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#1 MINE leads with +9,999% 2020 YTD

MINE (Mayfair Gold Corp.) is the best performing stock in 2020 year-to-date. Following are GSAT (+9,999%) and SNWV (+9,548%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+5565% avg, 1 in top 10), Real Estate (+4270% avg, 1 in top 10), Healthcare (+3071% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Performing Stocks 2020 - Year-to-Date Gainers Ranked

Discover the best US stocks of 2020 ranked by year-to-date performance. This ranking tracks YTD gains and highest YTD returns from January 1st, 2020 to today, featuring the top stock gainers with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.

This ranking shows the top performing US stocks and biggest stock gainers of 2020, calculated from January 1st to the most recent trading day. See which stocks delivered the highest YTD returns this year. Using split-adjusted data ensures accurate performance calculations that account for stock splits and corporate actions.

Year-to-date performance helps investors identify stocks that have been outperforming the market in the current year, revealing trends and momentum that may continue through the rest of 2020.

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Data as of May 7, 2026 at 5:53 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
YTD Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
2909900%
202.62 M
$ 2.91
Canada
Basic Materials
2
15079.63%
10.54 B
$ 81.97
United States
Communication Services
3
9548.48%
136.88 M
$ 15.92
United States
Healthcare
4
7605.88%
4.80 B
$ 40.61
United States
Healthcare
5
6368.26%
7.93 B
$ 140.84
United States
Energy
6
6209.09%
3.26 B
$ 180.44
United States
Energy
7
6163.04%
27.19 B
$ 886.22
United States
Industrials
8
4868.43%
47.58 B
$ 413.87
Canada
Technology
9
4572.95%
3.04 B
$ 96.73
United States
Technology
10
4270.3%
1.37 B
$ 44.14
United States
Real Estate
11
4104.65%
70.81 B
$ 2011.49
United States
Industrials
12
3734.38%
7.83 B
$ 49.08
United States
Energy
13
3712.3%
1.52 B
$ 46.51
United States
Technology
14
3529.16%
113.99 M
$ 2.29
United States
Financial Services
15
3522.72%
81.20 B
$ 285.47
United States
Industrials
16
3458.77%
4.55 B
$ 231.32
United States
Energy
17
3424.68%
14.46 B
$ 274.22
United States
Consumer Cyclical
18
3379.14%
5.05 T
$ 207.83
United States
Technology
19
3108.05%
137.86 B
$ 358.92
United States
Industrials
20
2832.56%
1.80 B
$ 12.61
United States
Basic Materials
21
2695.12%
1.99 B
$ 34.38
United States
Healthcare
22
2620.1%
12.27 B
$ 108.94
United States
Financial Services
23
2581.42%
13.43 B
$ 673.84
United States
Industrials
24
2460.93%
16.45 B
$ 623.33
United States
Technology
25
2313.69%
769.23 M
$ 48.66
United States
Basic Materials
26
2266.37%
6.86 B
$ 104.83
United States
Technology
27
2125.77%
29.29 B
$ 285.56
United States
Industrials
28
2101.43%
2.32 B
$ 15.41
United States
Basic Materials
29
2048.37%
10.16 B
$ 727.54
United States
Industrials
30
1976.94%
525.66 M
$ 74.5
Greece
Industrials
31
1971.62%
8.43 B
$ 32.8
United States
Consumer Defensive
32
1952.53%
917.56 M
$ 76.97
United States
Industrials
33
1842.62%
8.96 B
$ 23.7
United States
Financial Services
34
1837.68%
331.31 M
$ 17.755
United States
Industrials
35
1833.76%
117.83 B
$ 785.24
United States
Industrials
36
1817.46%
3.02 B
$ 48.32
United States
Energy
37
1741.41%
9.43 B
$ 202.54
Israel
Technology
38
1697.96%
258.09 M
$ 8.81
United States
Technology
39
1688.89%
870.32 M
$ 12.88
Canada
Energy
40
1663.01%
742.71 M
$ 12.87
United States
Technology
41
1657.69%
2.55 B
$ 22.85
Canada
Basic Materials
42
1607.32%
498.00 M
$ 18.06
United States
Healthcare
43
1595.7%
7.73 B
$ 15.77
United States
Energy
44
1566.67%
1.43 B
$ 45
United States
Consumer Defensive
45
1565.85%
3.24 B
$ 254.69
United States
Technology
46
1508.7%
174.08 M
$ 15.17
United States
Financial Services
47
1495.56%
11.29 B
$ 25.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
48
1490.97%
13.05 B
$ 22.91
United States
Financial Services
49
1483.39%
2.38 B
$ 130.78
Greece
Industrials
50
1473.03%
23.55 B
$ 168
Hong Kong
Financial Services
51
1460.13%
176.34 B
$ 786.42
Singapore
Technology
52
1428.44%
2.70 B
$ 34.39
United States
Healthcare
53
1415.55%
3.65 B
$ 286.89
United States
Technology
54
1411.14%
2.01 T
$ 425.44
United States
Technology
55
1400.29%
6.69 B
$ 103.97
United States
Healthcare
56
1397.14%
517.55 M
$ 10.48
Canada
Industrials
57
1359.72%
87.85 B
$ 248.59
United States
Technology
58
1328.32%
14.29 B
$ 178.54
United States
Technology
59
1322.39%
11.41 B
$ 36.84
United States
Energy
60
1318.87%
2.75 B
$ 7.52
Canada
Basic Materials
61
1308.54%
16.99 B
$ 534.54
Israel
Technology
62
1304.5%
53.90 B
$ 123.76
Canada
Energy
63
1302.34%
7.08 B
$ 454.78
United States
Industrials
64
1298.96%
49.54 B
$ 134.73
United States
Technology
65
1290.58%
498.24 M
$ 19.19
United States
Consumer Cyclical
66
1290.08%
1.50 T
$ 398.73
United States
Consumer Cyclical
67
1272.78%
6.43 B
$ 92.8
Bermuda
Energy
68
1255.33%
467.62 M
$ 37.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
69
1245.75%
81.56 B
$ 576.79
United States
Technology
70
1243.7%
3.79 B
$ 31.12
Canada
Basic Materials
71
1212.81%
407.26 M
$ 26.65
United States
Consumer Defensive
72
1194.57%
65.46 B
$ 186.82
United States
Technology
73
1157.75%
5.84 B
$ 23.52
United States
Energy
74
1142.04%
6.13 B
$ 35.87
United States
Healthcare
75
1140.95%
4.97 B
$ 13.03
United States
Financial Services
76
1131.45%
1.10 B
$ 15.27
India
Communication Services
77
1126.42%
751.74 B
$ 666.59
United States
Technology
78
1114.29%
13.85 B
$ 17.85
United States
Healthcare
79
1093.84%
6.74 B
$ 139.44
United States
Healthcare
80
1086.44%
13.02 B
$ 82.01
United States
Basic Materials
81
1077.98%
23.24 B
$ 309.81
United States
Technology
82
1041.81%
73.46 B
$ 944.28
United States
Technology
83
1023.05%
3.09 B
$ 86.25
United States
Industrials
84
1015.91%
874.10 M
$ 4.91
United States
Technology
85
1012.54%
42.03 B
$ 943.75
United States
Industrials
86
998.39%
1.15 B
$ 6.81
Canada
Basic Materials
87
986.02%
17.10 B
$ 164.64
United States
Technology
88
974.3%
4.45 B
$ 87.77
United States
Energy
89
961.49%
493.22 M
$ 17.09
United States
Technology
90
954.97%
237.26 B
$ 1816.29
United States
Technology
91
947.7%
667.99 M
$ 31.85
United States
Consumer Cyclical
92
938.71%
8.53 B
$ 12.88
Canada
Energy
93
926.44%
24.33 B
$ 679.09
Cayman Islands
Technology
94
925.31%
22.76 B
$ 458.16
United States
Industrials
95
920.75%
212.70 M
$ 30.01
United States
Industrials
96
876.08%
13.74 B
$ 457.78
United States
Industrials
97
875.85%
64.62 B
$ 344.67
United States
Technology
98
865.75%
8.92 B
$ 571.47
United States
Consumer Cyclical
99
865.45%
1.30 B
$ 10.62
United States
Industrials
100
864.9%
5.03 B
$ 14.57
Canada
Basic Materials
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of 2020?
A

