The S&P 500 posted another monthly gain in June, further undoing the third-straight monthly drop in April. And some stocks scored enormous wins.
If you invested $10,000 in January in the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 at the time and reinvested that in each month's top performer, including Coinbase Global in June, you'd have $65,180 now, says an Investor's Business Daily analysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSurge.
That's an impressive six-month gain of 552%. It's quite a feat given the S&P itself is up just 4.5% so far this year. The same $10,000 invested in the S&P 500 would be worth just $10,450 now. That's a gain of $450. The S&P 500 rose 3.9% in June, making it the second positive month this year since January.
Will The S&P 500 Sink In July?
Hindsight is 20-20. And, clearly, few if any investors could have picked the top stock in each of the past four months, as it's not a repeatable strategy. But the staggering numbers this year remind investors that amazing gains can be scooped up by diligent investors who keep buy lists handy for big leaders when the S&P 500 starts to rebound.
In fact, in the second-straight month of gain, the S&P 500 offered many ways to make money. Nearly 66% of the stocks in the S&P 500 rose during June. And of those, nine stocks jumped more than 20% in just one month.
Top S&P 500 Stock Of June: Coinbase
The S&P 500 itself was so strong in June that competition to be No. 1 was fierce. Coinbase was well positioned. The company runs a cryptocurrency market. That's a selling point as the Trump administration pushes for easing rules for digital money. Shares surged 41.3% during the month.
Analysts think the company's earnings per share will sink 30% in 2025. But profit is seen rising 47% in 2026. This is not the time to buy the stock, though. The RS Rating is 97 and EPS Rating is 37. But the stock is also extended past its 200-day moving average.
The rest of the top 10 S&P 500 stocks in the sixth month of the year were a motley crew of stocks, including another utility: Micron Technology. Shares gained 31% in June, putting them up 47% for the year. Jabil is also continuing to bounce. Shares of the semiconductor maker rose 29% in June.
What's Coming Next For The S&P 500?
The big question, though, is: Will the S&P 500's winning ways continue in July? Historically, the odds look so-so. Many investors like to sell in May and stay away.
July ranks fourth of all 12 months for the S&P 500 performance going back to 1950, says the "Stock Trader's Almanac." The S&P 500 rises 1.3% in July on average. The period of May and June is considered a "disaster area" for stocks as many investors take the summer off. But July is usually the best month of the third quarter. Investors also have the risk of tariffs along with layoffs to contend with.
Following three disappointing months for the S&P 500, investors welcomed more relief. But it's unclear if they'll get more.
How To Turn $10,000 Into $65,180 In 6 Months
| Month | Top S&P 500 stock | Symbol | Monthly gain | Sector | S&P 500 monthly ch. | Starting balance | Cumulative value of $10,000 investment in January reinvested in best stock each month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Constellation Energy | CEG | 34.1% | Utilities | 2.7% | $10,000 | $13,410 |
| February | Super Micro Computer | SMCI | 45.40% | Information Technology | -1.4% | $13,410 | $19,498 |
| March | Dollar General | DG | 18.5% | Consumer Staples | -5.8% | $19,498 | $23,105 |
| April | Palantir Technologies | PLTR | 40.3% | Information Technology | -0.8% | $23,105 | $32,417 |
| May | NRG Energy | NRG | 42.3% | Utilities | 6.2% | $32,417 | $46,129 |
| June | Coinbase Global | COIN | 41.3% | Financials | 3.9% | $46,129 | $65,180 |
