5 Best-Performing Stocks in 2021

3. Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 12  

Year-to-Date  Gains: 65%

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) is a Colorado-based company primarily engaged in uranium mining, development and processing. It was founded in 1987 and is placed third on our list of 10 best-performing stocks in 2021. The stock has offered investors returns exceeding 312% in the past 52 weeks. The company is often cited as one of the leaders of uranium production in the United States. It also has stakes in the commercial rare earth business. 

On May 26, Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) shares jumped close to 10% after investment advisory Noble Capital upgraded the stock to Outperform from Market Perform with a $9 price target, implying street-high upside potential. 

Out of the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Chicago-based investment firm Citadel Investment Group is a leading shareholder in Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE: UUUU) with 365,006 shares worth more than $2 million.