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#1 DJT leads with +582% October 2021

DJT (Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.) is the best performing stock in October 2021. Following are FI (+421%) and BKKT (+322%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+148% avg, 1 in top 10), Technology (+69% avg, 4 in top 10), Healthcare (+56% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers October 2021 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of October 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.
2021

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

October 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 October 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 3, 2026 at 7:14 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Oct Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
581.59%
2.60 B
$ 9.39
United States
Communication Services
2
421.11%
73.77 B
$ 135.7
United States
Technology
3
322.24%
261.92 M
$ 8.57
United States
Technology
4
160.61%
135.55 M
$ 3.71
United States
Technology
5
107.59%
413.67 M
$ 12.57
United States
Industrials
6
99.68%
5.42 B
$ 56.13
Canada
Healthcare
7
92.27%
1.83 B
$ 2.14
China
Healthcare
8
89.39%
569.25 M
$ 10.22
United States
Financial Services
9
79.52%
2.93 B
$ 93.07
United States
Technology
10
76.58%
512.73 M
$ 1.57
United States
Financial Services
11
73.59%
6.33 B
$ 98.37
United States
Healthcare
12
69.67%
691.21 M
$ 43.73
United States
Basic Materials
13
69.63%
609.33 M
$ 1.8
United States
Healthcare
14
69.35%
76.86 B
$ 217.5
United States
Technology
15
69.25%
82.64 B
$ 290.52
United States
Industrials
16
66.27%
141.44 M
$ 4.03
Jersey
Consumer Cyclical
17
65.63%
151.81 M
$ 2.1
Germany
Healthcare
18
65.52%
9.38 B
$ 56.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
19
64.14%
1.97 B
$ 17.06
United States
Financial Services
20
63.48%
16.94 B
$ 46.2
United States
Technology
21
63.14%
847.73 M
$ 30
United States
Basic Materials
22
61.69%
3.11 B
$ 12.17
United States
Financial Services
23
61.53%
870.96 M
$ 9.41
United States
Healthcare
24
60.73%
1.93 B
$ 6.14
United States
Industrials
25
58.06%
449.38 M
$ 10.88
Israel
Communication Services
26
57.72%
281.02 M
$ 7.08
United States
Technology
27
57.49%
4.36 B
$ 11.46
United States
Financial Services
28
57%
846.60 M
$ 6.7
United States
Energy
29
55.09%
18.84 B
$ 595.76
United States
Industrials
30
53.19%
643.15 M
$ 17.12
United States
Financial Services
31
51.81%
1.78 B
$ 36.76
United States
Technology
32
51.67%
1.99 B
$ 15.35
Canada
Healthcare
33
50.67%
533.59 M
$ 39.72
United States
Basic Materials
34
50.3%
2.39 B
$ 6.54
United States
Consumer Cyclical
35
49.67%
4.34 B
$ 3.11
United States
Industrials
36
49.09%
4.46 B
$ 33.85
United States
Technology
37
48.7%
464.79 M
$ 5.35
France
Healthcare
38
47.32%
170.56 M
$ 7.72
United States
Technology
39
44.55%
8.66 B
$ 76.98
United States
Financial Services
40
43.92%
962.36 M
$ 3.96
Canada
Basic Materials
41
43.7%
1.47 T
$ 390.82
United States
Consumer Cyclical
42
42.21%
1.16 B
$ 78.03
United States
Financial Services
43
42.19%
6.55 B
$ 185.55
United States
Industrials
44
41.94%
767.80 M
$ 8.91
United States
Technology
45
40.93%
7.88 B
$ 109.49
United States
Energy
46
40.83%
416.43 M
$ 14.35
United States
Healthcare
47
40.73%
505.21 M
$ 27.46
United States
Technology
48
40.28%
1.47 B
$ 6.77
United States
Industrials
49
39.79%
1.84 B
$ 4.33
United States
Technology
50
39.45%
246.38 M
$ 2.34
Israel
Technology