MINE (Mayfair Gold Corp.) is the best performing stock of 2020 with a year-to-date gain of 9,999% from January 1st to today. The top 3 stocks of 2020 are MINE, GSAT, SNWV.

Q What are the top performing stocks in 2020?
A

The top performing stocks in 2020 YTD are: MINE (+9,999%), GSAT (+9,999%), SNWV (+9,548%), INDV (+7,606%), CHRD (+6,368%). Performance is calculated from January 1, 2020 to the most recent trading day.

Q Which stocks have made the most money in 2020?
A

The biggest stock gainers of 2020 include MINE leading with +9,999%, followed by GSAT (+9,999%) and SNWV (+9,548%). These represent the best investment returns YTD.

Q What sectors are performing best in 2020?
A

In 2020, the best performing sectors based on top stock gains include Basic Materials, Communication Services, Healthcare. The top gainer MINE operates in the Basic Materials sector.

Q Which US stocks have the highest YTD returns in 2020?
A

The US stocks with the highest year-to-date returns in 2020 include MINE (+9,999%), GSAT (+9,999%), SNWV (+9,548%). These top YTD gainers are ranked by total return from January 1st to today across NYSE and NASDAQ.

Understanding Year-to-Date Stock Performance

Year-to-date (YTD) performance measures how much a stock's price has changed since January 1st of the current year. This metric is valuable for several reasons:

  • Current Trend Identification: YTD performance reveals which stocks are leading or lagging in the current market cycle, helping identify emerging trends before they become widely recognized.
  • Benchmark Comparison: Compare individual stock performance against market indices like the S&P 500 to assess whether investments are outperforming or underperforming the broader market.
  • Tax Planning: YTD gains and losses are crucial for tax-loss harvesting strategies and estimating potential capital gains tax obligations before year-end.

Factors Driving YTD Performance

Several factors can influence a stock's year-to-date performance:

  • Earnings Reports: Quarterly earnings that beat or miss expectations can significantly impact stock prices throughout the year.
  • Industry Trends: Sector rotation and changing market preferences can drive entire industries higher or lower.
  • Macroeconomic Factors: Interest rates, inflation data, and economic indicators affect stock valuations across the market.
  • Company-Specific News: Product launches, management changes, M&A activity, and regulatory developments can move individual stocks.

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