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 slumped 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.
Since the first of the year, New Gold Inc. (NGD) has dipped 35.6%. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.
The price of 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has fallen 36.6% since the first of the year. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. As of July 2, 2015, 31.9% of outstanding 3D Systems Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.
Since January 1, AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) has fallen 38.1%. 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.
Since the first of the year, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has dipped 40.5%. 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, Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) has plunged 44.4%. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of July 2, 2015, 22.5% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have slipped 50% 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 July 2, 2015, 11.5% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Shares of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) have slumped 50.7% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of July 2, 2015, 26.5% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.
The price of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) is down 63% 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.
Share prices of Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) are down 73.3% since the first of the year. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of July 2, 2015, 29% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. Trade volume is up 226.8% from the previous week. 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.
