America loves lists. We keep track of everything. Lists like the best pizza in a particular city, the 100 best movies ever made, and the best companies to work for all get our attention. One list that interests me every year is the Forbes list of "The 200 Best Small Companies" which comes out this time every year. But I like this list for a reason that might surprise you.

I look for the next company to fall. It just seems to be a jinx that they can't shake. Earning a high spot on this list seems like a sure-fire way to send their stock prices into a free fall. It could be any number of factors, such as unobtainable expectations. But whatever it is, if you own shares of a company that is tops on the list, it might be time to cash out and take a profit while others are jumping in on the good news.

Here are the top 3 from the 2007 Forbes Best Small Company List:

#1 - Hansen Natural:
Price when list published: $68
Current: $21

#2 - NutriSystem:
Price when list published: $31
Current: $11

#3 - UnderArmor:
Price when list published: $56
Current: $18

Just in case you are wondering, the top 3 spots this year belong to GeoResources (GEOI), DXP Enterprises (DXPE), and Team (TISI).