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#1 QBTS leads with +161% May 2023

QBTS (D-Wave Quantum Inc.) is the best performing stock in May 2023. Following are AI (+115%) and IONQ (+97%). Top performing sectors: Real Estate (+44% avg, 1 in top 10), Financial Services (+37% avg, 1 in top 10), Technology (+35% avg, 5 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers May 2023 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Discover the best stocks of May 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 May 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
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
161.14%
5.65 B
$ 16.52
United States
Technology
2
114.76%
2.26 B
$ 16.4
United States
Technology
3
96.54%
14.01 B
$ 47.05
United States
Technology
4
86.44%
41.43 B
$ 354.24
United States
Consumer Cyclical
5
77.73%
615.52 M
$ 7.99
United States
Healthcare
6
60.61%
1.13 B
$ 4.34
United States
Technology
7
55.79%
3.73 B
$ 50.42
United States
Financial Services
8
54.81%
4.96 B
$ 9.43
United States
Real Estate
9
54.65%
78.28 B
$ 224.64
United States
Technology
10
54.59%
3.01 B
$ 12.61
United Kingdom
Communication Services
11
54.15%
484.67 M
$ 6
United States
Industrials
12
47.86%
3.26 B
$ 13.8
United States
Technology
13
46.8%
5.48 B
$ 8.49
United States
Industrials
14
45.85%
1.81 B
$ 17.34
United States
Industrials
15
42.34%
358.72 M
$ 5.81
United States
Technology
16
39.53%
280.23 M
$ 1.49
United States
Technology
17
38.69%
152.27 M
$ 14.99
United States
Real Estate
18
37.93%
362.92 M
$ 2.1
United States
Financial Services
19
37.89%
2.30 B
$ 3.87
Canada
Technology
20
37.58%
152.92 M
$ 5
United States
Real Estate
21
33.96%
15.74 B
$ 102.56
United States
Technology
22
33.9%
618.05 M
$ 10.44
United States
Healthcare
23
33.7%
5.26 B
$ 51.72
United States
Technology
24
33.66%
122.46 M
$ 14.6
United States
Utilities
25
33.18%
4.44 B
$ 94.24
United States
Consumer Cyclical
26
30.96%
5.30 B
$ 108.25
United States
Technology
27
30.95%
422.53 M
$ 5.47
United States
Healthcare
28
30.29%
6.19 B
$ 18.46
United States
Technology
29
30.23%
51.82 B
$ 135.71
United States
Industrials
30
30.16%
6.09 B
$ 3.8
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
31
29.65%
11.12 B
$ 24.85
United States
Consumer Cyclical
32
29.41%
3.28 B
$ 75.25
United States
Consumer Cyclical
33
29.21%
7.71 B
$ 146.85
United States
Consumer Cyclical
34
29.17%
114.02 M
$ 13.3
United States
Consumer Defensive
35
29.05%
1.47 B
$ 19.93
United States
Technology
36
28.98%
9.46 B
$ 89.06
Netherlands
Technology
37
28.94%
1.49 B
$ 14.07
United States
Healthcare
38
28.47%
1.71 B
$ 13.49
United States
Consumer Cyclical
39
28.04%
4.40 B
$ 8.32
United States
Consumer Cyclical
40
27.73%
11.71 B
$ 13.68
United States
Industrials
41
27.38%
740.70 M
$ 23.88
United States
Financial Services
42
26.5%
1.87 B
$ 10.33
United States
Consumer Cyclical
43
26.43%
6.25 B
$ 11.69
United States
Technology
44
26.4%
686.35 M
$ 5.1
Brazil
Technology
45
25.86%
314.35 M
$ 17.2
United States
Technology
46
25.75%
75.48 B
$ 15.62
Brazil
Financial Services
47
25.42%
372.34 M
$ 3.09
United States
Consumer Cyclical
48
24.96%
26.95 B
$ 82.46
United States
Technology
49
24.95%
11.69 B
$ 90.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
50
24.34%
991.98 M
$ 25.69
United States
Energy
51
24.11%
2.83 B
