Top 10 FTSE 250 stocks you may watch closely

Highlights

• After the FTSE100 companies, the next 250 largest companies fall under the FTSE250 index.
• As of 14 February 2022, the FTSE 250 index stands at 21,672.20 points, down by 1.715.

Being one of the largest economies worldwide, the UK economy comprises of several blue-chip companies whose stocks are publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange. The top 100 companies by market cap fall under the FTSE 100 index. After these 100 companies, the next 250 largest companies fall under the FTSE 250 index.

On 14 February 2022, the FTSE 250 index stood at 21,857.63 points, up by 1.11%. Let’s take a look at the top 10 FTSE 250-listed companies in terms of market cap.

1. Easyjet Plc (LON: EZJ)

The current market cap of the budget airline, Easyjet Plc, stands at £5,262.11 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a negative return of -7.19% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at 27.77%. Easyjet Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 710.40, up by 2.33%, at 1:30 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

2. Wizz Air Holdings plc (LON: WIZZ)

The current market cap of the ultra-low-cost carrier, Wizz Air Holdings plc, stands at £ 4,458.92 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a negative return of -6.58% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at 7.47%. Wizz Air Holdings Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 4,499.00, up by 4.00%, at 1:30 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

3. Centrica plc (LON: CNA)

The current market cap of the electric services firm, Centrica plc, stands at £ 4,571.10 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a return of 45.72% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at 8.59%. Centrica Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 77.66, down by 0.08%, at 1:30 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

4. F&C Investment Trust plc (LON:FCIT)

The current market cap of the investment firm, F&C Investment Trust plc, stands at £4,527.55 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a return of 9.54% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at -5.72%. F&C Investment Trust plc’s shares were trading at GBX 875.00, up by 1.74%, at 1:30 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

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5. TUI AG (LON: TUI)

The current market cap of the travel agency company, TUI AG, stands at £4,476.00 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a return of 6.03% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at 23.45%. TUI AG shares were trading at GBX 285.50, up by 3.52%, at 1:30 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

6. Howden Joinery Group Plc (LON: HWDN)

The current market cap of the trade kitchen supplier, Howden Joinery Group Plc, stands at £ 4,472.02 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a return of 6.45% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at -15.02%. Howden Joinery Group Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 765.60, up by 1.35%, at 1:30 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

7. Weir Group plc (LON: WEIR)

The current market cap of the engineering company, Weir Group plc, stands at £4,347.20 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a negative return of 14.00% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at 0.12%. Weir Group Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 1,713.50, up by 2.33%, at 1:40 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

8. Tritax Big Box REIT PLC (LON: BBOX)

The current market cap of the REIT, Tritax Big Box, stands at £ 4,251.07 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a return of 25.94% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at -7.39%. Tritax Big Box REIT Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 231.00, up by 1.49%, at 1:40 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

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9. Endeavour Mining plc (LON: EDV)

The current market cap of the mining business, Endeavour Mining plc, stands at £4,371.45 million, and its year-to-date return stands at 4.82% as of 14 February 2022. Endeavour Mining Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 1,755.00, down by 1.13%, at 1:50 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.

10. IMI plc (LON: IMI)

The current market cap of the engineering firm, IMI plc, stands at £ 4,118.72 million, and it has provided its shareholders with a return of 25.10% over the last one year as of 15 February 2022, while its year-to-date return stands at -6.97%. IMI Plc’s shares were trading at GBX 1,614.00, up by 2.15%, at 1: 50 PM (GMT) on 15 February 2022.