10 Worst “Strong Sell” Stocks This Week — SGY AIXG NGD and more

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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 Stone Energy Corporation (SGY) have slipped 39.1% since January 1. 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 9, 2015, 14.1% of outstanding Stone Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SGY stock.

Shares of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) have dipped 39.8% 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 New Gold Inc. (NGD) have fallen 40% since January 1. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.

Since the first of the year, 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has dipped 40.1%. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. As of July 9, 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 the first of the year, Cliffs Natural Resources (CLF) has dipped 41.8%. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of July 9, 2015, 39.8% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock.

Since January 1, Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) has fallen 43.6%. 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 the first of the year, the price of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) is down 53.9%. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of July 9, 2015, 26.5% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.

Shares of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) have slumped 55.6% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of July 9, 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.

Share prices of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) are 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. Shares of the stock have been changing hands at an unusually rapid pace, up 232.4% from the week prior. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRP stock.

Since the first of the year, Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has tumbled 77.9%. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of July 9, 2015, 29% 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.


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