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 Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) have slipped 24.5% since January 1. Empresas ICA S.A.B. de C.V. offers engineering and construction services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ICA stock.
Shares of Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) have sunk 25% since the first of the year. Avon manufactures and markets beauty, fashion and home products globally. As of May 14, 2015, 19.4% of outstanding Avon Products, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVP stock.
Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) have fallen 29.7% since January 1. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.
The price of PROS Holdings, Inc. (PRO) is down 30.9% since the first of the year. PROS Holdings provides software applications and solutions for manufacturing, distribution, services, and travel industries worldwide. As of May 14, 2015, 11% of outstanding PROS Holdings, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PRO stock.
Shares of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) have slumped 34.5% since January 1. 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.
Shares of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have dipped 34.6% 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Since the first of the year, Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has dipped 46.5%. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of May 14, 2015, 25.5% 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 47.2%. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of May 14, 2015, 20.4% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
The price of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) has fallen 52% since the first of the year. Natural Resource Partners owns and manages coal properties in Appalachia, the Illinois Basin, and the Western United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRP stock.
Shares of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) have slumped 52.1% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of May 14, 2015, 24.1% 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.
