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#1 GMRE leads with +426% September 2020

GMRE (Global Medical REIT Inc) is the best performing stock in September 2020. Following are OXLC (+399%) and PLL (+284%). Top performing sectors: Real Estate (+250% avg, 2 in top 10), Energy (+84% avg, 2 in top 10), Basic Materials (+80% avg, 1 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers September 2020 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of September 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.

Best performing large-cap stocks in September 2020

CTRA Coterra Energy Inc. +75.12% $24.72B
DKNG DraftKings Inc. +59.33% $11.47B
CORT Corcept Therapeutics Incorp... +38.8% $10.28B
EXAS Exact Sciences Corp +38.27% $20.03B
BBIO BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. +35.84% $16.22B
2020

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

September 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 September 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 July 24, 2026 at 12:17 PM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Sep Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
425.7%
979.78 M
$ 35.98
United States
Real Estate
2
398.87%
840.87 M
$ 8.6111
United States
Financial Services
3
283.93%
159.11 M
$ 7.25
United States
Basic Materials
4
273.7%
114.97 M
$ 2.38
United States
Healthcare
5
144.26%
2.06 B
$ 7.7913
United States
Energy
6
134.57%
282.51 M
$ 3.66
United States
Healthcare
7
79.87%
307.34 M
$ 1.46
United States
Technology
8
78.63%
876.56 M
$ 73.53
United States
Industrials
9
75.12%
24.72 B
$ 32.56
United States
Energy
10
74.22%
3.68 B
$ 3.815
United States
Real Estate
11
71.68%
816.45 M
$ 15.59
China
Technology
12
68.34%
3.00 B
$ 4.885
United States
Consumer Cyclical
13
66.89%
381.23 M
$ 4.92
United States
Basic Materials
14
62.9%
417.00 M
$ 60.0099
South Korea
Communication Services
15
62.67%
1.46 B
$ 15.02
United States
Healthcare
16
62.15%
7.42 B
$ 88.43
United States
Consumer Cyclical
17
60.79%
1.20 B
$ 58.67
United States
Healthcare
18
59.98%
105.68 M
$ 0.37
United States
Energy
19
59.33%
11.47 B
$ 23.11
United States
Consumer Cyclical
20
56.86%
130.18 M
$ 1.85
United States
Basic Materials
21
55.2%
239.27 M
$ 7.07
United States
Energy
22
53.11%
422.53 M
$ 5.47
United States
Healthcare
23
52.94%
138.54 M
$ 5.3495
United States
Consumer Cyclical
24
52%
270.07 M
$ 8.24
United States
Industrials
25
50%
1.27 B
$ 7.61
Switzerland
Basic Materials
26
45.43%
156.14 M
$ 4.6
United States
Consumer Cyclical
27
44.39%
1.89 B
$ 57.9432
United States
Technology
28
43.77%
1.69 B
$ 22.98
United States
Healthcare
29
43.45%
1.01 B
$ 2.865
Canada
Basic Materials
30
41.05%
1.04 B
$ 9.755
United States
Technology
31
39.58%
411.41 M
$ 8.31
Canada
Industrials
32
39.34%
615.86 M
$ 25.01
United States
Financial Services
33
39.11%
414.65 M
$ 1.335
United States
Healthcare
34
38.8%
10.28 B
$ 95.78
United States
Healthcare
35
38.52%
1.11 B
$ 16.205
United States
Healthcare
36
38.45%
565.74 M
$ 19.92
United States
Healthcare
37
38.32%
3.11 B
$ 61.5
38
38.27%
20.03 B
$ 104.91
United States
Healthcare
39
38.01%
209.80 M
$ 24.5
United States
Basic Materials
40
35.84%
16.22 B
$ 82.795
United States
Healthcare
41
35.7%
514.72 M
$ 6.25
United States
Technology
42
34.9%
633.11 M
$ 8.07
United States
Healthcare
43
34.37%
318.48 M
$ 3.9
United States
Healthcare
44
33.33%
9.60 B
$ 21.385
United States
Consumer Cyclical
45
32.26%
2.35 B
$ 9.84
United States
Technology
46
31.59%
48.58 B
$ 19.36
Taiwan
Technology
47
31.45%
2.18 B
$ 18.82
Switzerland
Healthcare
48
31.07%
311.02 M
$ 2.28
United States
Industrials
49
30.65%
9.77 B
$ 80.665
United States
Technology
50
29.7%
5.94 B
$ 31.74
United States
Consumer Cyclical
51
29.27%
