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.
Let'... ››› more
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
If you want to invest in international ... ››› more
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
Penny stocks attract a lot of investors as they offer you the chance to make large profits, sometimes in a short period of time.
But you have to be careful investing in penny stocks. Not every penny stock on the stock market has the potential to make you a lot of money.
So how can you buy the best penny stocks on the market? And how much should you invest?
Read on to find out…
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There are trends emerging that could stand penny stocks in very good stead for the future. And this means profits for you as a penny stock investor.
Many penny stocks are in industries that are just starting to get going. Find the best opportunities amongst them and you could do very well.
So what trends look set to benefit penny stocks?
Read on to find out…
Niche penny stocks can... ››› more
If you want to broaden your penny stock horizon, you can look overseas to see what other markets have to offer.
The benefit of doing this is you can find companies in sectors that aren't available to invest in here in South Africa. For example, biotechnology stocks.
So where can you find international penny stocks?
Read on to find out…
Which markets should you look to for internat... ››› more
If you're looking to invest in shares that have terrific future potential, penny stocks are worth considering.
So what are penny stocks? Where can you find them? And how can you invest in them?
Read on to find out…
What are penny stocks?
Penny stocks are shares that trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange for less than R10.
Penny stocks are the smaller companies on the stock m... ››› more
The AltX is the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's board for smaller companies that has less arduous listing requirements than the main board.
It attracts both young and older companies in search of growing their businesses by listing on the stock market, but with less cost.
But the AltX hasn't recovered since the financial crisis, far from it. So should you consider looking for stocks to buy on ... ››› more
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