Thursday, January 6, 2011

What Are Penny Stocks

If you are looking for affordable investments that offer the opportunity for tremendous growth, investing in penny stocks may be for you. Penny stocks are shares, often from companies whose total value comes in under $10 million, that sell for up to $5 per share. Penny stocks can be risky because quality information may not be readily available about the company. However, they also have the potential to do extremely well. It is not uncommon for penny stocks to grow by as much as 400% in a matter of a few days. As small businesses grow in number, so do the popularity of penny stocks.

To begin investing in penny stocks simply pick a company that is currently trading them, and follow the company. Preferably, the company you choose offers products you like or are interested in. Once you have gained an adequate amount of information about the company, contact your broker or find a brokerage service and open an account to begin buying and trading penny stocks. You may be amazed at the return you get on your penny stock investment.