10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — SWI NTK CONN and more

by Portfolio Grader | September 5, 2012 6:30 pm

This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A’s (“strong buy”) on Portfolio Grader[1], have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 15.2%, the Dow increased 6.7%, and the S&P has risen 11.7%.

The price of SolarWinds (NYSE:SWI[2]) is up 109.7% since the first of the year. SolarWinds is a provider of enterprise-class network management software designed by network professionals for network professionals. Trade volume rose notably over the past week, up 112.7%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SWI stock[3].

The price of Nortek Inc. (NASDAQ:NTK[4]) has seen a 86.2% boost since the first of the year. Nortek is a diversified manufacturer and distributor of building products for residential, light commercial, and commercial applications. Trade volume has increased significantly over the past week, up 140.9%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NTK stock[5].

Since January 1, Conn’s Inc. (NASDAQ:CONN[6]) has shot up 115.8%. Conn’s is a specialty retailer of home appliances and consumer electronics. The volume of trades has grown significantly in the past week, up 597.1%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CONN stock[7].

Since the first of the year, the price of Standard Pacific (NYSE:SPF[8]) has swelled 117.9%. Standard Pacific builds single-family attached and detached homes in eight states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SPF stock[9].

Since January 1, the price of US Airways (NYSE:LCC[10]) has grown 106.1%. US Airways Group provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 4.5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LCC stock[11].

Since January 1, American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD[12]) has jumped 122.4%. American Vanguard is a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets products, such as chemicals for crops and animal protection, for agricultural and commercial uses. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVD stock[13].

AOL Inc (NYSE:AOL[14]) has risen 121.7% since the first of the year. AOL provides online content, products, and services to consumers, publishers, and advertisers worldwide. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 3.2. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AOL stock[15].

Since the first of the year, shares of Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL[16]) have soared 175.9%. Lumber Liquidators retails hardwood flooring in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock[17].

Shares of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:REGN[18]) have risen 170.9% since January 1. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals researches, develops and commercializes therapeutics to treat human disorders and conditions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of REGN stock[19].

Shares of Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX[20]) have leapt 264.1% since January 1. Mellanox designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. Trade volume has increased significantly over the past week, up 128.6%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX stock[21].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[1] stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here[22].

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