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#1 TSHA leads with +372% August 2023

Among the 3,441 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, TSHA (Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc.) has the highest gain in August 2023 with +372%. Following are AHG (+218%) and USM (+162%). Top performing sectors: Healthcare (+63% avg, 6 in top 10), Communication Services (+51% avg, 1 in top 10), Financial Services (+44% avg, 1 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers August 2023 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of August 2023 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 August 2023

VRT Vertiv Holdings Co +48.47% $110.47B
APP AppLovin Corporation +37.51% $138.65B
STRL Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. +31.41% $19.47B
IESC IES Holdings, Inc. +29.72% $12.02B
NTRA Natera, Inc. +29.48% $36.95B
2023

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during August 2023, 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.

August 2023 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 August 2023. 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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August 2023 ranking, complete through August 31, 2023

21 stocks are withheld from this ranking because their price history is under review.

The gain covers the period above. Price, market cap, sector and country show each company as it is today, not as it was then.

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Aug Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
372.32%
1.59 B
$ 5.54
United States
Healthcare
2
218.34%
1.25 B
$ 1.46
China
Healthcare
3
162.41%
6.62 B
$ 77.01
United States
Communication Services
4
126.27%
521.63 M
$ 15.3
United States
Healthcare
5
113.61%
1.94 B
$ 37.75
Canada
Technology
6
99.08%
4.35 B
$ 26.72
United States
Healthcare
7
95.87%
7.85 B
$ 97.82
United States
Technology
8
83.41%
177.56 M
$ 4.93
United States
Healthcare
9
78.76%
284.92 M
$ 19.67
United States
Financial Services
10
74.28%
5.25 B
$ 41.03
United States
Healthcare
11
71.15%
570.12 M
$ 12.07
United Kingdom
Healthcare
12
67.71%
465.79 M
$ 30.48
United States
Consumer Defensive
13
66.67%
9.62 B
$ 60.59
United States
Basic Materials
14
60.86%
1.05 B
$ 27.53
United States
Communication Services
15
59.57%
1.16 B
$ 42.31
United States
Healthcare
16
57.5%
6.35 B
$ 158.43
United States
Healthcare
17
55.56%
683.43 M
$ 6.13
United States
Healthcare
18
53.48%
8.80 B
$ 315.8
United States
Healthcare
19
50%
371.65 M
$ 3.31
Singapore
Technology
20
49.19%
420.99 M
$ 22.31
United States
Financial Services
21
49.06%
248.54 M
$ 3.73
United States
Healthcare
22
48.47%
110.47 B
$ 287.6
United States
Industrials
23
48.07%
632.44 M
$ 15.76
Israel
Healthcare
24
47.8%
1.14 B
$ 9.26
United States
Communication Services
25
44.12%
1.82 B
$ 15.88
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
26
42.7%
247.28 M
$ 2.03
United States
Consumer Defensive
27
42.08%
4.40 B
$ 14.96
Uruguay
Technology
28
41.55%
220.61 M
$ 1.72
United Kingdom
Consumer Defensive
29
41.18%
405.09 M
$ 6.995
United States
Healthcare
30
40.59%
618.69 M
$ 6.45
United States
Financial Services
31
39.57%
504.51 M
$ 10.41
United States
Financial Services
32
39.57%
2.71 B
$ 26.87
United States
Energy
33
39.22%
272.64 M
$ 3.96
United States
Healthcare
34
39%
1.46 B
$ 39.17
United States
Technology
35
37.83%
5.53 B
$ 79.97
United States
Technology
36
37.64%
7.36 B
$ 28.79
United States
Consumer Defensive
37
37.51%
138.65 B
$ 412.73
United States
Communication Services
38
37.14%
271.81 M
$ 2.04
United States
Healthcare
39
37%
7.99 B
$ 219.23
United States
Industrials
40
36.55%
472.33 M
$ 29.52
Cayman Islands
Utilities
41
36.08%
4.41 B
$ 99.35
United States
Consumer Cyclical
42
35.66%
1.93 B
$ 5.42
United States
Healthcare
43
35.16%
189.06 M
$ 5.15
United States
Healthcare
44
34.26%
741.17 M
$ 11.295
