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 first of the year, Gafisa S.A. Sponsored ADR (GFA) has tumbled 54.5%. Gafisa is engaged in the development of residential buildings, land subdivisions and affordable entry-level housing. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GFA stock.
Shares of Arch Coal, Inc. (ACI) have fallen 55.8% since January 1. Arch Coal produces coal and sells it to power plants, steel mills, and industrial facilities. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 21.7% of outstanding Arch Coal, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACI stock.
Since the first of the year, CGG Sponsored ADR (CGG) has dipped 58.8%. CGG provides geophysical services and software products and manufactures geophysical equipment. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CGG stock.
The price of Clean Energy Fuels (CLNE) is down 60% since the first of the year. Clean Energy Fuels sells natural gas fueling solutions to its customers mainly in the United States and Canada. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 18.1% of outstanding Clean Energy Fuels shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CLNE stock.
Share prices of McDermott International, Inc. (MDR) are down 69.9% since the first of the year. McDermott International is a worldwide energy services company. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 16.1% of outstanding McDermott International, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MDR stock.
Since the first of the year, Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO) has dipped 71.8%. Aeropostale is a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 24.5% of outstanding Aeropostale, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ARO stock.
Shares of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. (ANR) have slumped 73.4% since January 1. Alpha Natural Resources produces, processes and sells steam and metallurgical coal. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 25.1% of outstanding Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ANR stock.
Since January 1, Resolute Energy Corporation (REN) has fallen 85.6%. Resolute Energy explores for and produces oil and natural gas in the southern and western United States. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 10.6% of outstanding Resolute Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of REN stock.
Shares of Energy XXI Ltd (EXXI) have slumped 87.4% since the first of the year. Energy XXI explores for and produces oil and natural gas. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 19.4% of outstanding Energy XXI Ltd shares were held short. The stock’s trailing PE Ratio is 122.30. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of EXXI stock.
Shares of Walter Energy (WLT) have sunk 89.9% since the first of the year. Walter Energy is a producer and exporter of metallurgical coal for the global steel industry. As of Dec. 24, 2014, 12.2% of outstanding Walter Energy 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.
