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#1 TDS leads with +171% August 2023

TDS (Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.) is the best performing stock in August 2023. Following are USM (+162%) and STG (+95%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+63% avg, 2 in top 10), Consumer Defensive (+30% avg, 1 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+20% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers August 2023 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Discover the best stocks of August 2023 ranked by monthly performance. Find out which public companies delivered the highest returns this month, with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.
2023

This ranking shows the best performing stocks during August 2023, calculated from the first to the last trading day of the month. Using split-adjusted data ensures accurate performance calculations.

Monthly performance rankings help identify short-term momentum and sector rotation patterns that may not be visible in longer timeframes. These rapid movers often present opportunities for traders and momentum investors.

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Aug Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
171%
4.53 B
$ 39.38
United States
Communication Services
2
162.41%
6.62 B
$ 77.01
United States
Communication Services
3
94.59%
116.75 M
$ 8.65
China
Consumer Defensive
4
48.47%
51.82 B
$ 135.71
United States
Industrials
5
44.12%
2.60 B
$ 21.84
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
6
37.03%
4.12 B
$ 32.9
United States
Technology
7
36.08%
4.44 B
$ 94.24
United States
Consumer Cyclical
8
32.61%
1.16 B
$ 7.89
United States
Technology
9
30.04%
12.94 B
$ 362.16
Cayman Islands
Technology
10
29.55%
644.98 M
$ 4.87
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
11
28%
305.17 M
$ 7.68
United States
Industrials
12
26.87%
21.58 B
$ 938.99
United States
Energy
13
26.47%
913.22 M
$ 10.46
United States
Financial Services
14
26.03%
1.86 B
$ 45.73
United States
Technology
15
25.68%
140.20 M
$ 0.9782
France
Technology
16
25.58%
6.55 B
$ 12.96
Guernsey
Consumer Cyclical
17
25.01%
7.71 B
$ 146.85
United States
Consumer Cyclical
18
24.58%
7.57 B
$ 32.73
United States
Technology
19
24.37%
369.52 M
$ 4.66
Isle of Man
Basic Materials
20
23.51%
7.73 B
$ 25.3
China
Consumer Cyclical
21
22.82%
364.75 M
$ 33.84
United States
Consumer Cyclical
22
22.32%
677.97 B
$ 756.28
United States
Healthcare
23
22.19%
129.62 B
$ 40.9
Switzerland
Financial Services
24
21.82%
2.26 B
$ 2.95
United States
Real Estate
25
21.61%
11.17 B
$ 13.95
United States
Energy
26
21.43%
197.16 M
$ 14.63
United States
Consumer Cyclical
27
21.34%
507.88 M
$ 13.61
Mexico
Consumer Cyclical
28
20.07%
351.23 M
$ 21.81
United States
Basic Materials
29
19.48%
4.92 B
$ 21.56
United States
Consumer Cyclical
30
19.41%
2.98 B
$ 36.63
United States
Consumer Cyclical
31
19.09%
18.73 B
$ 132.5
United States
Technology
32
19.07%
2.37 B
$ 15.68
Singapore
Industrials
33
19.06%
7.83 B
$ 138.07
United States
Consumer Defensive
34
18.49%
6.98 B
$ 52.13
United States
Consumer Cyclical
35
18.43%
273.33 M
$ 5.44
United States
Financial Services
36
17.73%
22.82 B
$ 19.89
Israel
Healthcare
37
17.63%
2.80 B
$ 30.12
United States
Consumer Cyclical
38
17.6%
2.24 B
$ 8.8
United States
Energy
39
17.57%
4.57 B
$ 80.68
United States
Basic Materials
40
17.23%
3.13 B
$ 27.19
United States
Energy
41
17.05%
2.58 B
$ 58.5
Luxembourg
Technology
42
16.81%
1.47 B
$ 38.36
United States
Industrials
43
16.69%
1.80 B
$ 13.03
United States
Technology
44
16.59%
1.86 B
$ 142.12
United States
Basic Materials
45
16.18%
2.24 B
$ 19.16
Bermuda
Financial Services
46
15.9%
1.10 B
$ 8.28
Bermuda
Industrials
47
15.77%
3.40 B
$ 19.61
United States
Consumer Cyclical
48
15.63%
4.70 B
$ 37.31
United States
Consumer Defensive
49
15.45%
872.38 M
$ 16.75
Switzerland
Consumer Cyclical
50
15.36%
544.08 M
$ 49.57
United States
Industrials
51
15.17%
8.13 B
$ 76.1
United States
Technology
52
