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 Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) is down 30.2%. Avon manufactures and markets beauty, fashion and home products globally. As of June 4, 2015, 20.3% of outstanding Avon Products, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVP stock.
The price of Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) is down 30.6% since the first of the year. 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.
Since the first of the year, 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has tumbled 30.9%. 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.
Share prices of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) are down 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
Shares of Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) have dipped 36.2% since the first of the year. 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.
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 June 4, 2015, 10.4% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Shares of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) have slipped 50% since January 1. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of June 4, 2015, 21.2% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) have slumped 53.4% since January 1. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of June 4, 2015, 26.3% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.
Since January 1, Natural Resource Partners (NRP) has fallen 59%. 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 Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have fallen 60.5% since January 1. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of June 4, 2015, 25.3% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 92.8% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU 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.
