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Zacks' November 2025 momentum picks returned 28.7% in one year, beating the S&P 500 by 18 points
Article published Nov 3, 2025 · 377 days ago
Source article by Nalak Das, Zacks.com
Updated November 3, 2026
1 Year Later — Nov 3, 2026
How did Zacks' November 2025 momentum stock picks perform after one year?
Four of Zacks' five momentum picks from November 2025 have outperformed the S&P 500 at the one-year mark. The portfolio returned an average of 28.7%, compared to the benchmark's 10.6% gain over the same period.
TRV led the group with a 47.2% return. The remaining picks contributed to an 18-point advantage over the index.
Zacks published this list as part of its monthly momentum stock series. Momentum investing targets stocks with strong recent price performance, and this batch delivered on that premise across most positions.
6 Months Later — May 1, 2026
How are Zacks' November 2025 momentum stock picks performing?
Zacks' November momentum picks have returned 40.5% over the past six months, compared to the S&P 500's 5.7% gain over the same stretch.
Four of the five picks are outperforming the market. One stock, FIX, accounts for much of the spread — it's up 93.4% since publication.
Nalak Das authored the original piece. The picks were framed as momentum plays following a strong October market run.
3 Months Later — Jan 30, 2026
How are Zacks' November 2025 momentum stock picks performing?
Zacks' five momentum picks from early November have returned an average of 13.8% over three months, outpacing the S&P 500's 1.5% gain by more than 12 percentage points.
Four of the five stocks are beating the market. Newmont Corporation (NEM) leads with a 38.8% gain, driving much of the portfolio's outperformance.
The remaining picks have delivered mixed but generally positive returns. One stock is trailing the index, but the group's overall performance puts it well ahead of the broader market at the three-month mark.
3 Days Later — Nov 6, 2025
How are Zacks' November 2025 momentum stock picks performing?
Zacks' five momentum picks from early November are up an average of 0.2% after three trading days, while the S&P 500 has fallen 1.7% over the same stretch. Four of the five stocks are beating the broader market at this early stage.
The standout so far is TRV, up 2.8%. The remaining picks are holding relatively flat in a down market.
Three days is too brief to draw meaningful conclusions about momentum strategy performance. These results reflect only the initial market reaction following publication.
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