S&P 500: 11 Stocks Turn $10,000 Into $392,513 In 11 Months

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The S&P 500 posted another gain in November, notching its seventh straight monthly gain. Some stocks made some amazing gains.

If you invested $10,000 in January in the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 at that time and reinvested that in the best-performing stocks for each month, including Albemarle (ALB) in November, you’ll now have $392,513, according to an Investor’s Business Daily analysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSurge.

This represents an impressive 11-month gain of 3,825%. That’s quite an accomplishment considering the S&P itself is up just 16.5% so far this year. And the same $10,000 invested in the S&P 500 would be worth only $11,650 now. That’s a gain of $1,650. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in November, making it the eighth positive month this year since January.

Will the S&P 500 sink in November?

Hindsight is 20-20. Obviously, few, if any, investors could have picked the top stock in each of the past 11 months, because it is not a repeatable strategy. But this year’s staggering numbers remind investors that eye-popping gains can be made by diligent investors who keep their buy lists on hand for the top leaders when the S&P 500 starts hitting its highs.

In fact, during its seven straight months of gains, the S&P 500 has offered many ways to make money. Nearly 320 stocks in the S&P 500 rose during the month of November. Of these stocks, nine stocks jumped more than 20% in just one month.

Top S&P 500 Stocks for November: Albemarle

The competition was tough in November as the S&P 500 stock ranked first. Albemarle was in good shape. The company is a mine of many of the materials that go into making semiconductors. Albemarle stock is up 32.8% this month, marking the ninth-best monthly performance of any S&P 500 stock this year so far.

This was the second time this year that Albemarle stock was the top stock for the month in the S&P 500. Last month, Advanced micro devices (AMD) stock was the top stock, with an increase of 57.6%.

Analysts believe Albemarle’s earnings per share will rise 63% in 2025. Earnings are expected to rise 205% in 2026. But now is not a good time to buy the stock. The RS rating is 94 and the EPS rating is 64, out of 99. But the stock is also extended nicely past its 200-day moving average.

The rest of the top 10 stocks in the S&P 500 in the 11th month of the year include a mixed bag of stocks. Pharma Eli Lilly (LLY) shares rose 27% in November, putting them up 39% for the year. Health care play Solvents (SOLV) also continues to rebound. Shares of the chip equipment maker rose 23% in November.

What’s next for the S&P 500?

But the big question is: Will the S&P 500 continue to post gains in December? Historically, the odds are very good. November is usually the third best month of the year for stocks.

December ranks third out of all 12 months for the S&P 500’s performance since 1950, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% in December on average. This year could be disappointing. Stocks are near all-time highs. Investors also face the risks of tariffs as well as layoffs to contend with.

After several strong months for the S&P 500, investors are hoping for more gains. But at some point, the market may experience the downside.

How to turn $10,000 into $392,513 in 11 months

month	Top S&P 500 stocks	code	Monthly gains	sector	Standard & Poor’s 500 monthly quarterly.	Starting balance	The cumulative value of the $10,000 investment in January is reinvested in the best stocks every month
January	Energy constellation	CEG	34.1%	Facilities	2.7%	$10,000	$13,410
February	Super micro computer	SMCI	45.4%	information technology	-1.4%	$13,410	$19,498
He walks	Dollar General	General Manager	18.5%	Consumer goods	-5.8%	$19,498	$23,105
April	Palantir Technologies	Belter	40.3%	information technology	-0.8%	$23,105	$32,417
maybe	NRG Energy	NRG	42.3%	Facilities	6.2%	$32,417	$46,129
June	Coinbase International	currency	42.4%	finance	5.0%	$46,129	$65,688
July	Generac Holding Company	GNRC	35.9%	Industries	2.2%	$65,688	$89,270
August	Albemarle	Alp	25.2%	Communications services	1.9%	$89,270	$111,766
September	Warner Bros. Discovery	WBD	67.8%	Communications services	3.5%	$111,766	$187,543
October	Advanced micro devices	AMD	57.6%	information technology	2.0%	$187,543	$295,567
November	Albemarle	Alp	32.9%	Materials	0.4%	$295,567	$392,513