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 rose 9.3%, the Dow increased 11.5%, and the S&P is up 10%.
Since the first of the year, Companhia Siderurgica Naciona (NYSE:SID) has tumbled 41.8%. 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.
Shares of Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) have slumped 42.3% since the first of the year. 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 NovaGold Resources (AMEX:NG) is down 44.4%. 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 Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI) have fallen 48.7% since January 1. 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.
Shares of Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF) have slipped 49.2% since January 1. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of June 6, 2013, 23.8% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock.
The price of Harmony Gold Mining
(NYSE:HMY) has fallen 49.4% 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.
The price of Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE:WLT) is down 50% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of June 6, 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, IAMGOLD Corp. (NYSE:IAG) has dipped 52.7%. 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 Mechel (NYSE:MTL) have slumped 54.5% since January 1. 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.
Since January 1, Banro Corp. (AMEX:BAA) has fallen 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.
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.
