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 10.9%, the Dow increased 13.2%, and the S&P has increased 12.1%.
Since January 1, Companhia Siderurgica Naciona (NYSE:SID) has fallen 43.6%. 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.
The price of Cliffs Natural Resources (NYSE:CLF) is down 44.4% since the first of the year. Cliffs Natural Resources is an international mining and natural resources company. As of Aug. 1, 2013, 36.5% of outstanding Cliffs Natural Resources shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLF stock.
Shares of Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) have slipped 46.7% since January 1. 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 Endeavour Silver (NYSE:EXK) have sunk 48.7% 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.
Share prices of Gold Fields (NYSE:GFI) are down 49.6% 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 the first of the year, the price of IAMGOLD Corp.
(NYSE:IAG) is down 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 Harmony Gold Mining (NYSE:HMY) have fallen 53% since January 1. 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, Mechel (NYSE:MTL) has tumbled 54.5%. 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.
Shares of Banro Corp. (AMEX:BAA) have slumped 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. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 35.00. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAA stock.
Since January 1, Walter Energy Inc. (NYSE:WLT) has plunged 67.5%. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Aug. 1, 2013, 13.3% of outstanding Walter Energy Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of WLT 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.
