In the following video, Motley Fool contributor John Reeves takes a close look at Netflix (NFLX +0.60%) to highlight for investors some of the reasons that this stock has been the top performer in the S&P 500 so far this year. John takes a look at Netflix's subscriber base and utilization, and compares it with some of the competition the company faces. Also, John takes a look at the number two and three performers in the S&P year to date, Best Buy (BBY +0.46%) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD 1.75%).
The Top Stock for 2013 So Far
By John Reeves – May 17, 2013 at 5:27PM
NASDAQ: NFLX
Netflix
Market Cap
$468B
Today's Change
(0.60%) $6.64
Current Price
$1103.66
Price as of November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
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John is a senior editor focusing on investigations and financial reform. He's been with the Fool for almost ten years.
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