Best and Worst Performing Stocks of the Current Bear Market

Since the current bear market began back on October 9th, 2007, the Russell 1,000 is down about 18%.  Of the stocks in the index, 8.5% are down more than 50%, while 25% are actually up since then. 

Below we highlight the 25 best and worst performing stocks in the Russell 1,000 during the current bear market.  As shown, Fannie (FNM) and Freddie (FRE) top the list of losers, falling from the mid-60s down to $5 and $2.81 respectively.  Washington Mutual (WM) is down the third most at -89%.  Financials represent the top 12 losers, followed by Oshkosh Trucking (OSK) from the Industrial sector at 13th.  Other notable names on the list of losers include GM, WB, AIG, SNDK, LVS and ODP.

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Surprisingly, six companies in the Russell 1,000 are up more than 100% during the current bear market.  Four of the six come from the Energy sector, with Alpha Natural Resources (ANR) leading the way at 283%. 

Comments

[pachanguero:]

ANR is headed for $200!

2008 Aug 25 12:28 PM

[Richard Col...:]

Does anyone honestly think Las Vegas, the world's largest resort combine is just going to disappear? Then let me sell you some vacant land on Mt. Everest. This is a golden opportunity to accumulate LVS MGM, Boyd and Wynn shares at fire sale prices. If that wasn't enough, add Macau, the largest gambling mecca in the world which is frosting on the cake.
Daniel Kowkabany

2008 Aug 26 11:17 AM

[mouth:]

Actually stocks will eventually correct 70%. If at the bottom, the ones that do not go out of business will be great buys. Which ones? Only the Shadow knows

2008 Aug 26 02:55 PM

[January Thaw:]

HK is a great little stock...lots of smiles in my portfolio.

2008 Aug 26 05:05 PM

[notsosmart:]

ever check out FRO. just declared a $3.00 dividend.well run & the ceo does not get paid.only dividends

2008 Aug 26 09:09 PM