Top-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2012
By: Timothy Pollard
Published: January 2, 2013
The S&P 500 posted a total return of 15.89% in 2012, a dramatic increase over the 2.1% return in 2011. Homebuilder PulteGroup posted the highest return among S&P 500 constituents, at almost 188%. Sprint Nextel, Whirlpool, Expedia and Bank of America rounded out the top five with returns of 142%, 119%, 115% and 109%, respectively. Also, see the worst-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2012.








