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#1 ARQQ leads with +5,803% September 2021

ARQQ (Arqit Quantum Inc.) is the best performing stock in September 2021. Following are DNA (+4,550%) and IVT (+1,457%). Top performing sectors: Real Estate (+1457% avg, 1 in top 10), Technology (+678% avg, 2 in top 10), Healthcare (+230% avg, 4 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers September 2021 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of September 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.

Best performing large-cap stocks in September 2021

BMNR Bitmine Immersion Technolog... +70.5% $10.39B
RKLB Rocket Lab Corporation +59.07% $43.19B
ECHO EchoStar Corporation +44.18% $27.46B
CTRA Coterra Energy Inc. +33.83% $24.72B
PR Permian Resources Corporation +32.94% $18.08B
2021

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

September 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 September 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 July 23, 2026 at 2:13 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Sep Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
5802.94%
299.32 M
$ 17.2
United Kingdom
Technology
2
4549.95%
515.41 M
$ 7.89
United States
Healthcare
3
1456.67%
2.84 B
$ 36.5
United States
Real Estate
4
724.7%
876.14 M
$ 23.61
United States
Industrials
5
107.73%
1.22 B
$ 14.47
United States
Healthcare
6
93.62%
3.21 B
$ 98.91
United States
Technology
7
70.5%
10.39 B
$ 17.23
United States
Financial Services
8
70.44%
165.74 M
$ 1.765
France
Healthcare
9
66.3%
1.79 B
$ 18.83
United States
Financial Services
10
62.99%
2.58 B
$ 22.78
United States
Healthcare
11
59.07%
43.19 B
$ 69.12
United States
Industrials
12
55.57%
109.07 M
$ 1.55
United States
Basic Materials
13
50.38%
648.56 M
$ 16.76
United States
Energy
14
50.23%
1.56 B
$ 10.2
Canada
Energy
15
49.25%
504.48 M
$ 10.19
Canada
Industrials
16
44.18%
27.46 B
$ 94.76
United States
Communication Services
17
43.44%
510.21 M
$ 13.82
United States
Energy
18
43.23%
514.69 M
$ 72.95
Greece
Industrials
19
43.01%
166.39 M
$ 4.03
United States
Energy
20
42.66%
2.86 B
$ 7.32
United States
Consumer Cyclical
21
41.38%
103.46 M
$ 2.6
United States
Energy
22
40.25%
385.13 M
$ 3.43
Singapore
Technology
23
40.16%
365.74 M
$ 3.9
United States
Communication Services
24
39.95%
7.72 B
$ 32.22
United States
Energy
25
39.52%
2.80 B
$ 29.27
United States
Financial Services
26
39.25%
775.24 M
$ 11.87
United States
Basic Materials
27
37.27%
244.34 M
$ 6.91
Canada
Energy
28
36.78%
668.44 M
$ 10.01
Canada
Energy
29
36.01%
748.82 M
$ 10.22
United States
Healthcare
30
34.37%
1.70 B
$ 7.39
United States
Technology
31
34.11%
286.30 M
$ 5.34
United States
Healthcare
32
33.87%
248.04 M
$ 5.57
Canada
Technology
33
33.85%
7.81 B
$ 66.05
United States
Energy
34
33.83%
24.72 B
$ 32.56
United States
Energy
35
33.43%
6.72 B
$ 54.08
United States
Energy
36
33.37%
239.13 M
$ 1.68
United States
Basic Materials
37
33.28%
210.23 M
$ 12.29
United States
Healthcare
38
32.94%
18.08 B
$ 20.98
United States
Energy
39
31.56%
333.74 M
$ 10.33
United States
Financial Services
40
31.33%
3.02 B
$ 49.92
United States
Consumer Defensive
41
31.27%
3.37 B
$ 171.24
United States
Energy
42
30.88%
4.55 B
$ 23.54
United States
Healthcare
43
30.59%
7.79 B
$ 33.65
United States
Consumer Cyclical
44
30.33%
2.01 B
$ 15.64
Canada
Healthcare
45
29.82%
782.84 M
$ 16.61
United States
Utilities
46
29.38%
4.36 B
$ 7.66
United States
Technology
47
29.3%
486.86 M
$ 3.6
United States
Communication Services
48
28.61%
