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, the price of Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) is down 25.5%. 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 New Gold Inc. (NGD) have dipped 26.7% since the first of the year. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.
Shares of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have slipped 26.9% since January 1. 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 January 1, Empresas ICA SAB de CV Sponsored ADR (ICA) has plunged 28.6%. Empresas ICA S.A.B. de C.V. offers engineering and construction services. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ICA stock.
Since the first of the year, Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) has dipped 34.6%. 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.
The price of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) is down 40.7% since the first of the year. Aixtron provides deposition equipment, such as that used in lighting, fiber optic communication systems, and mobile telephone applications, to the semiconductor industry. Trade volume is up 160.5% from the previous week. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
Since the first of the year, Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) has tumbled 44.4%. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of May 7, 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 Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have fallen 47.7% since January 1. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of May 7, 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 January 1, Natural Resource Partners (NRP) has fallen 49%. 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 Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) have slumped 53% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of May 7, 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.
