This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
The price of Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) is down 29.1% since the first of the year. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of March 26, 2015, 23.8% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU stock.
Since the first of the year, AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) has dipped 31.9%. Aixtron provides deposition equipment, such as that used in lighting, fiber optic communication systems, and mobile telephone applications, to the semiconductor industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
The price of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) has fallen 33.3% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of March 26, 2015, 21.5% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of Penn West Petroleum (PWE) have slumped 34.8% since January 1. Penn West Petroleum explores for oil and natural gas. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PWE stock.
Shares of Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) have sunk 35.8% since the first of the year. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of March 26, 2015, 42.3% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock.
Since the first of the year, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has tumbled 35.9%. Helix Energy Solutions is a marine contractor and operator of offshore oil and gas properties and production facilities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HLX stock.
The price of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) has fallen 38.5% since the first of the year. EXCO Resources is an oil and natural gas company involved in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of onshore North American oil and natural gas properties. As of March 26, 2015, 11.8% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Shares of Tidewater (TDW) have dipped 39.2% since the first of the year. Tidewater provides offshore service vessels and marine support services to the global offshore energy industry. As of March 26, 2015, 12.4% of outstanding Tidewater shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TDW stock.
Since the first of the year, Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) has dipped 41.7%. Braskem produces and sells basic petrochemicals and thermoplastic resins in Brazil and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAK stock.
Shares of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) have slumped 61.2% since January 1. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of March 26, 2015, 20.3% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN 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.
