What are the Best Growth Penny Stocks?
A lot of people wonder which penny stocks they should invest in for long term growth. As there are literally thousands of penny stocks, it is very difficult to determine which have the best growth prospects.
First, let me explain that not all penny stocks are created equally. You need to sort the “wheat from the chaff” because the penny stock industry is plagued with shady and corrupt practices. Many of the penny stock companies, typically listed on the Pink Sheets or Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB), are created for no other reason than for its owners to use deceitful stock promotion tactics in order to sell shares for profit. These companies usually have no actual business and no prospect of generating any revenues in the future.
However, there are various legitimate penny stocks to buy. Types of companies that were once considered penny stocks include Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc (NASDAQ:GMCR), Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), and even Apple (NASDAQ:NFLX) once traded below $4. There are actually hundreds of more examples of stocks that once traded below $1 and are now trading above $10 and listed on major exchanges.
So, how can we know which companies are legit and provides the best growth opportunities.
First, you might want to run a scan of stocks using numerous criteria. This might be stocks that are presently trading under a certain dollar amount, stocks with a market capitalization under a defined amount, or those that have a price-earnings ratio under a certain value. These types of indicators should help determine a potentially undervalued stock.
Next, think about the sector. Seek out stocks in growth markets. This changes after some time, but today as an example, growth markets might include mining companies (especially in commodities like gold, silver, molybdenum, rare earth metals), commodities such as coffee, and battery technology businesses that might grow with the increasing demand for extended life batteries in electric vehicles and more powerful gadgets like smart phones.
Once you have narrowed down the market, you must carry out homework on single firms. Read through SEC filings and annual reports to find out their business operations, growth plans, existing profitability, financial position and their capacity to raise capital so that they can grow. Additionally, a competent management team is extremely important to a organization’s success.
You can even call the organization directly and ask to talk to senior management or even the CEO. Ask about their growth plans, financial position and anything else you’ll want to have comfort in your prospective investment. You will be surprised at how reachable these individuals are in smaller companies.
Stock liquidity, or lack thereof, is not necessarily a bad thing. Just because there is a lack of trading volume does not mean you need to avoid investing. Quite often it merely reflects the fact that there’s no media coverage on this specific company, they lack an investor relations department, or possibly sophisticated investors haven’t yet discovered this company and the growth potential.
Once you have narrowed down the field of penny stocks that have a realistic potential for growth, you should then apply sound risk management rules to your investing.
Commit small amounts at regular intervals, as opposed to one large sum. Dollar cost averaging, although looked down upon in certain forums, may be a great way for the regular investor to accumulate shares in the company at a reasonable total cost.
If conditions change with the company or its business, do not be afraid to admit the investment no longer is considered a growth opportunity and minimize your position as necessary. Quite often, taking a loss is the best decision you can make.
On the other hand, should you start to see actual progress and growth in the organization, look to acquire more shares if the stock price is rising.
Penny stocks have the potential to offer tremendous growth opportunities that large cap stocks simply cannot. Should you complete your homework and implement sensible risk management practices to your investing, you’ll be able to really super charge your portfolio with these investments.