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 New Gold Inc. (NGD) are down 33.3% 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 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) have slipped 35% since January 1. 3D Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of 3D printers and related products, print materials, and services. As of June 25, 2015, 31.9% of outstanding 3D Systems Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DDD stock.
The price of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) is down 36.3% 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. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AIXG stock.
Shares of Braskem S.A. Sponsored ADR Pfd Class A (BAK) have fallen 37% since January 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 Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. (HLX) have slumped 37.7% 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.
Since January 1, Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) has plunged 52.1%. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of June 25, 2015, 24.9% of outstanding Ocwen Financial Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of OCN stock.
Shares of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) have sunk 53.8% 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 June 25, 2015, 11.5% of outstanding EXCO Resources, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of XCO stock.
Shares of Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) have dipped 55.6% since the first of the year. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of June 25, 2015, 22.5% of outstanding Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MHR stock.
Since the first of the year, Natural Resource Partners (NRP) has tumbled 61%. 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.
Since the first of the year, the price of Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) is down 69.8%. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of June 25, 2015, 26.4% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. Shares of the stock are being traded at a very rapid pace, up 117.6% from the week prior. 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.