15.13%
6.90 B
$ 99.02
United States
Financial Services
53
14.77%
244.56 B
$ 54.3
Denmark
Healthcare
54
14.69%
740.70 M
$ 23.88
United States
Financial Services
55
14.67%
14.32 B
$ 21.26
United States
Industrials
56
14.17%
407.31 M
$ 15.25
United States
Utilities
57
14.16%
648.56 M
$ 16.76
United States
Energy
58
13.75%
3.06 B
$ 174.01
United States
Energy
59
13.65%
305.81 M
$ 14
United States
Energy
60
13.57%
240.40 M
$ 2.71
United States
Real Estate
61
13.33%
1.77 B
$ 7.45
United States
Healthcare
62
13.26%
5.08 B
$ 22.05
United States
Industrials
63
13.24%
1.32 B
$ 32.49
United States
Industrials
64
13.22%
1.49 B
$ 7.49
Switzerland
Technology
65
13.16%
2.11 B
$ 46.03
United States
Consumer Cyclical
66
13.03%
1.35 B
$ 8.98
Argentina
Utilities
67
12.89%
6.05 B
$ 48.59
United States
Energy
68
12.8%
5.30 B
$ 108.25
United States
Technology
69
12.66%
69.14 B
$ 204.05
United States
Utilities
70
12.59%
2.76 B
$ 16.18
United Kingdom
Communication Services
71
12.23%
1.60 B
$ 57.09
United States
Real Estate
72
12.13%
496.79 M
$ 6.03
United States
Financial Services
73
12.04%
6.68 B
$ 41.31
United States
Industrials
74
11.92%
165.89 M
$ 2.13
United States
Industrials
75
11.91%
4.82 B
$ 5.53
Turkey
Communication Services
76
11.87%
749.69 M
$ 4.12
Cayman Islands
Technology
77
11.79%
1.77 B
$ 27.03
United States
Technology
78
11.6%
279.28 M
$ 18.34
United States
Consumer Cyclical
79
11.58%
13.65 B
$ 51.69
United States
Financial Services
80
11.58%
271.35 M
$ 16.8
United States
Real Estate
81
11.57%
2.25 B
$ 42.51
United States
Communication Services
82
11.4%
994.80 M
$ 9.46
United States
Financial Services
83
11.2%
3.21 B
$ 232.59
United States
Industrials
84
10.7%
2.29 B
$ 21.42
United States
Industrials
85
10.69%
29.85 B
$ 254.82
United States
Technology
86
10.48%
5.12 B
$ 20.18
Peru
Basic Materials
87
10.34%
1.78 B
$ 10.86
United States
Consumer Defensive
88
10.32%
152.92 M
$ 5
United States
Real Estate
89
10.28%
4.67 B
$ 84.09
United States
Consumer Cyclical
90
10.12%
3.48 B
$ 16.06
United States
Industrials
91
10.08%
1.54 B
$ 28.35
United States
Consumer Defensive
92
9.77%
3.59 B
$ 119.54
United States
Industrials
93
9.66%
2.30 B
$ 3.87
Canada
Technology
94
9.59%
799.06 M
$ 155.71
United States
Consumer Cyclical
95
9.59%
151.76 M
$ 0.8933
United States
Consumer Cyclical
96
9.58%
643.74 M
$ 4.83
United States
Industrials
97
9.52%
1.56 B
$ 2.63
China
Technology
98
9.49%
2.40 B
$ 12.31
United States
Financial Services
99
9.48%
18.96 B
$ 263.74
United States
Healthcare
100
9.47%
9.53 B
$ 58.54
United States
Communication Services
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of August 2023?
A

TDS (Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.) was the best performing stock in August 2023 with a gain of 171%. Top performers this month include TDS, USM, STG.

Q What stocks gained the most in August 2023?
A

The biggest gainers in August 2023 were: TDS (+171%), USM (+162%), STG (+95%), VRT (+48%), CPRI (+44%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Which sectors performed best in August 2023?
A

The top performing sectors in August 2023 included Communication Services, Consumer Defensive, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. TDS 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.

Understanding Monthly Stock Performance

Monthly performance rankings reveal short-term momentum patterns and help identify stocks experiencing rapid price movements:

  • Momentum Trading: Stocks showing strong monthly performance often continue their trend into subsequent months, making this data valuable for momentum-based strategies.
  • Sector Rotation: Monthly rankings can reveal which sectors are gaining favor with investors, signaling potential rotation opportunities.
  • 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 - understanding the cause helps assess sustainability.
  • Watch for Reversals: Extreme monthly gains sometimes precede corrections, so consider risk management when chasing recent performers.