10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — QSII SHLD DB 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 first of the year, the price of Quality Systems, Inc. (QSII) is down 26.2%. Quality Systems develops and markets healthcare information systems. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 122.10. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of QSII stock.

Shares of Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) have slipped 27.9% since January 1. Sears Holdings is a broadline retailer with full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. As of Aug. 28, 2014, 14.2% of outstanding Sears Holdings Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SHLD stock.

Shares of Deutsche Bank (DB) have dipped 28.5% since the first of the year. Deutsche Bank provides investment banking products and services to individuals, corporations, and institutions worldwide. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DB stock.

Shares of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) have fallen 37.5% since January 1. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Aug. 28, 2014, 25.9% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.

Shares of Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) have slumped 40% since January 1. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of Aug. 28, 2014, 12.8% of outstanding Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited shares were held short. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 26.90. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXXI stock.

Since the first of the year, UTi Worldwide (UTIW) has dipped 45.9%. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of Aug. 28, 2014, 10.4% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. Trade volume is up 227.1% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.

Share prices of CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) are down 47.9% since the first of the year. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 97.7% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock.

Shares of Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) have slumped 52.7% since the first of the year. Elizabeth Arden manufactures, distributes, and markets prestige fragrances and related skin treatment and cosmetic products for men and women. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RDEN stock.

Since January 1, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has plunged 58.8%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Aug. 28, 2014, 27.4% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.

The price of Walter Energy (WLT) is down 60.8% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Aug. 28, 2014, 12.6% of outstanding Walter Energy shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT 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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