Should You Invest in the 3 Worst-Performing Stocks in the Nasdaq-100 in 2025?

Core Viewpoint - The Nasdaq-100 index, which includes the largest non-financial companies on the Nasdaq, has seen significant long-term growth but is currently facing challenges, particularly in the tech sector, with a notable decline in 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Nasdaq-100 Performance - Over the last five years, the Nasdaq-100 has increased by 154%, but it has declined by approximately 8.4% in 2025 [2]. - The index's struggles are attributed to investor concerns regarding the economy, high valuations, and political factors, leading to sell-offs in AI and tech stocks [2]. Group 2: The Trade Desk (TTD) - The Trade Desk has experienced a nearly 53% decline in 2025, marking the worst performance in the Nasdaq-100 [2]. - The company's fourth-quarter revenue fell short of analyst estimates for the first time in over eight years, primarily due to slower adoption of its AI platform, Kokai [3]. - The Trade Desk controls $12 billion of ad spend in a $1 trillion advertising market and is undergoing a reorganization to enhance growth [3]. Group 3: Marvell Technology (MRVL) - Marvell Technology's stock is down nearly 44% in 2025, despite reporting adjusted earnings of $0.60 on revenue of $1.82 billion, which beat analyst estimates [5][6]. - The company's disappointing guidance for the first fiscal quarter of 2026 led to a significant drop in stock price, as investors expected more upside [6]. - Marvell's valuation has decreased from a peak of 80 times forward earnings to 24 times, making it more attractive, but it is likely to be influenced by the broader AI sector [7][8]. Group 4: Tesla (TSLA) - Tesla's stock is down nearly 35% in 2025, amidst concerns over CEO Elon Musk's political involvement and its impact on customer perception [9][10]. - The company faces challenges with declining deliveries in Europe and China, with analysts predicting the lowest delivery numbers in three years [10]. - Despite the struggles, there are expectations for potential growth from new revenue streams, including self-driving technology and robotics [11].