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 AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) have sunk 50.4% 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.
Since the first of the year, Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) has dipped 50.7%. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of July 30, 2015, 23.9% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.
The price of New Gold Inc. (NGD) has fallen 51.1% since the first of the year. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.
Shares of 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) have slipped 53.3% 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 July 30, 2015, 32.5% of outstanding 3D Systems Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.
The price of Stone Energy Corporation (SGY) is down 58.7% since the first of the year. Stone Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development and operation of oil and gas properties. As of July 30, 2015, 17.4% of outstanding Stone Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SGY stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is down 59.5%. 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, Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) has plunged 62.7%. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of July 30, 2015, 42.6% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock.
Share prices of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) are down 69.4% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of July 30, 2015, 28.7% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) have slumped 73% since January 1. 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 86% since January 1. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of July 30, 2015, 35.3% 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.
