As we close out 2012, energy and materials analyst Taylor Muckerman looks back on some of the top large-capitalization materials stocks that performed admirably for their shareholders. In this installment, he covers Nos. 10 and 9. Watch the video below to find out what had Southern Copper (SCCO +1.14%) and Silver Wheaton (SLW +1.13%) near the top of the charts in 2012 -- and if that momentum will continue throughout 2013.
2 Materials Stocks That Had a Great 2012
By Taylor Muckerman and Joel South – Dec 18, 2012 at 2:00PM
NYSE: WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals
Market Cap
$45B
Today's Change
(1.13%) $1.10
Current Price
$98.23
Price as of October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Southern Copper and Silver Wheaton have both brought incredible returns to investors this year.
About the Author
Taylor Muckerman was lead energy & materials analyst for fool.com from 2012-2013. He is now Head of Retention for Motley Fool Canada.