: Biotech and pharmaceutical companies like Vertex saw triple-digit returns due to clinical trial breakthroughs.
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The following report analyzes the top-performing stocks of , a standout year where the S&P 500 gained approximately 20% . Growth was driven primarily by the technology and healthcare sectors. The Top 10 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2017 : Biotech and pharmaceutical companies like Vertex saw
: +103% Gains were driven by breakthroughs in cystic fibrosis treatments and robust revenue growth. best 10 stocks to buy 2017
: Outside the S&P 500, some smaller biotech firms like Madrigal Pharmaceuticals posted astronomical gains exceeding 500% .
These large-cap companies led the market based on total annual returns: