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title: "Kinsale Capital Is Down Bad -- Here's Why I'm Still Holding"
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description: "Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE: KNSL) has faced challenges recently, impacting its stock performance. Despite this, the author remains optimistic about holding shares long-term. The Motley Fool's Stock Advisor has identified 10 top stocks for investment, excluding Kinsale, which has historically underperformed compared to the S&P 500. The video was published on March 14, 2026, and discusses the company's current situation and investment considerations."
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# Kinsale Capital Is Down Bad -- Here's Why I'm Still Holding

**Kinsale Capital Group** (NYSE: KNSL) hasn't exactly been a strong performer lately, as competitive headwinds are weighing on the company's growth. In this video, I'll give my honest take on why the stock has performed so poorly and why I'm still holding my shares for the long term.

_\*Stock prices used were the morning prices of March 11, 2026. The video was published on March 14, 2026._

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_\*Stock Advisor returns as of March 14, 2026._

_Matt Frankel, CFP has positions in Kinsale Capital Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Kinsale Capital Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy._

Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

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