Portfolio Killers: 10 US stocks that wiped out up to 66% of investors’ wealth in 2026
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Investors in the highlighted large-cap US stocks have seen their holdings lose between half and two‑thirds of their value this year, directly impacting personal wealth and portfolio performance.
Amid the AI trade and ongoing geopolitical tensions, several US-listed stocks have come under pressure in 2026. Here are the top 10 stocks with market capitalisations above $5 billion that have fallen between 49% and 66% year to date, according to Vested Finance data.
Market capitalisation measures a company's total equity value and stocks above $5 billion are considered large‑cap, often influencing broader market indices; sharp moves in such stocks can signal wider economic or sector trends, especially amid AI‑related trading activity and geopolitical uncertainty.
- •Upcoming earnings releases for the listed companies may clarify whether the declines are temporary or signal deeper issues
- •Potential policy or regulatory responses to AI‑driven market activity could affect stock volatility
- •Further geopolitical developments that could exacerbate or alleviate pressure on these sectors