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 Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) have slumped 30.5% since the first of the year. Helix Energy Solutions is a marine contractor and operator of offshore oil and gas properties and production facilities. Trade volume is up 109.1% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HLX stock.
Shares of Tidewater (TDW) have dipped 31.6% since the first of the year. Tidewater provides offshore service vessels and marine support services to the global offshore energy industry. As of June 18, 2015, 37.9% 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, the price of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) is down 32.7%. Aixtron provides deposition equipment, such as that used in lighting, fiber optic communication systems, and mobile telephone applications, to the semiconductor industry. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 203.3% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) have slumped 32.8% since January 1. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. As of June 18, 2015, 31.3% of outstanding 3D Systems Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.
Since January 1, EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) has fallen 34.6%. 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 18, 2015, 10.9% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
The price of Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) has fallen 34.7% 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.
Share prices of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) are down 49.8% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of June 18, 2015, 24.9% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.
Since the first of the year, Natural Resource Partners (NRP) has dipped 61%. 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 Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) have sunk 63.9% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of June 18, 2015, 21.3% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have slipped 70.9% since January 1. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of June 18, 2015, 26.4% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. 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.