51
38.79%
123.92 M
$ 2.68
United States
Technology
52
38.7%
227.17 M
$ 3.76
United States
Healthcare
53
38.19%
50.50 B
$ 191.25
United States
Financial Services
54
37.93%
223.33 M
$ 1.58
United States
Financial Services
55
37.89%
22.50 B
$ 67.54
United States
Financial Services
56
37.12%
4.06 B
$ 206.64
United States
Energy
57
37.11%
2.93 B
$ 33.68
United States
Basic Materials
58
36.82%
1.93 B
$ 26.85
United States
Technology
59
36.57%
1.22 B
$ 9.01
United Kingdom
Healthcare
60
36.36%
3.39 B
$ 38.14
United States
Healthcare
61
36.29%
1.03 B
$ 7.79
United States
Technology
62
36.15%
1.05 B
$ 22.45
United States
Energy
63
36.11%
123.77 M
$ 2.6
United States
Communication Services
64
35.87%
697.72 M
$ 2.12
Canada
Basic Materials
65
35.35%
679.19 M
$ 6.82
Hong Kong
Technology
66
35.34%
133.21 M
$ 0.9158
United States
Technology
67
34.96%
172.45 M
$ 4.74
United States
Communication Services
68
34.5%
7.20 B
$ 218.24
United States
Technology
69
34.33%
1.30 B
$ 19.14
China
Technology
70
34.18%
1.35 B
$ 24.42
United States
Technology
71
33.87%
4.64 B
$ 18.6
United States
Technology
72
33.72%
1.72 B
$ 37.17
United States
Financial Services
73
33.7%
385.87 M
$ 0.5176
Singapore
Technology
74
33.68%
1.66 B
$ 31.36
United States
Industrials
75
33.31%
1.66 B
$ 6.99
United States
Technology
76
33.2%
203.21 M
$ 4.36
United States
Energy
77
33.01%
242.69 M
$ 2.67
United States
Healthcare
78
32.41%
971.36 M
$ 14.79
United States
Basic Materials
79
32.05%
2.51 B
$ 32.15
United States
Real Estate
80
31.64%
255.31 M
$ 3.29
United States
Energy
81
31.64%
8.83 B
$ 565.52
United States
Consumer Cyclical
82
31.5%
15.13 B
$ 15.83
China
Consumer Cyclical
83
31.39%
154.68 B
$ 460
United States
Communication Services
84
31.31%
1.98 B
$ 5.71
Canada
Basic Materials
85
30.6%
2.07 B
$ 7.83
United States
Energy
86
30.46%
323.68 M
$ 6.85
United States
Industrials
87
30.4%
2.02 B
$ 34.04
United States
Healthcare
88
30.34%
2.61 B
$ 42.91
Israel
Technology
89
29.86%
477.01 M
$ 7.76
90
29.8%
1.57 B
$ 31.99
United States
Technology
91
29.47%
3.08 B
$ 13.06
United States
Technology
92
29.17%
96.02 B
$ 103.68
United States
Financial Services
93
29.06%
1.02 B
$ 3.39
Canada
Industrials
94
28.93%
414.00 M
$ 43.49
United States
Financial Services
95
28.83%
11.77 B
$ 441.26
United States
Industrials
96
28.7%
185.52 M
$ 34.96
United States
Basic Materials
97
28.5%
1.06 B
$ 24.33
United States
Financial Services
98
28.41%
1.98 B
$ 42.57
United States
Basic Materials
99
28.38%
246.78 M
$ 17.13
United States
Technology
100
28.33%
156.02 M
$ 6.39
United States
Consumer Cyclical
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in October 2021?
A

DJT (Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for October 2021, with a gain of 582%. Top performers this month include DJT, FI, BKKT.

Q What stocks gained the most in October 2021?
A

The biggest gainers in October 2021 were: DJT (+582%), FI (+421%), BKKT (+322%), GOAI (+161%), LTBR (+108%). 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 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 October 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 October 2021?
A

The top performing sectors in October 2021 included Communication Services, Technology, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. DJT led the Communication 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 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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