Lending technology company Upstart (UPST +2.32%) has been a poorly performing stock in the market recently, with shares down by 83% over the past year. However, in this video, Matt Frankel, CFP, discusses why he recently added Upstart to his portfolio, and why he sees brighter days ahead.
*Stock prices used were the midday prices of August 17, 2022. The video was published on August 17, 2022.
Will Upstart Be a Game-Changer for the Lending Industry?
By Matt Frankel – Aug 17, 2022 at 2:50PM
NASDAQ: UPST
Upstart
Market Cap
$3.8B
Today's Change
(2.32%) $0.88
Current Price
$38.60
Price as of November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
The lending technology company's growth has disappeared for now, but what about the future?
About the Author
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.