United States
Technology
45
34%
2.94 B
$ 140.39
United States
Basic Materials
46
33.84%
349.38 M
$ 6.13
United States
Healthcare
47
33.45%
2.04 B
$ 7.17
China
Technology
48
33.33%
1.73 B
$ 12.68
United States
Technology
49
32.84%
2.76 B
$ 11.35
Singapore
Technology
50
32.61%
3.14 B
$ 20.04
United States
Technology
51
32.15%
886.21 M
$ 74.34
United States
Industrials
52
32.08%
847.58 M
$ 5.51
United States
Technology
53
32.03%
545.93 M
$ 5.2
United States
Healthcare
54
31.47%
1.13 B
$ 166.24
United States
Consumer Defensive
55
31.41%
19.47 B
$ 634.63
United States
Industrials
56
31.01%
3.54 B
$ 36.77
United States
Healthcare
57
30.92%
9.78 B
$ 91.12
United States
Healthcare
58
30.76%
116.88 M
$ 5.71
United States
Industrials
59
30.64%
1.13 B
$ 166.27
United States
Consumer Defensive
60
30.6%
900.05 M
$ 11.98
Ireland
Industrials
61
30.38%
262.51 M
$ 6.24
United States
Basic Materials
62
30.25%
346.61 M
$ 12.32
United States
Industrials
63
29.97%
296.13 M
$ 15.87
United States
Industrials
64
29.72%
12.02 B
$ 603.23
United States
Industrials
65
29.55%
1.71 B
$ 12.89
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
66
29.48%
36.95 B
$ 258.03
United States
Healthcare
67
29.19%
332.47 M
$ 15.68
United States
Industrials
68
29.02%
5.78 B
$ 18.09
United States
Healthcare
69
28.53%
703.66 M
$ 1.78
United States
Technology
70
28.28%
179.68 M
$ 0.6099
United States
Healthcare
71
28.16%
7.07 B
$ 151.46
Israel
Technology
72
28.07%
2.28 B
$ 9.41
United States
Real Estate
73
28.06%
3.22 B
$ 163.89
United States
Energy
74
27.86%
4.77 B
$ 22.66
United States
Technology
75
27.43%
10.18 B
$ 79.03
United States
Communication Services
76
26.95%
1.28 B
$ 3.61
United States
Industrials
77
26.87%
27.36 B
$ 396.62
United States
Energy
78
26.8%
1.78 B
$ 78.37
United States
Healthcare
79
26.59%
817.51 M
$ 40.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
80
26.48%
11.94 B
$ 228.26
United States
Financial Services
81
26.47%
1.36 B
$ 9.42
United States
Financial Services
82
26.29%
1.60 B
$ 16.1
United States
Industrials
83
26.03%
681.80 M
$ 16.53
United States
Technology
84
25.58%
7.45 B
$ 14.66
Guernsey
Consumer Cyclical
85
25.51%
4.97 B
$ 52.34
India
Consumer Cyclical
86
25.01%
12.24 B
$ 230.4
United States
Consumer Cyclical
87
25%
222.60 M
$ 3.38
United States
Healthcare
88
24.58%
2.81 B
$ 12.76
United States
Technology
89
24.55%
536.99 M
$ 76.11
Greece
Industrials
90
24.37%
301.90 M
$ 3.31
Isle of Man
Basic Materials
91
24.37%
497.53 M
$ 4.03
Canada
Healthcare
92
24.02%
853.56 M
$ 23.25
United States
Technology
93
23.51%
3.72 B
$ 12.46
China
Consumer Cyclical
94
23.39%
637.31 M
$ 11.52
United States
Communication Services
95
23.01%
2.04 B
$ 40.18
France
Healthcare
96
22.84%
224.31 M
$ 6.92
United States
Communication Services
97
22.82%
416.07 M
$ 37.46
United States
Consumer Cyclical
98
22.43%
361.99 M
$ 3.86
United States
Communication Services
99
22.38%
442.51 M
$ 42.31
United States
Industrials
100
22.35%
1.27 B
$ 27.52
United States
Healthcare
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in August 2023?
A

TSHA (Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for August 2023, with a gain of 372%. Top performers this month include TSHA, AHG, USM.

Q What stocks gained the most in August 2023?
A

The biggest gainers in August 2023 were: TSHA (+372%), AHG (+218%), USM (+162%), NPCE (+126%), TSAT (+114%). 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 August 2023. 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 August 2023. 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 August 2023?
A

The top performing sectors in August 2023 included Healthcare, Communication Services, Technology, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. TSHA 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 August 2023. 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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