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#1 SNWV leads with +9,999% January 2022

SNWV (SANUWAVE Health, Inc.) is the best performing stock in January 2022. Following are META (+1,950%) and GOAI (+551%). Top performing sectors: Healthcare (+857% avg, 3 in top 10), Communication Services (+505% avg, 2 in top 10), Technology (+137% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers January 2022 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of January 2022 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 January 2022, 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.

January 2022 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 January 2022. 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 8:58 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Jan Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
37400%
135.25 M
$ 15.73
United States
Healthcare
2
1949.95%
1.55 T
$ 608.745
United States
Communication Services
3
550.85%
135.55 M
$ 3.71
United States
Technology
4
73.19%
959.52 M
$ 14.2
Canada
Energy
5
69.23%
107.51 M
$ 2.16
United States
Financial Services
6
50.66%
3.62 B
$ 272.65
United States
Technology
7
45.27%
693.44 M
$ 6.48
United States
Energy
8
41.33%
2.60 B
$ 9.39
United States
Communication Services
9
41.21%
102.06 M
$ 16.4
United States
Healthcare
10
40.79%
158.63 M
$ 4.24
Switzerland
Healthcare
11
38.89%
151.41 M
$ 0.9099
12
33.8%
101.04 M
$ 0.8701
United States
Healthcare
13
33.33%
180.94 M
$ 9.94
United States
Technology
14
33.33%
207.06 M
$ 5.83
United States
Energy
15
32.7%
8.73 B
$ 13.7
South Africa
Basic Materials
16
32.42%
130.07 M
$ 49.56
United States
Energy
17
31.46%
330.08 M
$ 7.41
Canada
Technology
18
28.28%
1.78 B
$ 16.01
United States
Healthcare
19
28.14%
34.80 B
$ 41.66
United States
Energy
20
27.07%
205.04 M
$ 14.96
United States
Financial Services
21
26.62%
393.99 M
$ 4.9
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
22
26.33%
211.44 M
$ 8.86
United States
Financial Services
23
26.13%
4.37 B
$ 87.85
United States
Energy
24
26.05%
790.69 M
$ 36.44
United States
Energy
25
25.77%
2.18 B
$ 119.77
Greece
Industrials
26
25.35%
197.70 M
$ 8.77
United States
Healthcare
27
24.87%
95.00 B
$ 8.62
Brazil
Financial Services
28
23.91%
326.21 M
$ 34.75
United States
Financial Services
29
23.63%
40.59 B
$ 3.84
Brazil
Financial Services
30
23.43%
18.71 B
$ 37.05
Chile
Financial Services
31
23.2%
1.05 B
$ 22.45
United States
Energy
32
23.17%
85.10 B
$ 56.92
United States
Energy
33
22.95%
1.88 B
$ 28
Belgium
Healthcare
34
22.76%
497.93 M
$ 70.57
Greece
Industrials
35
22.72%
119.99 M
$ 9.31
United States
Energy
36
22.51%
207.03 M
$ 7.65
United States
Industrials
37
22.29%
74.44 B
$ 138.95
United States
Energy
38
22.16%
130.06 M
$ 3.47
France
Healthcare
39
21.94%
117.41 M
$ 0.94
United States
Healthcare
40
21.94%
614.45 M
$ 4.13
United States
Energy
41
21.28%
58.22 B
$ 58.71
United States
Energy
42
21.26%
613.15 M
$ 9.48
Colombia
Energy
43
21.09%
37.00 B
$ 3.5
Brazil
Financial Services
44
21.08%
19.40 B
$ 22.1
United States
Energy
45
20.94%
2.04 B
$ 16.62
United States
Energy
46
20.5%
18.72 B
$ 49.9
United States
Energy
47
20.43%
1.65 B
$ 14.66
United States
Consumer Cyclical
48
20.36%
1.12 B
$ 77.06
United States
Energy
49
20.24%
14.76 B
$ 31.33
Chile
Financial Services
50
20.18%
