20 Stocks That Could Lose Even in a Raging Bull Market
Not every stock rides a bull market higher. These 20 names are likely to bleed money no matter what the broader market does.
Bull markets bail out a lot of bad decisions — but not all of them. Some stocks are so structurally weak that they drag your portfolio down even when the S&P 500 is ripping higher. That's not bad luck. That's a stock-picking problem you need to fix.
The core issue is simple: certain companies carry too much debt, face shrinking demand, or operate in industries getting disrupted faster than management can adapt. When the tide is rising and these names still can't float, that tells you everything you need to know about their fundamentals.
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For retail traders, the danger here is real. You see green across your watchlist, assume everything is working, and miss that one or two positions are quietly bleeding out. Bull markets create complacency. That complacency is where losses hide.
The smart play is to audit your holdings right now — not when the market turns. If a stock has underperformed during a sustained rally, it's waving a red flag directly in your face. Don't look away. Cut the losers, rotate into names with actual momentum and earnings power, and stop hoping a rising tide will eventually lift every boat. It won't.
MarketWatch has identified 20 specific stocks that fit this losing profile. Whether you own any of them — or are thinking about buying the dip — you need to see this list first. Continue reading at MarketWatch.com
