S&P 500: 12 Stocks Reliably Make Big Money For Investors Starting Now

The last two months of the year are usually the best for the S&P 500. Dozens of stocks are ahead of the rest.

Twelve stocks, incl Broadcom (AFGO), texture (TPR) and Homet Space (HWM) has beaten the S&P 500 in the November-December period in each of the past five years, says Business Investor’s Daily analysis of data from S&P Global market Intelligence and MarketSurge.

All of these stocks have posted average two-month gains of 11.4% or higher in the past five years. This outpaces the S&P 500’s average gain of 6.7% in the same period.

Keep in mind that these are the highlights of what is typically a strong time for most stocks. “Since 1945, the S&P 500 recorded its best two-month price increase and repeat of advance (FoA) in November and December of any other monthly pair, rising by an average of 3.1% and recording a 76% FoA,” said Sam Stovall, strategist at CFRA.

November is the best month of the year

Investors typically don’t need to wait long for some gains late in the year. The S&P 500 rose 1.9% in November on average since 1950, according to the Stock Trader’s Almanac. Which makes it the highest month of the year.

And December is no slouch either. The S&P 500 rose 1.4% during the month, making it the third-best month. Late-year parades tend to be large-scale. “With such a strong showing in November and December since World War II, it should come as no surprise that all sizes, styles and sectors posted positive returns on average during these last two months of the year,” Stovall said.

The best stock to rise late in the year? This is semiconductor maker Broadcom. The stock gained an average of 27.7% in the last two months of the year starting in 2020. In fact, the stock has always risen 18% or more in this period, including 2022 when the S&P 500 lost 1%. In the past year from November to December, shares are up about 37%.

Analysts are now optimistic. They’re calling for 39% earnings per share growth in 2025. That’s not bad for a stock that already has a 99 EPS rating. You have to be patient though. The RS rating is 93, yes, but the stock is extended from its 200-day moving average.

Luxury and space

Two more S&P 500 stocks top the charts in the latest session of the year.

High-end accessories maker Tapestry has gained an average of 27% in November and December in the past five years. It jumped 20% from 2022 when the S&P 500 fell. Analysts believe earnings per share will gain just 8% this year. But the stock carries an EPS rating of 93. The RS rating is 90. This stock is also extended.

What about the airline Howmet? The aircraft engineered metal fabricator is a steady grower. The 90 RS rating supports its steady march to the upside near the 200-day moving average. Additionally, analysts believe earnings per share will rise 36% this year. The stock has risen 23.2% on average in the last two months of the year in the past five years.

This year may be different, Stovall said. The S&P 500 was unusually strong in October of this year. So, if you’re not ready for some stock market excitement, it’s time to pay attention.

Best year-end stocks on the S&P 500

All have beaten the S&P 500 in November and December in the past five years

Source: Standard & Poor’s Global Market Intelligence

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