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 Transocean (RIG) is down 31%. Transocean provides offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. As of March 19, 2015, 32.1% of outstanding Transocean shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of RIG stock.
Share prices of Tidewater (TDW) are down 31.3% since the first of the year. Tidewater provides offshore service vessels and marine support services to the global offshore energy industry. As of March 19, 2015, 13.5% of outstanding Tidewater shares were held short. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 92.8% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TDW stock.
Shares of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) have slumped 32.7% since the first of the year. Aixtron provides deposition equipment, such as that used in lighting, fiber optic communication systems, and mobile telephone applications, to the semiconductor industry. Trade volume is up 271.6% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
Since the first of the year, Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has dipped 36%. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of March 19, 2015, 22.1% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU stock.
Since January 1, Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) has fallen 36.1%. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of March 19, 2015, 23.1% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 94.5% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Since the first of the year, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has tumbled 38.6%. 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.
Since January 1, Penn West Petroleum (PWE) has plunged 39.1%. Penn West Petroleum explores for oil and natural gas. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PWE stock.
Shares of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have slipped 42.3% since January 1. 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 19, 2015, 10.3% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Shares of Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) have fallen 47.2% since January 1. 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 dipped 57.1% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of March 19, 2015, 18.9% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. Trade volume is up 119.5% from the previous week. 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.
