Most Volatile Stocks in the US (March 2025)

For this screener, the filters have been chosen to identify mid-cap stocks with a high level of volatility. 

Market Cap: By focusing on companies with a market capitalization between $250 million and $2 billion, we target businesses that are sizable enough to offer liquidity and stability, yet small enough to experience significant growth potential and market fluctuations. 

Beta (1 Year): A Beta greater than 1 indicates that these stocks are more volatile than the overall market, which can be attractive for investors seeking higher returns in exchange for higher risk. This combination of mid-cap stocks with high volatility aims to present opportunities for substantial gains, ideal for those with a higher risk tolerance.

• Market Cap: $1.996 B
• Beta: 1.71

Strategic Education, Inc. provides education services through campus-based and online post-secondary education, and programs to develop job-ready skills. It operates Strayer University that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in business, criminal justice, education, health services, information technology, and public administration at physical campuses located in the eastern United States. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

• Market Cap: $1.99 B
• Beta: 1.33

Gibraltar Industries, Inc. manufactures and provides products and services for the residential, renewable energy, agtech, and infrastructure markets in the United States and internationally. The company serves solar developers, renewable energy developers, home improvement retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and contractors, as well as institutional and commercial growers of fruit, vegetables, flowers, and plants. It was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.

• Market Cap: $1.99 B
• Beta: 1.22

NextDecade Corporation, an energy company, engages in the construction and development activities related to the liquefaction of natural gas in the United States. The company is also involved in sale of liquefied natural gas (LNG); and capture and storage of CO2 emissions. NextDecade Corporation was founded in 2010 is based in Houston, Texas.

• Market Cap: $1.984 B
• Beta: 1.53

Oceaneering International, Inc. provides engineered services and products, and robotic solutions to the offshore energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment industries in the United States. The company operates in Africa, the United Kingdom, Norway, Brazil, Asia, Australia, and internationally. It was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

• Market Cap: $1.983 B
• Beta: 1.05

OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited operates health and wellness centers onboard cruise ships and at destination resorts in the United States and internationally. The company also sells health and wellness, fitness, and beauty related products, including facial skincare, body care, and orthotics and detox supplements through its timetospa.com website. OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas.

• Market Cap: $1.968 B
• Beta: 2.51

Disc Medicine, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel treatments for patients suffering from serious hematologic diseases in the United States. The company’s preclinical programs include DISC-0998, for the treatment of anemia associated with inflammatory diseases. Disc Medicine, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Watertown, Massachusetts.

• Market Cap: $745.4 M
• Beta: 2.22

Triumph Group, Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, overhauls, and distributes aircraft, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies, and systems worldwide. The company offers aircraft and engine-mounted accessory drives, thermal control systems and components, cargo hooks, high lift actuations, cockpit control levers, hydraulic systems and components, among other things. The company serves original equipment manufacturers of commercial, regional, and military aircraft. Triumph Group, Inc. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania.

You can find volatile stocks easily using Investing Pro. Here are the steps:

• Click on the Screener tool.
• Select ‘Market Cap’ as a filter and set the values between $250 million and $2 billion (2,000 million)
• For US-centric stocks, select ‘United States’ under the ‘Trading Region’ tab drop-down, and make sure to check (select) the ‘Primary Trading Item’ option.

• Add a filter for ‘Beta (1 Year)’ greater than 1

Volatile stocks are those that experience significant price fluctuations over a short period. These fluctuations can be caused by various factors such as news, earnings reports, market sentiment, or changes in industry trends.

Volatility can stem from a variety of factors including market conditions, company performance, investor sentiment, and external events. Stocks of newer or smaller companies, for example, tend to be more volatile as they are more susceptible to market shifts and news.

Investing in volatile stocks can be risky due to the potential for large price swings. While volatility can lead to quick gains, it can also result in significant losses if the market moves against you. Additionally, volatile stocks may be more prone to sudden downturns or crashes.

Diversification is key to managing risk in any investment portfolio. By spreading your investments across different asset classes and sectors, you can reduce the impact of volatility on your overall portfolio. It’s also important to conduct thorough research and stay informed about the companies you’re investing in.

Some investors specialize in trading volatile stocks, employing strategies such as momentum trading, swing trading, or day trading. These strategies involve buying and selling stocks quickly to capitalize on short-term price movements. However, they require a high level of skill and discipline.