10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — SVM BTU EXK and more

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This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq rose 2.4%, the Dow rose 4.5%, and the S&P is up 3.9%.

Shares of Silvercorp Metals (NYSE:SVM) have slumped 10% since the first of the year. Silvercorp Metals is involved with the acquisition, exploration and development of silver-related mineral properties in China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SVM stock.

The price of Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) is down 10.2% since the first of the year. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU stock.

Shares of Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) have slumped 10.3% since January 1. Endeavor Silver is a small-cap silver mining company focused on the growth of its silver production, reserves and resources in Mexico. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 26.40. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXK stock.

Shares of Ultra Petroleum (NYSE:UPL) have dipped 10.9% since the first of the year. Ultra Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company focused on developing its long-life natural gas reserves in the Green River Basin of Wyoming. As of Feb. 14, 2013, 14.2% of outstanding Ultra Petroleum shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UPL stock.

Since the first of the year, Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE:ANR) has dipped 11.8%. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Feb. 14, 2013, 15.5% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.

Shares of Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY) have sunk 14.5% since the first of the year. Harmony Gold Mining is a mining company which produces gold from its operations in the district of Virginia, Orange Free State. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HMY stock.

The price of NII Holdings (NASDAQ:NIHD) has fallen 17.6% since the first of the year. NII Holdings provides mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. As of Feb. 14, 2013, 34.1% of outstanding NII Holdings shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NIHD stock.

Since January 1, Petrobras Petroleo Brasileiro (NYSE:PBR) has fallen 19%. Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. explores for and produces oil and natural gas. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PBR stock.

Since the first of the year, the price of Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI) is down 20.5%. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of Feb. 14, 2013, 15.3% of outstanding Arch Coal shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.

Shares of Molycorp (NYSE:MCP) have fallen 24.2% since January 1. Molycorp produces rare earth products, including oxides, metals, alloys and magnets for a variety of applications including clean energy technologies, technology, and defense applications. As of Feb. 14, 2013, 18.4% of outstanding Molycorp shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MCP 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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