Worst Performing Stock in 2022

             These Stock are getting beat up badly in 2022

Small, fast-growing companies appeal to investors seeking quick returns, while large and mega cap stocks appeal to those seeking portfolio stability. As a result of this trend, many investors miss a large segment of the stock market: mid-cap stocks. Stocks in the mid-cap range (market capitalization of $2 billion to $10 billion) are neither too big nor too small. These stocks are ideal for investors seeking a balance of growth and profitability. Entering mid-cap equities when they are down, as with any other stock, is a good approach. So, let's look at the worst-performing mid-cap stocks so far in 2022.

While the general market began to rise again last month, several familiar equities continued to fall, adding to their losses from February and March.

Of course, this weakness translates into opportunities for smart investors. However, just because shares of a reputable company have fallen in price doesn't indicate it's a good investment right now. It's possible that the recent selling is merely the latest leg of a much larger correction.

We've compiled a list of the ten worst-performing mid-cap stocks so far in 2022, based on year-to-date returns. The worst-performing mid-cap equities so far in 2022 are as follows:

TuSimple Holdings(-69 percent )

This startup, which was founded in 2015 and is based in San Diego, develops autonomous technology for semi-trucks. Tusimple Holdings Inc (NASDAQ: TSP) stock has been down about 33% in the previous two months and more than 17% in the last month. Its stock is currently trading at over $11 and has a market capitalization of over $2.30 billion. TuSimple Holdings' 52-week trading range is $10.36 to $79.84.

Fluence Energy (-66%)

This corporation, based in Arlington, Virginia, was founded in 2021 and specializes in energy storage goods and services, as well as artificial intelligence-powered digital applications for renewables and storage. Fluence Energy Inc (NASDAQ: FLNC) has lost about 21% of its value in the last two months but has gained nearly 11% in the last three weeks. Its stock is currently trading at $11 and has a market capitalization of nearly $2 billion. The 52-week price range for Fluence Energy is $9.82 to $39.40.

Amplitude (-63%)

This company, which was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, specializes in digital optimization solutions that allow businesses to examine their customer behavior. Amplitude Inc (NASDAQ: AMPL) has lost more than 54% in the previous two months and more than 4% in the last month. Its stock is currently trading at over $19, with a market capitalization of over $2 billion. The 52-week range for Amplitude is $16.60 to $87.98.

Natera (-61%)

It is a diagnostics firm that finds, develops, and commercializes genetic testing services. It was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, California. Natera Inc (NASDAQ: NTRA) shares have dropped more than 48% in the past month and more than 64% in the last year. Its stock is currently trading at over $37, with a market capitalization of over $5.2 billion. Natera's 52-week price range is $26.10 to $129.09.

Aurora Innovation (-58%)

This company, which was founded in 2017 and is based in Pittsburgh, creates and develops automotive hardware and software. It specializes in providing Aurora Driver, a self-driving software. Aurora Innovation Inc (NASDAQ: AUR) has lost more than 18% in the previous two months and more than 4% in the last three weeks. Its stock is now trading at over $4.50, with a market capitalization of over $5.1 billion. The 52-week range for Aurora Innovation is $3.94 to $17.77.

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings (-58%)

Its platform, which was founded in 2008 and is based in Boston, supports biotechnology applications in a variety of industries, including food and agriculture, chemicals, medicines, and others. The stock of Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc (NYSE: DNA) has dropped about 40% in the previous two months and more than 10% in the last three weeks. Its stock is currently trading at over $3.40, with a market capitalization of over $5.80 billion. The 52-week range for Ginkgo Bioworks is $3.25 to $15.864.

Vertiv Holdings (-56%)

This Columbus, Ohio-based firm, which was founded in 2020, designs, manufactures, and services digital infrastructure equipment that supports electronics that process, store, and transport data. The stock of Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE: VRT) has dropped more than 50% in the previous two months and more than 5% in the last three weeks. Its stock is currently trading at over $10.90, with a market capitalization of over $3.80 billion. Vertiv Holdings' 52-week price range is $9.59 to $28.80.

Fastly (-56%)

This company, based in San Francisco, was founded in 2011 and provides real-time content delivery network services. The stock of Fastly Inc (NYSE: FSLY) has dropped more than 45 percent in the previous two months and more than 6% in the last three weeks. Its stock is currently trading at $15, with a market capitalization of nearly $2 billion. Fastly's 52-week price range is $14.24 to $78.08.

Ambarella (-55%)

This company, based in Santa Clara, California, was founded in 2004 and develops and sells video compression, image processing, and computer vision products. Ambarella Inc (NASDAQ: AMBA) stock has dropped about 39% in the previous two months and more than 2% in the last three weeks. Its stock is currently trading at $92, with a market capitalization of $3.20 billion. The 52-week range for Ambarella is $82.59 to $227.59.

HashiCorp (-54%)

It is a software startup with a freemium business strategy that was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco. The stock of HashiCorp Inc (NASDAQ: HCP) has dropped about 45 percent in the previous two months and more than 6% in the last three weeks. Its stock is currently trading at $43 and has a market capitalization of nearly $7 billion. HashiCorp's 52-week price range is $34.47 to $102.95.

Wayfair Inc. (-67.1%)

Wayfair Inc. (W) is an eCommerce retailer based in the United States and Europe. It sells furniture, decor, housewares, and other household items. The company has struggled to retain sales during the shifting COVID-19 pandemic, and net revenue for the most recent quarter declined by more than 11% year over year (YOY). Even more startling is the fact that active customers fell by 12.5 percent year over year during the same time period. Over the last year, Wayfair Class A-shares have returned -67.1 percent.

Zillow Group, Inc. (-64.6)

Zillow Group, Inc. (ZG) is a real estate company that operates websites such as Zillow.com, Trulia, and HotPads. The company's platforms provide real estate rental and sale listings, as well as money generated by third-party broker activity on online marketplaces. Because of the volatile property market, the company stated late in 2021 that it would no longer engage in house flipping and would downsize drastically. As a result, the stock price plummeted. Zillow Class A shares have given investors a -64.6 percent return over the last year.

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (-63.8%)

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (ZM) provides a video, audio, and chat communications platform. As businesses and schools moved their operations online during the early stages of the COVID-19 epidemic, its popularity soared. However, when laws have become less stringent and in-person work and education have resumed in most places, the company may suffer a significant drop in demand. Zoom has given a total return of -63.8 percent over the last year.