The risks associated with penny stocks may leave you wondering if they're worth considering. After all, there's a chance you'll invest in a dud and lose money.
But there are risks with investing in all shares on the stock market. And penny stocks can actually be the perfect investment for small, private investors.
Let's take a closer look…
Some of the negatives of penny stocks are ac... ››› more
Investing in penny stocks is risky. For every great penny stock you invest in, you'll likely invest in three or four ‘bad' penny stocks.
So how can you increase your chances of investing in good penny stocks? The penny stocks that will make you richer.
Read on to find out…
Finding the best penny stocks
The world of penny stocks has more than its fair share of bad companies.
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Investing in penny stocks can be immensely rewarding.
If you manage to uncover the superstars of the future, you can make staggering profits from them.
By investing in penny stocks, you're harnessing the small company effect.
So what is the small company effect? And what difference does it make to your potential returns?
Read on to find out…
What is the small company effect?
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Capevin Holdings is a passive investment holding company. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Capevin Holdings Limited
Short name: CapevinH
Ticker: CVH
Sector: Food & beverage – beverages
Five top facts about Capevin Holdings
Fact #1:
Capevin Holdings is a passive holding company with only one investment. This is in Distell Group [JSE:DST].
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SA Corporate Real Estate is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with a strong focus on retail and industrial properties. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: SA Corporate Real Estate Limited
Short name: SA Corp
Ticker: SAC
Sector: Real estate – real estate investment trusts
Five top facts about SA Corporate Real Estate
Fact #1:
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Penny stocks are the smallest companies on the stock market. In South Africa, a penny stock is a share trading for less than R10.
So what are the advantages and disadvantages of investing in penny stocks?
Let's take a closer look…
The advantages of investing in penny stocks
If you invest in the best penny stocks, you can make an incredible amount of money. These penny stocks have... ››› more
Aveng focuses on the construction, engineering and infrastructure sectors. The company has a listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Full name: Aveng Limited
Short name: Aveng
Ticker: AEG
Sector: Construction & materials – construction & materials
Five top facts about Aveng
Fact #1:
Aveng employs over 28,000 people across its operations in Africa, Chile, Finland, the Middle... ››› more
When building a portfolio of shares, one way of ensuring the best returns over the years is to buy a wide range of shares.
One category of shares you may have come across is penny stocks. These are the smallest companies on the stock market.
So do penny stocks deserve a place in your portfolio? Where can you find penny stocks? What makes a good penny stock investment? And how can you buy the... ››› more
Many investors focus solely on larger companies that pay out increasing dividends over the years. But by only looking at this sector of the stock market, you could be missing out.
Many smaller and medium sized companies, penny stocks included, recognise the merits of paying dividends to their shareholders.
Here's why you should look for smaller companies paying dividends…
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Penny stocks can be risky investments due to their small size. But invest in a handful of carefully selected ones and you can gain from their massive profit potential.
Massive corporations are the opposite. Investing in them doesn't come with as much risk, but they have their downsides too.
The major disadvantage of these stock market giants is they can become a victim of their size.
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Many investors tend to ignore penny stocks, the smallest companies on the stock market. They believe they're too risky and investing in them is simply not worth it.
But by ignoring these smaller companies, you're ignoring the potential for growth.
Many of the companies in the small-cap index and on the AltX are brimming with potential and they can give your portfolio a much needed boost.
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Penny stocks have the potential to make you massive returns. Thanks to its small size, a penny stock can grow extremely quickly. A large company can't.
By picking the best penny stocks to include in your portfolio, they should outperform large stocks over time. You're looking for consistent profit and earnings growth.
In the US, the index tracking the performance of the country's smallest st... ››› more
If you want to invest in international penny stocks, it can be difficult whittling through the vast amount out there.
One way to invest in these stocks is via a fund. By doing this, you gain diversified exposure to a number of different stocks.
So what are your options?
Let's take a closer look at one of them…
Investing in US penny stocks
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The equity risk premium is one of the most important reasons why you should invest in penny stocks. If you take advantage of it, you could gain handsome rewards.
So what exactly is the equity risk premium? And why should you invest in penny stocks?
Read on to find out…
What is the equity risk premium?
The equity risk premium describes the idea that shares, including penny stocks, ... ››› more
You couldn't have asked for a better ‘buy' signal…
On 7 May 2015, this company announced to the world its intention to make one of the world's most crucial markets its top investment priority.
This isn't a massive blue chip company. It's a small ‘penny stock'. But contrary to what you might believe, this company's small size actually counts in its favou... ››› more