46.07 B
$ 148.97
United States
Energy
51
20.13%
150.08 B
$ 123.19
United States
Energy
52
19.95%
2.02 B
$ 13.2
Canada
Energy
53
19.92%
1.35 B
$ 128
United States
Basic Materials
54
19.73%
141.13 B
$ 21.9
Brazil
Energy
55
19.73%
8.73 B
$ 12.07
South Africa
Basic Materials
56
19.55%
634.91 B
$ 152.75
United States
Energy
57
19.45%
3.95 B
$ 4.03
Brazil
Energy
58
19.06%
6.53 B
$ 9.31
Brazil
Utilities
59
18.72%
378.57 M
$ 6.86
United States
Technology
60
18.67%
4.89 B
$ 44
Peru
Financial Services
61
18.57%
3.80 B
$ 54.79
United States
Energy
62
18.35%
14.18 B
$ 40.13
United States
Energy
63
18.34%
98.00 B
$ 46.96
Canada
Energy
64
18.2%
1.69 B
$ 7.62
United States
Energy
65
17.55%
3.17 B
$ 26.28
Israel
Industrials
66
17.38%
690.53 M
$ 15.85
67
17.04%
1.23 B
$ 94.64
Canada
Energy
68
16.98%
7.54 B
$ 71.64
Mexico
Energy
69
16.93%
3.68 B
$ 4.98
Canada
Energy
70
16.81%
315.36 B
$ 91.95
United Kingdom
Financial Services
71
16.77%
32.38 B
$ 66.9
United States
Energy
72
16.44%
5.89 B
$ 96.53
United States
Healthcare
73
16.12%
2.50 B
$ 59.21
United States
Financial Services
74
16%
210.05 M
$ 60.24
United States
Real Estate
75
15.74%
472.80 M
$ 56.54
United States
Financial Services
76
15.66%
325.45 M
$ 9.22
Canada
Energy
77
15.56%
582.07 M
$ 1.62
China
Financial Services
78
15.47%
43.44 B
$ 5.8
Brazil
Financial Services
79
15.35%
108.11 M
$ 37.716
United States
Consumer Cyclical
80
15.32%
25.55 B
$ 321.97
Peru
Financial Services
81
15.24%
811.13 M
$ 21.27
United States
Energy
82
15.21%
1.46 B
$ 40.57
Greece
Industrials
83
15.2%
55.02 B
$ 29.27
Canada
Energy
84
15.14%
248.11 B
$ 88.98
United Kingdom
Energy
85
14.9%
9.88 B
$ 19.06
Cayman Islands
Financial Services
86
14.85%
7.75 B
$ 62.36
United States
Energy
87
14.73%
577.05 M
$ 5.59
88
14.6%
366.06 M
$ 8.57
United States
Communication Services
89
14.35%
235.34 M
$ 14.57
United States
Real Estate
90
14.31%
14.40 B
$ 29.12
Hong Kong
Healthcare
91
14.22%
665.45 M
$ 58.74
United States
Energy
92
14.2%
5.84 B
$ 40.73
United States
Energy
93
14.18%
4.97 B
$ 64.25
Canada
Basic Materials
94
14.11%
7.13 B
$ 19.86
United States
Energy
95
14.09%
6.96 B
$ 82.4
United States
Healthcare
96
14.07%
549.28 M
$ 26.39
United States
Financial Services
97
13.94%
6.45 B
$ 5.97
Brazil
Energy
98
13.91%
691.21 M
$ 43.73
United States
Basic Materials
99
13.83%
719.64 M
$ 11
Brazil
Financial Services
100
13.83%
577.71 M
$ 14.89
United States
Communication Services
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in January 2022?
A

SNWV (SANUWAVE Health, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for January 2022, with a gain of 9,999%. Top performers this month include SNWV, META, GOAI.

Q What stocks gained the most in January 2022?
A

The biggest gainers in January 2022 were: SNWV (+9,999%), META (+1,950%), GOAI (+551%), OBE (+73%), BTCS (+69%). 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 January 2022. 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 January 2022. 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 January 2022?
A

The top performing sectors in January 2022 included Healthcare, Communication Services, Technology, 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 January 2022. 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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