Where to Buy Penny Stocks

If you are just getting started in the business of penny stock trading you’ll need to know where to buy penny stocks. But before you even ask this question it is important to understand more about this specific market and these stocks to see if this is something you really want to consider.

There is a simple and a not so simple answer to the question of where to buy penny stocks. There are a number of brokers who can help you buy and sell penny stocks, but to get the most out of your time and money you want to choose the right brokerage company. Each of the online stock brokers offers different services, has a different minimum balance and charges different fees for each trade. You may initially want to go with the cheapest broker but this isn’t always the best way to go, at least in the beginning.

Besides choosing a broker you need to know where to go to find and research these stocks so you can monitor them and determine which ones to buy. Continue reading

Penny Stock Fortunes

Is it really possible to make significant money buying and selling penny stocks?

Yes, it is possible. Is it likely? Well, that’s another question. Some people have earned significant money simply buying penny stocks low and selling them for a profit, but actually doing this isn’t as simple as it sounds.

Because these stocks are low value per share they are tempting for the beginning investor, but this is actually a complicated market that can be quite volatile. Even though the price per share is low, these stocks are generally traded in volume. This is how you make more money, but it also what makes them risky. Prices can go up or down quickly and as the price goes down you need to find a buyer if you want to sell your stock.

Buying penny stocks and selling them for a profit requires research. If you are willing to do the work and put in the time there is money to be made in this business. There are a few keys to success in this market. Continue reading

How to Trade Penny Stocks

In this segment I will offer an abbreviated summary of the actual penny stock trading process. Learning how to trade penny stocks is not that challenging from a technical perspective, however it is important to consider a number of things before you begin investing your money in this risky niche market.

The first step is to create a stock trading account with one of the online penny stock brokers. You will find many online brokers offering different services and charging different fees. The most common online brokers happen to be E*TRADE, TD Ameritrade and Scottrade but this does not mean they are the best brokers for each and every situation. Some contend that Zecco is a decent choice for novice traders because it is so inexpensive, but you need to look at each of the brokers to make your own decision of who is best for you.

Once you have your trading account set up you can start getting into the fun part of penny stock trading. Continue reading

Penny Stock Quoting Systems

While you can get your stock quotes online or in the paper if you want to be successful at trading penny stocks you will need to check stock prices more often then after the market bell at the end of the day. Instead you may want to look into penny stock quoting systems to provide you with more up-to-the-minute quotes and further capabilities.

There are a few different levels of quotes with different degrees of detail and other functionality. Level I stock quotes are similar to the information you get on the news, while Level III stock quotes include quotes on stocks as well as the ability to execute trades and send out a notice that trades were executed.

Since the price of penny stocks can change so quickly and so frequently throughout the day, the more information and capability you have with stock quoting systems the better chances of your success with penny stock trading. This is an already tricky market so all the tools you can find to help can make a big difference. Continue reading