12 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

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This week, 12 stocks get F’s (“strong strong”) in Portfolio Grader‘s three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

These are the worst of the worst in the entire Portfolio Grader database. This week, there are 4,160 stocks and only these 12 get failing marks in all categories to make the dreaded “Triple F” stocks list. Here they are:

Aixtron (NASDAQ:AIXG) provides deposition equipment, such as that used in lighting, fiber optic communication systems, and mobile telephone applications, to the semiconductor industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.

AVX (NYSE:AVX) is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of passive electronic components, such as film capacitors and filters, and related products. The price of AVX is down 18.4% since the first of the year. This is worse than the S&P 500, which has seen a 13.9% increase over the same period. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVX stock.

Braskem (NYSE:BAK) produces and sells basic petrochemicals and thermoplastic resins in Brazil and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAK stock.

Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX) produces primary aluminum, which is an internationally traded commodity. Since the first of the year, CENX has dropped 23.4%. This is worse than the Nasdaq’s 20.4% increase for the same period. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CENX stock.

Fibria Celulose (NYSE:FBR) produces and exports wood-free printing, writing, and specialty papers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FBR stock.

Forest Oil (NYSE:FST) is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, production, and marketing of natural gas and crude oil in North American and international locations. Shares of FST stock have fallen 41.5% since January 1. As of Sept. 7, 22.6% of outstanding Forest Oil shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FST stock.

HudBay Minerals (NYSE:HBM) is a mining company that mines and produces zinc, copper, gold, and silver. The price of HBM is 12.8% lower than at the first of the year. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HBM stock.

International Rectifier (NYSE:IRF) is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of power management semiconductors. Shares of IRF have seen a 3.9% drop since January 1. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IRF stock.

Quicksilver Resources (NYSE:KWK) is involved in the acquisition, development, exploration, production, and sale of natural gas and crude oil. The price of KWK is down 44.3% since the first of the year. As of Sept. 7, 18.5% of outstanding Quicksilver Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of KWK stock.

NII Holdings (NASDAQ:NIHD) provides mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. Shares of NIHD are trading 69.4% lower than at the start of the year. As of Sept. 7, 25.8% of outstanding NII Holdings shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NIHD stock.

SM Energy (NYSE:SM) is an independent energy company that explores, exploits, develops, acquires and produces natural gas and crude oil in the United States. Since the first of the year, SM has slid 30.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SM stock.

TransAlta (NYSE:TAC) operates as a wholesale power generator and marketer in Canada, the United States and Australia. Since January 1, TAC has slumped 29.9%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TAC stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader 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.


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