10 Best “Strong Buy” Stocks — GGC LF LL and more

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This week, these ten stocks, all currently earning A’s (“strong buy”) on Portfolio Grader, have the best year-to-date performance. Since the beginning of the year, the Nasdaq is up 8.1%, the Dow rose 1.8%, and the S&P is up 4.8%.

Since January 1, Georgia Gulf (NYSE:GGC) has jumped 70.8%. Georgia Gulf manufactures and markets chemical and plastic products. Trade volume has slowed significantly over the past week, down 92.6%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GGC stock.

Since January 1, the price of LeapFrog (NYSE:LF) has grown 91.2%. LeapFrog designs, develops and markets technology-based educational platforms with curriculum interactive software content and stand-alone products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LF stock.

The price of Lumber Liquidators (NYSE:LL) is up 84.5% since the first of the year. Lumber Liquidators retails hardwood flooring in the United States. Trade volume has increased significantly over the past week, up 227.5%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LL stock.

Since January 1, American Vanguard (NYSE:AVD) has shot up 77.9%. American Vanguard is a specialty chemical manufacturer that develops and markets products, such as chemicals for crops and animal protection, for agricultural and commercial uses. Trade volume declined notably over the past week, down 96.3%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AVD stock.

Standard Pacific (NYSE:SPF) has risen 94% since the first of the year. Standard Pacific builds single-family attached and detached homes in eight states. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SPF stock.

Since January 1, Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWHC) has climbed 114.2%. Smith & Wesson Holding provides products and services for safety, security, protection, and sport. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SWHC stock.

Since the first of the year, the price of Harbinger Group (NYSE:HRG) has swelled 112%. Harbinger Group is a diversified holding company. The volume of trades has dropped off significantly in the past week, down 92.2%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HRG stock.

Shares of US Airways (NYSE:LCC) have risen 125.3% since January 1. US Airways Group provides air transportation for passengers and cargo. The stock currently has a trailing PE Ratio of 9.3. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LCC stock.

Since the first of the year, shares of Affymax (NASDAQ:AFFY) have soared 148.9%. Affymax is a biopharmaceutical company that engages in the development of drugs for the treatment of serious and life-threatening conditions in the United States. Trade volume declined notably over the past week, down 94.6%. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AFFY stock.

Since January 1, Mellanox Technologies (NASDAQ:MLNX) has jumped 178.6%. Mellanox designs and develops semiconductor-based, high-performance interconnect products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MLNX 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.


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