5 Low Profile Stocks that Surprised in 2021

In this article, we discuss the 5 low profile stocks that surprised in 2021. If you want to read our detailed analysis of these stocks, go directly to the 10 Low Profile Stocks that Surprised in 2021. 

5. Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23

Gain in Share Price in 2021: 196%  

Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) is a bank holding company based in New York. There is muted interest in the stock on mainstream financial news media despite the fact that the shares have jumped 177% in the past twelve months. The strong performance is driven by solid fundamentals and a healthy growth outlook. In the past two years, Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) has consistently beaten market estimates on earnings and future prospects look bright amid growth of private business capitalization in the NY area.  

There are some hedge funds that remain bullish on Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) for 2022 as interest rates rise and equate to a direct increase in earnings. Among the hedge funds being tracked by Insider Monkey, Virginia-based firm EJF Capital is a leading shareholder in Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE:MCB) with 537,542 shares worth more than $45 million.