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Penny stock

A very low-priced share of a very small company, often under $5.

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Definition

The US SEC generally describes penny stocks as shares of very small companies trading below $5. They often trade on lightly regulated venues, with thin volume and little public information.

Watch out for

Low liquidity and manipulation risk are the main concerns. A low price per share does not mean a stock is cheap.

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