If you are planning on taking advantage of the extreme volatility which is commonly associated with penny stocks, it is important to first understand what these stocks are and how to find penny stocks to trade. In this penny stocks guide today, we are going to discuss the risks involved in trading penny stocks, […]
The SEC just disrupted a niche corner of the stock market and their involvement could potentially lock retail investors out of areas of significant opportunity. To put it shortly, the SEC is not allowing broker-dealers to quote non-reporting or “dark” companies. In other words, if a company doesn’t report timely financial statements and reports […]
Penny stocks have been around for a long time but are penny stocks a good long-term investment? In the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street”, con artist Jordan Belford gets his start selling worthless stocks to unsuspecting retirees. Often sold on promises of large potential gains, most of these equities were known as ‘dirt […]
Penny stocks are high risk mainly due to the lack of liquidity and company information as well as the high volatility associated with lower priced stocks. Many day traders looking to make money in the stock market prefer to buy low-priced stocks. This is because they offer higher than normal returns. Penny stocks can […]
If you’re a day trader that doesn’t mind some risk, you may find yourself interested in penny stocks. These stocks have the potential for huge returns but they come with a lot of risks. One of the reasons why they are considered risky investments is because, in most cases, they are traded in over-the-counter (OTC) […]
Many traders check the daily gainers & losers list in their screener and find an overhyped penny stock that could be a favorable short-selling opportunity. But when they go to short the stock, their broker frustratingly stops them in their tracks, leaving the trader asking “why can’t I short some penny stocks?” The short […]
Penny stocks are where a lot of new traders start their career. Tempting day traders with the prospect of significant financial gains and a low cost of entry. Stories of stocks gaining of over 5,000% in just a short time add to their appeal, and advances in trading technologies make it easier than ever […]
Just like mid and large cap stocks, there is no limit to how high a penny stock can go. Many massive, well-established companies were once trading for less than $5 per share. Some of these companies include Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), Ford (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Advanced Micro Devices […]
Stocks that trade under $5 per share are considered cheap stocks. However, unlike stocks under $20 or stocks under $10, stocks under $5 are placed in a different category by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the SEC, any stock trading under $5 per share whether it is listed on an exchange or trading through pink […]
There’s never been a better time to be a trader. The costs of trading are at all-time lows, and fantastic trading education is readily available. Even the wealthiest Wall Street traders from 20 years ago would have loved to have the software beginners can access cheaply. As a result, trading is no longer just […]
