inc
+29.70%
$995.53M
$5.03
United States
Communication Services
62
JOE
St Joe
+29.56%
$3.92B
$68.89
United States
Real Estate
63
WAL
Western Alliance
+29.07%
$8.69B
$79.67
United States
Financial Services
64
CALX
Calix Networks
+28.77%
$2.53B
$40.12
United States
Technology
65
SPRB
Spruce Biosciences, Inc.
+28.76%†
$148.24M
$51.58
United States
Healthcare
66
STAA
Staar Surg
+28.71%
$1.16B
$23.14
United States
Healthcare
67
GPRO
Gopro Inc
+28.57%
$116.24M
$0.6300
United States
Technology
68
XOMA
XOMA Royalty Corporation
+28.28%
$710.16M
$40.17
United States
Healthcare
69
TFIN
Triumph Financial Inc
+28.17%
$1.79B
$74.95
United States
Financial Services
70
ARWR
Arrowhead Pharma
+28.02%
$12.30B
$87.11
United States
Healthcare
71
SSB
SouthState Bank
+27.52%
$10.36B
$106.86
United States
Financial Services
72
BHLB
Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc
+27.37%
$2.20B
$26.13
United States
Financial Services
73
PNFP
Pinnacle Finl Partners Inc
+27.30%
$15.45B
$102.26
United States
Financial Services
74
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
+27.23%
$5.78B
$86.20
United States
Financial Services
75
PMTS
CPI Card Group Inc.
+27.14%
$323.32M
$28.04
United States
Financial Services
76
TBPH
Theravance Bioph
+27.00%
$883.14M
$17.01
United States
Healthcare
77
RCUS
Arcus Bioscience
+26.97%
$3.82B
$30.34
United States
Healthcare
78
FSLR
First Solar
+26.94%
$23.03B
$214.28
United States
Technology
79
XGN
Exagen Inc.
+26.76%
$191.86M
$7.92
United States
Healthcare
80
nndm
Nano Dimension Ltd.
+26.67%
$324.69M
$1.54
United States
Technology
81
FOLD
Amicus Therapeut
+26.63%
$4.55B
$14.49
United States
Healthcare
82
ARCT
Arcturus Therape
+26.56%
$382.29M
$13.45
United States
Healthcare
83
RYI
Ryerson Hldg Corp
+26.32%
$907.09M
$28.16
United States
Industrials
84
VC
Visteon Corp
+26.29%
$2.83B
$105.94
United States
Consumer Cyclical
85
ELLO
Ellomay Cap
+26.28%
$278.15M
$20.18
Israel
Utilities
86
DBRG
Digitalbridge Group Inc
+26.24%
$2.95B
$15.93
United States
Financial Services
87
RMBL
Rumbleon Inc
+26.18%
$121.53M
$3.21
United States
Consumer Cyclical
88
RAMP
Liveramp
+26.08%
$2.28B
$37.58
United States
Technology
89
LX
Lexinfintch Hold
+25.99%
$219.17M
$1.33
China
Financial Services
90
AR
Antero Resources Corp
+25.93%
$11.66B
$37.94
United States
Energy
91
CADE
Cadence Bank
+25.93%
$7.85B
$42.11
United States
Financial Services
92
PRAX
Praxis Precision Medicines,...
+25.90%†
$10.50B
$375.94
United States
Healthcare
93
LE
Lands End Inc
+25.88%
$375.04M
$12.20
United States
Consumer Cyclical
94
FUBO
Fubotv Inc.
+25.84%
$308.99M
$10.23
United States
Communication Services
95
BBQ
Bbq Hldgs Inc
+25.75%
$185.50M
$17.24
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—
96
GTX
Garrett Motion
+25.00%
$4.96B
$26.62
United States
Consumer Cyclical
97
MGNI
Magnite Inc
+24.90%
$3.37B
$23.50
United States
Communication Services
98
PACB
Pacific Biosc
+24.86%
$419.62M
$1.35
United States
Healthcare
99
ZNTL
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
+24.85%
$362.12M
$3.83
United States
Healthcare
100
CCRN
Cross Ctry Healthcare Inc
+24.80%
$428.06M
$13.25
United States
Healthcare
Top gain on this page +199.33% IAF
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period October 2020 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in October 2020

FCNCA First Citizens BancShares, ... +43.68% $24.66B
TPR Tapestry, Inc. +39.81% $25.95B
PEN Penumbra, Inc. +37.10% $12.81B
ALGN Align Technology, Inc. +34.15% $11.55B
PINS Pinterest, Inc. +32.38% $13.25B

October 2020 Stock Market Momentum

This page answers a current-month trend question with data: which US-listed stocks have shown the strongest price gains so far in October 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.

Looking for a specific Symbol?
#1 IAF leads with +199% October 2020

Among the 2,957 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, IAF (abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc) has the highest gain in October 2020 with +199%. Following are SRRK (+119%) and NFGC (+101%). Top performing sectors: Basic Materials (+49% avg, 1 in top 10), Financial Services (+43% avg, 3 in top 10), Consumer Defensive (+42% avg).

MARKET LEADERS
52-WEEK LEADER
SNDK +3312%
SanDisk Corp
2020 YTD LEADER
HSDT +9999%
Solana Company
OCT 2020 LEADER
IAF +199%
abrdn Australia Equity..
52-Week Top 5 Full List →
1 SNDK +3311.9% 2 MGRT +2754.7% 3 AXTI +2390.8% 4 ERAS +1008.8% 5 NUAI +899.0%
2020 YTD Top 5 Full List →
1 HSDT +9999.0% 2 BTBT +5377.5% 3 MNMD +5346.4% 4 ABAT +3900.0% 5 HIVE +2600.0%
October 2020 Top 5 Full List →
1 IAF +199.3% 2 SRRK +118.5% 3 NFGC +101.4% 4 JMIA +85.2% 5 ANAB +84.8%
Quick Access: 52-Week 2020 YTD Oct 2020 Market Cap Dividends

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during October 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.

† Return measured from the start of the stock's current trading history (a recent listing or relisting), not from the start of the month.
Gains are computed on split-adjusted closes, so a split inside the month does not read as a move. This ranking is informational and is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

IAF (abrdn Australia Equity Fund Inc) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for October 2020, with a gain of 199%. Top performers this month include IAF, SRRK, NFGC.

Q What stocks gained the most in October 2020?
A

The biggest gainers in October 2020 were: IAF (+199%), SRRK (+119%), NFGC (+101%), JMIA (+85%), ANAB (+85%). 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 October 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 October 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 companies does this ranking include?
A

2,957 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside October 2020. One close inside the month is enough to qualify, so a company that listed during the month is ranked on the part of it that it traded.

Q Which sectors performed best in October 2020?
A

The top performing sectors in October 2020 included Financial Services, Healthcare, Basic Materials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. IAF led the Financial Services 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 October 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 activity across US-listed symbols.

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.

Evaluate Your Positions

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