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#1 SNWV leads with +9,999% December 2021

SNWV (SANUWAVE Health, Inc.) is the best performing stock in December 2021. Following are PIII (+3,877%) and COEP (+711%). Top performing sectors: Healthcare (+480% avg, 5 in top 10), Industrials (+88% avg, 2 in top 10), Financial Services (+58% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers December 2021 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of December 2021 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 2021, 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 2021 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 2021. 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 10, 2026 at 8:12 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Dec Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
48938.46%
133.87 M
$ 15.57
United States
Healthcare
2
3877.4%
720.91 M
$ 3.5479
United States
Healthcare
3
710.81%
102.06 M
$ 16.4
United States
Healthcare
4
577.06%
357.79 M
$ 2.81
United Kingdom
Industrials
5
134.36%
323.01 M
$ 17.31
United States
Industrials
6
117.7%
465.38 M
$ 34.71
United States
Financial Services
7
107.53%
260.69 M
$ 4.44
United States
Healthcare
8
85.53%
393.99 M
$ 4.9
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
9
85.06%
152.68 M
$ 56.5
United States
Healthcare
10
69.62%
389.07 M
$ 10.37
United States
Financial Services
11
68.2%
272.31 M
$ 3.86
United States
Healthcare
12
66.41%
144.97 M
$ 22.5
United States
Healthcare
13
63.77%
577.75 M
$ 15.97
United States
Energy
14
63.58%
508.54 M
$ 7.9
United States
Industrials
15
59.74%
3.10 B
$ 17.79
Taiwan
Technology
16
59.69%
123.49 M
$ 12.33
United States
Technology
17
58.54%
399.93 M
$ 4
United States
Healthcare
18
57.22%
3.06 B
$ 97.23
United States
Technology
19
53.96%
209.51 M
$ 4.19
France
Healthcare
20
53.5%
221.30 M
$ 10.17
United States
Financial Services
21
52.73%
9.04 B
$ 106.4
United Kingdom
Healthcare
22
51.08%
920.72 M
$ 6.505
United States
Consumer Cyclical
23
50.26%
1.13 B
$ 6.53
United States
Healthcare
24
48.23%
318.05 M
$ 7.14
Canada
Technology
25
47.93%
143.05 M
$ 2.13
United States
Healthcare
26
47.8%
315.43 M
$ 10.06
United States
Healthcare
27
43.78%
1.16 B
$ 27.48
Israel
Technology
28
43.73%
1.90 B
$ 21.49
United States
Healthcare
29
43.44%
620.58 M
$ 3.6
United States
Consumer Defensive
30
42.32%
177.39 M
$ 7.98
United States
Communication Services
31
41.34%
153.39 M
$ 4.1
Switzerland
Healthcare
32
40.57%
3.16 B
$ 53.64
United States
Technology
33
39.99%
448.68 M
$ 10.15
United States
Healthcare
34
39.86%
290.83 M
$ 5.71
United States
Financial Services
35
39.68%
1.66 B
$ 15.25
United States
Industrials
36
39.02%
3.45 B
$ 10.06
United States
Financial Services
37
38.35%
696.07 M
$ 57.3
United States
Consumer Cyclical
38
38.24%
107.71 M
$ 2.97
United States
Consumer Cyclical
39
37.38%
10.82 B
$ 58.8
Brazil
Industrials
40
36.91%
8.60 B
$ 253.59
Hong Kong
Technology
41
36.76%
14.48 B
$ 29.28
Hong Kong
Healthcare
42
36.19%
590.22 M
$ 6.445
United States
Technology
43
36.09%
16.67 B
$ 63.18
United States
Basic Materials
44
36%
2.35 B
$ 184.11
United States
Basic Materials
45
34.78%
407.72 M
$ 52.39
United States
Industrials
46
34.43%
909.07 M
$ 9.82
United States
Healthcare
47
34.15%
2.65 B
$ 21.17
United States
Healthcare
48
33.83%
544.12 M
$ 40.04
United States
Technology
49
33.7%
1.70 B
$ 10.19
Switzerland
Basic Materials
50
33.15%
27.73 B
$ 270.29
United States
Industrials
51
32.86%
227.08 M
$ 10.3294
China
Communication Services
