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 New Gold Inc. (NGD) have fallen 24.4% since January 1. New Gold acquires, explores, and develops gold properties. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of NGD stock.
Shares of PROS Holdings, Inc. (PRO) have slumped 26.4% since the first of the year. PROS Holdings provides software applications and solutions for manufacturing, distribution, services, and travel industries worldwide. As of May 21, 2015, 11% of outstanding PROS Holdings, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PRO stock.
Since the first of the year, Avon Products, Inc. (AVP) has dipped 27.1%. Avon manufactures and markets beauty, fashion and home products globally. As of May 21, 2015, 19.4% of outstanding Avon Products, Inc. shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVP stock.
Shares of AIXTRON SE Sponsored ADR (AIXG) have dipped 31% 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.
Since the first of the year, 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) has dipped 32.8%. 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.
The price of EXCO Resources, Inc. (XCO) is down 34.6% 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 January 1, Natural Resource Partners (NRP) has fallen 50%. 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, Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation (MHR) has tumbled 50%. Magnum Hunter Resources explores for oil and natural gas. As of May 21, 2015, 20.4% 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 slumped 50% since January 1. Peabody Energy mines steal, coal, and metallurgical coal to sell to electric utilities and industrial customers. As of May 21, 2015, 25.5% of outstanding Peabody Energy Corporation shares were held short. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BTU stock.
Share prices of Ocwen Financial Corporation (OCN) are down 54.3% since the first of the year. Ocwen Financial is a diversified financial services holding company. As of May 21, 2015, 24.1% 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.
