10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — WNS NCT CBPO and more

by Portfolio Grader | February 6, 2013 11:00 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 1.9%, the Dow increased 4.2%, and the S&P is up 3.3%.

The price of WNS Holdings (NYSE:WNS[2]) is up 23.1% since the first of the year. WNS provides comprehensive data, voice and analytical services that are underpinned by its expertise in its target industry sectors. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WNS stock[3].

Since January 1, the price of Newcastle Investment (NYSE:NCT[4]) has grown 23.3%. Newcastle Investment is a real estate investment trust that invests in real estate securities and other real estate-related assets. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 4.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NCT stock[5].

Shares of China Biologic Products (NASDAQ:CBPO[6]) have leapt 24.4% since January 1. China Biologic Products is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of human plasma-based biopharmaceutical products to hospitals and inoculation centers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CBPO stock[7].

Since January 1, Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ:VRTS[8]) has shot up 26.8%. Virtus Investment Partners provides investment management products and services to individuals and institutions in the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VRTS stock[9].

Walker & Dunlop (NYSE:WD[10]) has risen 28.9% since the first of the year. Walker & Dunlop is a provider of commercial real estate financial services in the United States, with a primary focus on multifamily lending. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WD stock[11].

Since January 1, Multimedia Games (NASDAQ:MGAM[12]) has climbed 29.6%. Multimedia Games designs, manufactures and supplies stand alone and networked gaming systems. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MGAM stock[13].

Shares of Alon USA Energy (NYSE:ALJ[14]) have risen 30.4% since January 1. Alon USA Energy is an independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products operating mainly in the South Central, Southwestern and Western regions of the United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ALJ stock[15].

Since the first of the year, shares of Delek US Holdings (NYSE:DK[16]) have soared 30.5%. Delek US Holdings is an integrated energy company that engages in refining, marketing, supplying, and retailing petroleum products. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 9.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DK stock[17].

Since the first of the year, the price of Pilgrim’s Pride (NASDAQ:PPC[18]) has swelled 31%. Pilgrim’s Pride produces prepared and fresh chicken products in the United States and Mexico. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPC stock[19].

Since January 1, Lin TV (NYSE:TVL[20]) has jumped 47.4%. LIN TV operates various television stations and provides management and sales services to other stations. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 6.40. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TVL 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].

Endnotes:

  1. Portfolio Grader: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/
  2. WNS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WNS
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WNS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WNS
  4. NCT: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=NCT
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NCT stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=NCT
  6. CBPO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CBPO
  7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CBPO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CBPO
  8. VRTS: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=VRTS
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of VRTS stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=VRTS
  10. WD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WD
  11. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=WD
  12. MGAM: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=MGAM
  13. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MGAM stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=MGAM
  14. ALJ: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ALJ
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ALJ stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ALJ
  16. DK: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=DK
  17. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DK stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=DK
  18. PPC: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PPC
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PPC stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PPC
  20. TVL: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TVL
  21. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TVL stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=TVL
  22. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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