Penny Stocks, Stock Newsletters

What are penny stocks?

Penny stocks are usually defined as a common stock that trades for less than two cents a share and are traded over the counter (OTC) through quotation services such as the OTC Bulletin Board (OTC BB) or the Pink Sheets. Although penny stocks have also been defined as any stock currently trading under $5.

Why trade penny stocks?

Many traders are fans of penny stocks because a penny stock has a chance for huge gains. For example a penny stock trading at $0.01 can quite easily jump to $0.03 therefore tripling the penny stock traders money! Be sure to check into StockReads often for the latest hot penny stocks!