758.61 M
$ 7.45
Monaco
Industrials
49
28.13%
10.49 B
$ 33.86
United States
Energy
50
27.66%
56.21 B
$ 199.8
United States
Energy
51
27.23%
2.38 B
$ 21.91
United States
Energy
52
27.1%
124.98 M
$ 6.66
United States
Healthcare
53
26.88%
1.10 B
$ 84.67
Canada
Energy
54
26.86%
767.11 M
$ 30.09
United States
Industrials
55
26.82%
5.98 B
$ 83.32
United States
Energy
56
26.49%
3.09 B
$ 12.35
United States
Energy
57
26.44%
451.38 M
$ 11.66
United States
Industrials
58
26.28%
758.37 M
$ 77.29
United States
Healthcare
59
26.27%
170.30 M
$ 5.63
United States
Energy
60
26.05%
265.31 M
$ 1.88
Netherlands
Healthcare
61
25.98%
4.94 B
$ 147.94
United States
Industrials
62
25.95%
1.81 B
$ 142.04
United States
Basic Materials
63
25.91%
1.31 B
$ 5.92
United States
Energy
64
25.76%
145.95 M
$ 4.7
United States
Energy
65
25.52%
3.17 B
$ 24.66
United States
Energy
66
25.28%
830.89 M
$ 11.55
United States
Basic Materials
67
25.25%
1.80 B
$ 14.7
United States
Energy
68
25.16%
200.83 M
$ 0.6817
United States
Healthcare
69
24.91%
2.12 B
$ 19.18
United States
Healthcare
70
24.9%
658.01 M
$ 5.85
United States
Healthcare
71
24.71%
892.87 M
$ 4.52
United States
Healthcare
72
24.69%
558.53 M
$ 10.34
United States
Healthcare
73
24.45%
290.13 M
$ 6.14
United States
Industrials
74
24.1%
18.89 B
$ 122.96
United States
Basic Materials
75
24.03%
4.27 B
$ 55.15
Canada
Basic Materials
76
24.01%
143.15 B
$ 117.5
United States
Energy
77
23.66%
384.70 M
$ 16.19
United States
Energy
78
23.63%
425.85 M
$ 2.905
Canada
Energy
79
23.55%
6.58 B
$ 95.27
United States
Technology
80
23.48%
25.02 B
$ 74.72
United States
Financial Services
81
23.4%
1.31 B
$ 8.59
United States
Industrials
82
23.33%
173.49 M
$ 4.12
United States
Healthcare
83
23.33%
800.80 M
$ 22.14
United States
Industrials
84
23.24%
239.27 M
$ 7.07
United States
Energy
85
23.17%
119.44 M
$ 45.51
United States
Energy
86
23.11%
7.14 B
$ 117.05
United States
Healthcare
87
23.08%
1.37 B
$ 1.6
China
Healthcare
88
23.01%
15.95 B
$ 136.45
United States
Technology
89
22.97%
8.56 B
$ 38.45
Cyprus
Energy
90
22.92%
330.01 M
$ 1.3
United States
Energy
91
22.9%
231.69 M
$ 20.19
United States
Financial Services
92
22.59%
615.86 M
$ 25.01
United States
Financial Services
93
22.54%
2.34 B
$ 27.38
United States
Energy
94
22.46%
389.73 M
$ 4.87
United States
Healthcare
95
22.46%
882.90 M
$ 15.36
Israel
Healthcare
96
22.22%
2.08 B
$ 37.85
Canada
Communication Services
97
22.06%
2.05 B
$ 88.97
United States
Consumer Defensive
98
22.05%
3.58 B
$ 109
United States
Healthcare
99
22.02%
2.08 B
$ 63.63
United States
Technology
100
21.59%
985.84 M
$ 11.33
Bermuda
Energy
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 2021?
A

ARQQ (Arqit Quantum Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for September 2021, with a gain of 5,803%. Top performers this month include ARQQ, DNA, IVT.

Q What stocks gained the most in September 2021?
A

The biggest gainers in September 2021 were: ARQQ (+5,803%), DNA (+4,550%), IVT (+1,457%), BKSY (+725%), CRVS (+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 September 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 September 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 September 2021?
A

The top performing sectors in September 2021 included Technology, Healthcare, Real Estate, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. ARQQ led the Technology 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 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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