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 increased 10.9%, the Dow is up 13.2%, and the S&P has increased 12.1%.
Since the first of the year, Mechel OAO Sponsored ADR (NYSE:MTL) has dipped 50%. Mechel is a Russian metals and mining company, uniting producers of steel, rolled products, hardware, coal, iron ore concentrate, and nickel. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTL stock.
Since the first of the year, Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) has tumbled 50%. Endeavor Silver is a small-cap silver mining company focused on the growth of its silver production, reserves and resources in Mexico. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXK stock.
Since January 1, Rubicon Minerals Corporation (AMEX:RBY) has plunged 52%. Rubicon Minerals explores for gold deposits in the Red Lake gold camp of Canada, as well as Nevada and Alaska. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RBY stock.
Since January 1, NovaGold Resources (AMEX:NG) has fallen 53.3%. NovaGold Resources explores and develops mineral properties in North America. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NG stock.
Since the first of the year, Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:EGO) has dipped 54.3%. Eldorado Gold acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 35.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EGO stock.
Shares of Walter Energy (NYSE:WLT) have slumped 56.7% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Oct. 17, 2013, 13.3% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock.
The price of J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) is down 59.2% since the first of the year. J. C. Penney operates department stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. As of Oct. 17, 2013, 27.4% of outstanding J. C. Penney Company, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of JCP stock.
Shares of IAMGOLD Corporation (NYSE:IAG) have slipped 60.7% since January 1. 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.
Shares of Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR (NYSE:HMY) have fallen 62.7% since January 1. 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.
Shares of Gold Fields Limited Sponsored ADR (NYSE:GFI) have dipped 63.9% 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.
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.
