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 is up 10.4%, the Dow increased 13.6%, and the S&P is up 12.3%.
Shares of NovaGold Resources (AMEX:NG) have slipped 44.4% since January 1. NovaGold Resources explores and develops mineral properties in North America. The stock has a trailing PE Ratio of 40.80. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NG stock.
Shares of Companhia Siderurgica Naciona (NYSE:SID) have slumped 47.3% since the first of the year. Companhia Siderurgica Nacional produces a line of steel products, including slabs, hot- and cold-rolled, galvanized and tin mill products for the distribution, packaging, automotive, home appliance and construction industries. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SID stock.
Since the first of the year, Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) has dipped 47.4%. 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.
Since the first of the year, the price of Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI) is down 48.7%. 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.
The price of Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF) has fallen 49.4% since the first of the year. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of June 13, 2013, 23.8% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock.
Since January 1, Harmony Gold Mining
(NYSE:HMY) has fallen 50.6%. 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.
Shares of IAMGOLD Corp. (NYSE:IAG) have fallen 52.7% since January 1. 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.
Shares of Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE:WLT) have slumped 55.6% since January 1. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of June 13, 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, Banro Corp. (AMEX:BAA) has tumbled 55.6%. 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.
Shares of Mechel (NYSE:MTL) have dipped 56.1% since the first of the year. Mechel is a Russian metals and mining company, uniting producers of steel, rolled products, hardware, coal, iron ore concentrate, and nickel. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MTL 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.
