This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Shares of UTi Worldwide (UTIW) have sunk 38.4% since the first of the year. UTi Worldwide is a supply chain services and solutions company. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 16.9% of outstanding UTi Worldwide shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of UTIW stock.
The price of Coeur Mining, Inc. (CDE) is down 44% since the first of the year. Coeur Mining explores, develops, operates, and/or owns silver and gold mining properties and companies. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 10.2% of outstanding Coeur Mining, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CDE stock.
Since January 1, CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) has plunged 45.5%. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock.
Since the first of the year, Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD) has dipped 45.8%. Sears Holdings is a broadline retailer with full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 14.4% of outstanding Sears Holdings Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SHLD stock.
Shares of Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) have slipped 51.2% since January 1. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 20.3% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.
Shares of Elizabeth Arden, Inc. (RDEN) have sunk 52.9% 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.
Share prices of Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited (EXXI) are down 55.2% since the first of the year. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 18.5% of outstanding Energy XXI (Bermuda) Limited shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXXI stock.
Since the first of the year, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has tumbled 60%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 29.6% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
The price of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) has fallen 62.5% since the first of the year. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Oct. 2, 2014, 27.4% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Walter Energy (WLT) is down 85.8%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Oct. 2, 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.
