13 “Triple A” Stocks to Buy

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This week, 13 stocks get A’s (“strong buy”) in Portfolio Grader‘s three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade, and Quantitative Grade.

These are the best of the best in the entire Portfolio Grader database. This week, there are 4,157 stocks and only these 13 get top marks in all categories to make the elite “Triple A” stocks list. Here they are:

Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ:ACGL) writes insurance and reinsurance on a worldwide basis. Shares of ACGL have climbed 10.6% since January 1. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 8.3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACGL stock.

Air Methods (NASDAQ:AIRM) provides air medical emergency transport services and systems in the United States. Shares of the stock have risen 39.1% since January 1. This is better than the Nasdaq, which has seen a 21.1% increase over the same period. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIRM stock.

magicJack (NASDAQ:CALL) provides voice over Internet protocol services over various platforms. Shares of the stock have risen 95.7% since January 1. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CALL stock.

Calumet Specialty Products (NASDAQ:CLMT) produces hydrocarbon products in North America. Since January 1, CLMT has jumped 48.4%. The stock has a dividend yield of 2.4%. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 9.5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLMT stock.

Cooper Tire & Rubber (NYSE:CTB) produces and markets tires for passenger vehicles, light trucks, medium trucks, motorsports, and motorcycles that are sold in the replacement tire market. Since January 1, CTB has risen 61.3%. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 4.7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CTB stock.

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) builds and sells homes in the United States, as well as provides mortgage financing and title agency services to homebuyers. The price of DHI is up 68.8% since the first of the year. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 8. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DHI stock.

Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) retails hardwood flooring in the United States. Since the start of the year, LL has soared 187.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock.

Liquidity Services (NASDAQ:LQDT) provides full service solutions to market and sell surplus assets and wholesale goods. Since the start of the year, LQDT has increased 38.1%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LQDT stock.

Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX) designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. Stock prices have risen 220.2% since the first of the year. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX stock.

Par Pharmaceutical (NYSE:PRX) develops, manufactures, and distributes generic and branded pharmaceuticals in the United States. PRX is 52.4% higher since the beginning of the year. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PRX stock.

Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC) provides products and services for safety, security, protection, and sport. SWHC is up 147.9% since January 1. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SWHC stock.

Syntel (NASDAQ:SYNT) provides strategic Information Technology/Business Process Outsourcing solutions to Global 2000 companies. Shares of the stock have risen 30.5% since January 1. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SYNT stock.

Taro Pharmaceutical (NYSE:TARO) is engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, as well as active pharmaceutical ingredients in the United States, Canada and Israel. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 9.4. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TARO 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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