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 beginning of the year, the Nasdaq increased 11.3%, the Dow is up 14.1%, and the S&P has increased 13.2%.
Since the first of the year, Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) has dipped 44.3%. Barrick Gold makes and sells gold, and is involved with related activities such as exploration and mine development. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ABX stock.
Shares of Eldorado Gold (NYSE:EGO) have dipped 47.2% since the first of the year. Eldorado Gold acquires, explores, and develops mineral properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EGO stock.
Share prices of Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE:WLT) are down 47.4% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of May 23, 2013, 13.3% of outstanding Walter Energy Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT stock.
Since the first of the year, Silvercorp Metals (NYSE:SVM) has dipped 50%. Silvercorp Metals is involved with the acquisition, exploration and development of silver-related mineral properties in China. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SVM stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) is down 50%. Endeavor Silver is a small-cap silver mining company focused on the growth of its silver production, reserves and resources in Mexico. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXK stock.
Shares of Gold Fields
(NYSE:GFI) have sunk 51.3% since the first of the year. Gold Fields is engaged in the mining, exploration, extraction, processing, and smelting of gold. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GFI stock.
Since January 1, NovaGold Resources (AMEX:NG) has fallen 53.3%. NovaGold Resources explores and develops mineral properties in North America. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 40.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NG stock.
Shares of Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY) have slumped 54.2% since the first of the year. Harmony Gold Mining is a mining company which produces gold from its operations in the district of Virginia, Orange Free State. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HMY stock.
Since the first of the year, IAMGOLD Corp. (NYSE:IAG) has tumbled 58%. Iamgold is involved in the exploration for, and development and production of mineral resource properties throughout the world. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of IAG stock.
The price of Banro Corp. (AMEX:BAA) is down 63% since the first of the year. Banro Corporation is engaged in the exploration and development of four gold properties, which are known as Twangiza, Namoya, Lugushwa and Kamituga. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAA 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.
