Wednesday, February 4, 2009

What is a Penny Stock?

By R. Branson

Penny stocks can be both a great way to make money trading stocks, as well as a great way of loosing money all at the same time. These stock types are considered to be those whose values are less then $5 which allows even the slightest gain to become very profitable. But where there are good returns, there is also higher risk and a slight drop in value can equal dramatic losses for an investor

Why penny stocks are called pennies?

Penny stocks are basically any stock that is worth less then $5 per share. However there is also a much more in-depth definition of it. You can find these on the major indexes as well as off of them but they all have the potential of quickly changing in value.

Why would anyone want to trade penny stocks?

If you had a hundred dollars to invest in the stock market, would you purchase one share of stock at $100 or purchase 100 shares of stock at $1 each? For the quickest return you would get the lower valued shares because they can double or triple their value in a few minutes time.

Why doesn't everyone trade pennies?

Just as pennies can increase in value quickly, they can also decrease in value. If you bought a hundred dollars in them at a dollar a piece and they suddenly fell to $0.25 per share, you would have lost 75% of your initial investment.

What makes a good penny stock?

Finding information and resources on pennies is no easy task. Most of them do not belong to a major index and therefore are susceptible to incorrect and also tainted numbers to make them seem more appealing.

If they are so risky, why should I invest in them?

This depends, some people stand by investing in pennies while others will steer clear of them. If you are willing to accept the risks, then the profit potential can easily outweigh them.

You need to remember that you have to take precautions when choosing penny stocks. Stay away from gut instincts as these are emotions which can cause you to loose big. When in doubt about a particular stock because there is little or no information about them; simply stay away from that particular stock and invest elsewhere. Maintain an expansive portfolio when investing in pennies to help you recuperate should you loose a lot.

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