This week, these ten stocks have the worst year-to-date performance. Each of these also rates an “F” (“strong sell”) on Portfolio Grader.
Share prices of Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) are down 27.1% since the first of the year. Avon manufactures and markets beauty, fashion and home products globally. As of May 28, 2015, 19.4% of outstanding Avon Products, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVP stock.
Since January 1, New Gold Inc. (NGD) has plunged 28.9%. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.
Since the first of the year, AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) has dipped 29.2%. 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.
Since the first of the year, 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has tumbled 30.6%. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.
Since the first of the year, the price of Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) is down 33.1%. 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 EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have slumped 38.5% 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. As of May 28, 2015, 10.4% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
The price of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) is down 47.2% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of May 28, 2015, 21.2% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Shares of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) have dipped 53% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of May 28, 2015, 24.1% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.
Shares of Natural Resource Partners (NRP) have slipped 55% since January 1. 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.
Shares of Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have fallen 58.1% since January 1. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of May 28, 2015, 25.5% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU 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.
