This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Shares of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) have slipped 25.5% since January 1. Helix Energy Solutions is a marine contractor and operator of offshore oil and gas properties and production facilities. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HLX stock.
Shares of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have slumped 26.9% since the first of the year. EXCO Resources is an oil and natural gas company involved in the exploration, exploitation, development and production of onshore North American oil and natural gas properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Since the first of the year, Tidewater (TDW) has tumbled 28%. Tidewater provides offshore service vessels and marine support services to the global offshore energy industry. As of April 30, 2015, 31.9% of outstanding Tidewater shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of TDW stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of New Gold Inc. (NGD) is down 28.9%. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.
Since January 1, Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) has fallen 33.9%. Braskem produces and sells basic petrochemicals and thermoplastic resins in Brazil and internationally. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BAK stock.
Shares of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) have sunk 36.1% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of April 30, 2015, 22% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) have slumped 38.9% since January 1. Aixtron provides deposition equipment, such as that used in lighting, fiber optic communication systems, and mobile telephone applications, to the semiconductor industry. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
Share prices of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) are down 47% since the first of the year. Natural Resource Partners owns and manages coal properties in Appalachia, the Illinois Basin, and the Western United States. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NRP stock.
The price of Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has fallen 47.7% since the first of the year. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of April 30, 2015, 26.1% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU stock.
Since the first of the year, Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) has dipped 64.8%. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of April 30, 2015, 21.6% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN 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.
