4 Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now

by Portfolio Grader | November 20, 2013 11:30 am

This week, four semiconductor stocks are improving their overall ratings on Portfolio Grader[1]. Each of these stocks is rated an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”).

Mattson Technology, Inc. (MTSN[2]) is bettering its rating of C (“hold”) from last week to a B (“buy”) this week. Mattson Technology designs, manufactures, and markets advanced fabrication equipment. In Portfolio Grader’s specific subcategory of Earnings Revisions, MTSN also gets an A. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, twice the rate of the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTSN stock[3].

FSI International (FSII[4]) is progressing from last week’s rating of B (“buy”) as the company improves to an A (“strong buy”) this week. FSI International is a supplier of processing equipment used at key production steps to manufacture microelectronics, including semiconductor devices and thin film heads. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of FSII stock[5].

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Sponsored ADR (TSM[6]) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to an A. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing makes semiconductors based on its own or third-party proprietary integrated circuit designs. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TSM stock[7].

This week, Himax Technologies, Inc. Sponsored ADR (HIMX[8]) pushes up from a B to an A rating. Himax Technologies designs and manufactures integrated circuits. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HIMX stock[9].

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader[10] 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[11].

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