Freddie Mac is the worst performing large-cap financial stock YTD

What: Freddie Mac has underperformed the S&P 500 by **-15.2%** YTD.
Why: The company's mortgage portfolio has been impacted by rising interest rates.
Signal: Freddie Mac's stock price has fallen below its **$230** IPO price.
Target: Analysts expect Freddie Mac to recover in the second half of the year, with a potential target price of **$250**.
Risk: The company's exposure to mortgage defaults and interest rate volatility remains a significant risk.