10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — EGO EXK ACI and more

by Portfolio Grader | March 14, 2013 3:00 pm

This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader[1]. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq is up 4.3%, the Dow is up 7.8%, and the S&P has increased 6.3%.

Since the first of the year, Eldorado Gold (NYSE:EGO[2]) has dipped 25.2%. Eldorado Gold acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EGO stock[3].

Since the first of the year, the price of Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK[4]) is down 25.6%. Endeavor Silver is a small-cap silver mining company focused on the growth of its silver production, reserves and resources in Mexico. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 26.40. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXK stock[5].

Shares of Arch Coal (NYSE:ACI[6]) have slipped 27.4% since January 1. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of March 14, 2013, 12.9% of outstanding Arch Coal shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock[7].

Since January 1, VeriFone Systems (NYSE:PAY[8]) has fallen 29.1%. VeriFone is engaged in the design, marketing, and service of transaction automation systems that enable secure electronic payments among consumers, merchants, and financial institutions. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 32.20. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAY stock[9].

Since January 1, Banro Corp. (AMEX:BAA[10]) has plunged 29.6%. Banro Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of four gold properties, which are known as Twangiza, Namoya, Lugushwa and Kamituga. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAA stock[11].

Shares of Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF[12]) have sunk 30.2% since the first of the year. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of March 14, 2013, 18.7% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock[13].

The price of Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI[14]) has fallen 32.8% since the first of the year. Gold Fields is engaged in the mining, exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting of gold. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GFI stock[15].

Shares of Molycorp (NYSE:MCP[16]) have slumped 34.3% since the first of the year. 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 March 14, 2013, 16.1% of outstanding Molycorp shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MCP stock[17].

Share prices of NII Holdings (NASDAQ:NIHD[18]) are down 37.8% since the first of the year. NII Holdings provides mobile communications for business customers in Latin America. As of March 14, 2013, 34.3% of outstanding NII Holdings shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NIHD stock[19].

The price of IAMGOLD Corp. (NYSE:IAG[20]) is down 41.1% since the first of the year. Iamgold is involved in the exploration for, and development and production of mineral resource properties throughout the world. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IAG 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. EGO: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EGO
  3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EGO stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EGO
  4. EXK: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EXK
  5. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXK stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=EXK
  6. ACI: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ACI
  7. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=ACI
  8. PAY: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PAY
  9. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PAY stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=PAY
  10. BAA: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=BAA
  11. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAA stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=BAA
  12. CLF: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLF
  13. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=CLF
  14. GFI: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GFI
  15. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GFI stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=GFI
  16. MCP: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=MCP
  17. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MCP stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=MCP
  18. NIHD: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=NIHD
  19. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NIHD stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=NIHD
  20. IAG: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=IAG
  21. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IAG stock: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/stock-report.html?t=IAG
  22. here: https://navelliergrowth.investorplace.com/portfolio-grader/

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