$ 31.26
United States
Technology
52
24%
1.42 B
$ 4.16
United States
Communication Services
53
23.87%
987.13 M
$ 12.24
United States
Industrials
54
23.55%
16.20 B
$ 146.56
United States
Industrials
55
23.49%
280.80 M
$ 6.07
United States
Technology
56
23.42%
3.33 B
$ 36.56
United States
Technology
57
23.08%
26.18 B
$ 496.79
United States
Technology
58
23%
187.52 M
$ 1.38
United States
Consumer Cyclical
59
22.81%
328.57 M
$ 2.03
United States
Utilities
60
22.7%
1.42 B
$ 24.08
United States
Utilities
61
22.37%
957.03 M
$ 4.31
China
Consumer Cyclical
62
21.08%
719.27 M
$ 1.88
United States
Communication Services
63
20.98%
2.10 B
$ 15.5
United States
Technology
64
20.95%
194.71 B
$ 938.28
United States
Technology
65
20.92%
290.88 M
$ 4.08
United States
Technology
66
20.89%
95.13 B
$ 350.23
United States
Consumer Cyclical
67
20.88%
4.44 B
$ 103.97
United States
Consumer Cyclical
68
20.62%
2.28 B
$ 13.95
United States
Technology
69
20.38%
12.94 B
$ 362.16
Cayman Islands
Technology
70
20.38%
5.17 B
$ 82.72
United States
Technology
71
20.3%
5.02 B
$ 87.47
United States
Healthcare
72
20.29%
14.80 B
$ 49.08
United States
Technology
73
19.9%
374.62 M
$ 3.33
Switzerland
Healthcare
74
19.69%
23.78 B
$ 40.79
United States
Technology
75
19.57%
1.34 B
$ 14.16
United States
Industrials
76
19.51%
1.10 B
$ 17.52
United States
Consumer Cyclical
77
18.97%
28.27 B
$ 245.74
Canada
Technology
78
18.45%
390.20 M
$ 1.55
United States
Healthcare
79
18.34%
44.03 B
$ 32.47
United States
Consumer Cyclical
80
18.24%
9.40 B
$ 190.25
United States
Industrials
81
17.95%
1.03 B
$ 8.69
United States
Consumer Cyclical
82
17.86%
109.93 M
$ 3.06
South Korea
Technology
83
17.81%
2.58 B
$ 58.5
Luxembourg
Technology
84
17.45%
490.34 M
$ 26.05
United States
Healthcare
85
17.4%
1.34 T
$ 258.91
Taiwan
Technology
86
16.99%
651.36 M
$ 82.53
United States
Industrials
87
16.97%
2.37 B
$ 15.68
Singapore
Industrials
88
16.96%
4.05 B
$ 3.79
Brazil
Energy
89
16.94%
1.18 B
$ 7.5
United Arab Emirates
Technology
90
16.87%
40.37 B
$ 174.06
United States
Communication Services
91
16.85%
1.06 B
$ 30
United States
Industrials
92
16.84%
12.32 B
$ 7.29
United States
Communication Services
93
16.65%
113.54 M
$ 10.47
United States
Consumer Cyclical
94
16.47%
36.87 B
$ 29.51
United States
Consumer Cyclical
95
16.45%
4.02 B
$ 107.4
United States
Industrials
96
16.28%
92.17 B
$ 132.96
United States
Communication Services
97
15.91%
14.93 B
$ 189.18
United States
Industrials
98
15.87%
716.98 M
$ 6.24
Mexico
Industrials
99
15.85%
197.45 B
$ 94.68
United States
Technology
100
15.38%
984.07 M
$ 317.37
United States
Consumer Cyclical
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of May 2023?
A

QBTS (D-Wave Quantum Inc.) was the best performing stock in May 2023 with a gain of 161%. Top performers this month include QBTS, AI, IONQ.

Q What stocks gained the most in May 2023?
A

The biggest gainers in May 2023 were: QBTS (+161%), AI (+115%), IONQ (+97%), CVNA (+86%), WEAV (+78%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Which sectors performed best in May 2023?
A

The top performing sectors in May 2023 included Technology, Consumer Cyclical, Healthcare, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. QBTS 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.

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.