7 “Triple F” Stocks to Sell

by Portfolio Grader | May 30, 2014 9:00 am

This week, seven stocks get F’s (“strong sell”) in Portfolio Grader[1]‘s three main grading categories, Total Grade, Overall Fundamental Grade and Quantitative Grade.

These are the worst of the worst in the entire Portfolio Grader database. This week, there are 4,281 stocks and only these seven get failing marks in all categories to make the dreaded “Triple F” stocks list. Here they are:

Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO[2]) is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. The price of ARO is down 60% since the first of the year. This is worse than the S&P 500, which has remained flat over the same period. As of May 30, 2014, 26% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock[3].

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (ATI[4]) produces specialty metals such as titanium alloys and superalloys. Trade volume rose notably over the past week, up 117.9%. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 36.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ATI stock[5].

IAMGOLD Corporation (IAG[6]) is involved in the exploration for, and development and production of mineral resource properties throughout the world. The volume of trades has grown significantly in the past week, up 144.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IAG stock[7].

ION Geophysical Corporation (IO[8]) provides geophysical technology, services and solutions for the global oil and gas industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IO stock[9].

McDermott International, Inc. (MDR[10]) is a worldwide energy services company. Since January 1, MDR has slumped 14.5%. As of May 30, 2014, 23.5% of outstanding McDermott International, Inc. shares were held short. Trade volume has increased significantly over the past week, up 505.9%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MDR stock[11].

American Capital Mortgage Investment Corp. (MTGE[12]) invests in, finances, and manages a portfolio of mortgage-related investments, such as agency mortgage investments, non-agency mortgage investments and other mortgage-related investments. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTGE stock[13].

Newmont Mining Corporation (NEM[14]) acquires, explores and develops mineral properties. The volume of trades has grown significantly in the past week, up 166.4%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NEM stock[15].

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[16].

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