As 2025 winds to a close, it’s only fitting that we take stock of the names that dazzled investors this year, as well as those that landed squarely on the naughty list.

Markets delivered no shortage of surprises, with some companies shooting the lights out while others tested even the most patient shareholders.

On the “nice” list sit Regis Resources (RRL), Codan (CDA), and Charter Hall (CHC) - three stocks that managed to push through volatility and reward investors handsomely along the way.

Meanwhile, the “naughty” list features Bendigo and Adelaide Bank (BEN), WiseTech (WTC), and Bapcor (BAP), each facing its own set of challenges.

To make sense of it all, Livewire’s Vishal Teckchandani brings together two trusted voices: Hugh Dive from Atlas Funds Management and Jun Bei Liu of Ten Cap. They break down what went right, what went wrong, and whether any of these names deserve a spot in portfolios heading into 2026.