: Gained 58% as auto parts retailers outperformed the broader retail slump.
: This cybersecurity firm rode a wave of double-digit revenue growth to gain 61% .
At the start of 2018, analysts at firms like Goldman Sachs and contributors for CNBC identified these high-conviction picks: 10 Best Stocks for 2018: The Field Is Set - Yahoo Finance top 10 best stocks to buy for 2018
: The top-performing S&P 500 stock, gaining roughly 80% .
: A medical device maker that led the S&P 500 for most of the year with a 73% gain. : Gained 58% as auto parts retailers outperformed
: Rocketed up 56% by November after a year of steady growth.
In 2018, the S&P 500 faced a volatile year, ultimately ending down roughly 6%. However, several specific stocks defied this trend, particularly in the and Healthcare sectors. Top 10 Performers of 2018 (Historical Data) : A medical device maker that led the
These stocks emerged as the actual top performers of the year based on total returns. : The software industry leader surged 278% . Okta (OKTA) : A top security software pick that gained 149% .