118.88 M
$ 2.57
United States
Technology
52
29.09%
866.26 M
$ 8.87
Canada
Consumer Cyclical
53
29.05%
557.37 M
$ 13.485
United States
Healthcare
54
28.55%
134.55 M
$ 6.005
United States
Technology
55
28.48%
185.97 M
$ 11.13
United States
Healthcare
56
28.34%
308.08 M
$ 75.59
United States
Consumer Cyclical
57
28.22%
423.50 M
$ 5.11
United States
Industrials
58
28.02%
2.44 B
$ 23.465
United States
Healthcare
59
28.02%
2.26 B
$ 11.495
United States
Healthcare
60
27.7%
12.59 B
$ 28.85
United States
Technology
61
27.66%
1.49 B
$ 30.47
United States
Healthcare
62
27.37%
416.05 M
$ 4.005
United States
Healthcare
63
27.16%
129.80 M
$ 14.705
United States
Technology
64
26.37%
238.37 M
$ 33.98
United States
Financial Services
65
26.09%
921.48 M
$ 10.38
United States
Healthcare
66
25.91%
127.93 M
$ 3.76
United States
Healthcare
67
25.81%
433.65 M
$ 14.46
United States
Healthcare
68
25.5%
2.76 B
$ 20.635
United States
Consumer Cyclical
69
25.45%
540.94 M
$ 41.665
United States
Industrials
70
25.4%
1.46 B
$ 96.67
United States
Financial Services
71
25.37%
527.43 M
$ 3.9
United States
Communication Services
72
24.94%
160.26 M
$ 2.24
United States
Healthcare
73
24.83%
2.75 B
$ 35.015
United States
Healthcare
74
24.22%
1.48 B
$ 21.71
United States
Consumer Cyclical
75
24.05%
912.60 M
$ 5.57
United States
Healthcare
76
24.03%
134.40 M
$ 2.79
United States
Industrials
77
23.85%
880.64 M
$ 15.33
United States
Communication Services
78
23.48%
511.20 M
$ 61.37
United States
Consumer Cyclical
79
23.48%
370.52 M
$ 18.32
United States
Healthcare
80
23.31%
128.62 M
$ 4.1864
United Kingdom
Technology
81
23.28%
1.45 B
$ 8.39
United States
Healthcare
82
23.19%
40.02 B
$ 188.26
United States
Healthcare
83
23.15%
1.24 B
$ 18.64
United States
Utilities
84
23.02%
198.76 M
$ 1.26
United States
Financial Services
85
22.79%
286.58 M
$ 0.5561
United States
Consumer Defensive
86
22.56%
2.13 B
$ 30.83
United States
Healthcare
87
22.46%
4.37 B
$ 15.455
United States
Healthcare
88
22.44%
2.76 B
$ 53.01
United States
Healthcare
89
22.35%
114.24 M
$ 2.65
Canada
Healthcare
90
22.13%
188.66 M
$ 13.85
United States
Healthcare
91
21.95%
685.11 M
$ 10.49
United States
Basic Materials
92
21.66%
982.00 M
$ 8.12
United States
Technology
93
21.4%
1.89 B
$ 15.63
Monaco
Industrials
94
21.03%
464.45 M
$ 11.02
United States
Healthcare
95
20.82%
800.39 M
$ 8.175
United States
Industrials
96
20.59%
14.23 B
$ 39.42
United States
Industrials
97
20.58%
282.56 M
$ 10.8
United States
Financial Services
98
20.58%
544.94 M
$ 8.68
United States
Healthcare
99
20.44%
3.85 B
$ 15.02
United States
Financial Services
100
20.41%
8.37 B
$ 129.46
United States
Healthcare
Return measured from the start of the stock's current trading history (a recent listing or relisting), not from the start of the month.
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

GMRE (Global Medical REIT Inc) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for September 2020, with a gain of 426%. Top performers this month include GMRE, OXLC, PLL.

Q What stocks gained the most in September 2020?
A

The biggest gainers in September 2020 were: GMRE (+426%), OXLC (+399%), PLL (+284%), SAVA (+274%), NEXT (+144%). 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 September 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 September 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 September 2020?
A

The top performing sectors in September 2020 included Real Estate, Financial Services, Basic Materials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. GMRE led the Real Estate 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 September 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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