Stockholmsbörsen opened in the red but managed to recover and traded around the zero mark around noon on Monday, the last trading day of the year. As we wrap up the year, we can see that the broader Stockholm index OMXSGI is up almost 10% this year, while the OMXS30, which includes the 30 most traded stocks on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, is up 7%.
Looking at the winners of the year on the large-cap list, Lundin Gold leads with an increase of 88%, closely followed by cybersecurity firm Yubico with an 86% increase. On the other hand, among the losers in the large-cap category, credit management company Intrum saw a decline of 60%. Following closely behind are the digital sports media group Better Collective, down 56% this year, and communication service company Sinch, down 44%.
Moving on to the mid-cap list, Hoist Finance takes the top spot with a 145% increase, followed by medical technology company Raysearch Laboratories with a 138% increase. However, Catena Media leads the losers on the mid-cap list with a 70% decline, followed by Viaplay Group, down 57%.
In the small-cap category, Precise Biometrics emerges as a winner with a whopping 351% increase this year, followed by Isofol Medical with a 204% increase. On the flip side, Fingerprint Cards B, Xbrane Biopharma, and Episurf Medical B are the top losers with declines of 95%, 86%, and 83% respectively.
Taking a closer look at the top 5 winners for 2024 in each category:
Large Cap:
1. Lundin Gold: +88%
2. Yubico: +86%
3. Lagercrantz Group B: +56%
4. Sectra B: +54%
5. SAAB B: +54%
Mid Cap:
1. Hoist Finance: +145%
2. RaySearch Laboratories: +138%
3. TF Bank: +114%
4. BONESUPPORT: +107%
5. BioInvent International: +105%
Small Cap:
1. Precise Biometrics: +351%
2. Isofol Medical: +204%
3. Saniona: +145%
4. EQL Pharma: +131%
5. Image Systems: +106%
On the flip side, the top 5 losers for 2024 in each category are as follows:
Large Cap:
1. Intrum: -60%
2. Better Collective: -56%
3. Sinch: -44%
4. SSAB B: -43%
5. Dometic Group: -42%
Mid Cap:
1. Catena Media: -70%
2. Viaplay Group B: -57%
3. Dustin Group: -56%
4. Viaplay Group A: -54%
5. Garo: -47%
Small Cap:
1. Fingerprint Cards B: -95%
2. Xbrane Biopharma: -86%
3. Episurf Medical B: -83%
4. Nanologica: -82%
5. Q-Linea: -82%
As we reflect on the year in the stock market, it’s clear that there have been both winners and losers across different sectors and market caps. The volatility and unpredictability of the market continue to shape the investment landscape, offering both risks and opportunities for investors.