52
32.86%
776.03 M
$ 49.09
United States
Basic Materials
53
32.73%
888.14 M
$ 14.22
United States
Healthcare
54
32.45%
1.20 B
$ 10.31
United States
Consumer Defensive
55
32.43%
1.54 B
$ 11.3
United States
Healthcare
56
32.35%
855.22 M
$ 71.74
United States
Industrials
57
31.68%
767.80 M
$ 7.32
United States
Healthcare
58
31.49%
288.66 M
$ 6.11
United States
Technology
59
31.36%
184.67 M
$ 34.8
United States
Basic Materials
60
29.1%
664.23 M
$ 11.51
United States
Technology
61
28.83%
837.30 M
$ 2.18
Canada
Basic Materials
62
28.73%
1.81 B
$ 11.79
Canada
Energy
63
28.67%
5.83 B
$ 58.91
United States
Basic Materials
64
28.63%
1.98 B
$ 15.23
Canada
Healthcare
65
28.49%
876.92 M
$ 17.01
United States
Healthcare
66
28.36%
275.94 M
$ 14.66
United States
Real Estate
67
28.35%
77.50 B
$ 548.11
United States
Technology
68
28.08%
639.72 M
$ 107.73
United States
Consumer Cyclical
69
28.03%
193.97 M
$ 25.35
United States
Consumer Cyclical
70
28.03%
179.67 M
$ 4.79
United States
Healthcare
71
27.95%
452.96 M
$ 4.51
United States
Communication Services
72
27.78%
864.45 M
$ 14.175
United States
Healthcare
73
27.42%
3.20 B
$ 24.85
United States
Energy
74
27.41%
358.16 M
$ 10.31
United States
Communication Services
75
27.35%
197.42 M
$ 0.9066
United States
Healthcare
76
27.31%
223.89 M
$ 15.38
United States
Technology
77
27.25%
611.43 M
$ 21.14
United States
Technology
78
27.18%
7.87 B
$ 112.78
United States
Financial Services
79
27.04%
123.37 M
$ 5.14
United States
Industrials
80
27.04%
1.28 B
$ 29.85
United States
Industrials
81
26.95%
5.28 B
$ 69.8
Netherlands
Healthcare
82
26.93%
291.71 M
$ 5.97
United States
Industrials
83
26.46%
3.23 B
$ 64.37
United States
Energy
84
26.36%
467.10 M
$ 7.01
United States
Healthcare
85
26.15%
5.80 B
$ 42.01
United States
Consumer Defensive
86
26.09%
1.89 B
$ 14.44
United States
Healthcare
87
25.54%
4.59 B
$ 32.81
United States
Consumer Defensive
88
25.38%
1.73 B
$ 46.24
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
89
25.13%
1.48 B
$ 9.86
United States
Healthcare
90
25.02%
1.55 B
$ 50.2
Singapore
Technology
91
24.99%
7.60 B
$ 64.12
United States
Healthcare
92
24.97%
608.74 M
$ 34.77
United States
Industrials
93
24.79%
12.08 B
$ 91.02
United States
Technology
94
24.61%
860.81 M
$ 1.14
United States
Healthcare
95
24.22%
1.75 B
$ 13.05
United States
Technology
96
24.19%
725.15 M
$ 20.5
United States
Communication Services
97
24.07%
4.61 B
$ 30.015
Mexico
Basic Materials
98
23.76%
3.32 B
$ 14.19
United States
Real Estate
99
23.76%
721.56 M
$ 45.46
United States
Consumer Cyclical
100
23.69%
70.32 B
$ 903.8
United States
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 December 2021?
A

SNWV (SANUWAVE Health, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for December 2021, with a gain of 9,999%. Top performers this month include SNWV, PIII, COEP.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2021?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2021 were: SNWV (+9,999%), PIII (+3,877%), COEP (+711%), EVTL (+577%), ESOA (+134%). 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 2021. 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 2021. 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 2021?
A

The top performing sectors in December 2021 included Healthcare, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. SNWV 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 December 2021. 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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