Penny Stocks: The high-risk, high-reward Investment (Part-3)

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Penny Stocks: The high-risk, high-reward Investment (Part-3)

How to choose penny stocks that are worth your money

In the previous article, we discussed how to choose and select multibagger Penny Stocks. In this article, we will discuss the risk associated while investing in penny stocks.
 

How not to go wrong with penny stocks?

You need a very strong framework to pick the best penny stocks.

A good penny stock investing framework should take into account a variety of factors, such as the company's financial health, its management team, and its industry outlook. The framework should also help you identify the penny stocks that are most likely to go up in value, while also helping you avoid the penny stocks that are most likely to go down in value.

Here are a few pointers…

Avoid all penny stocks with high debt. A debt-to-equity ratio greater than 0.5x is a strict no.

Avoid all loss-making penny stocks.

Avoid all penny stocks with low promoter holding (below 40 per cent) and penny stocks with promoter pledging.

Avoid all penny stocks that are not generating cash flow from operations.

Avoid all penny stocks where the business is at high risk due to some external factor like a change in government regulation.

Avoid all penny stocks that are not available cheaply. Insist on buying at least 20 per cent below book value.

 

Also Read: Penny Stocks: The high-risk, high-reward Investment (Part-1)

Also Read: Penny Stocks: The high-risk, high-reward Investment (Part-2)

 

Here are some tips for investing in penny stocks:

Only invest money that you can afford to lose: Penny stocks are very risky investments, so only invest money that you can afford to lose.

Do your research: Before you invest in any penny stock, make sure to do your research and understand the company's financials, management team, and industry.

Start small: Don't invest a lot of money in penny stocks all at once. Start small and gradually increase your investment as you learn more about the market.

Be patient: Penny stocks can be volatile and it may take time for them to appreciate in value. Be patient and don't panic sell if the stock price goes down.

If you are considering investing in penny stocks, it's important to do your research and understand the risks involved. Penny stocks can be very risky investments, but they also have the potential to deliver high returns. If you are willing to take on the risk, penny stocks can be a good way to grow your investment portfolio.

 

Here are some additional tips for investing in penny stocks:

Use a discount broker: Discount brokers typically charge lower commissions than traditional brokers, which can save you money on your investments.

Set stop-losses: A stop-loss order is an order to sell a stock if it falls below a certain price. This can help you limit your losses if the stock price goes down.

Don't trade on margin: Trading on margin means that you are borrowing money from your broker to buy stocks. This can amplify your losses if the stock price goes down.

Conclusion:

Penny stocks can be a risky investment, but they can also be a rewarding one. If you are considering investing in penny stocks, it's important to do your research and understand the risks involved.

DSIJ's ‘Penny Pick’ service provides research-backed penny stock recommendations below Rs 100. If this interests you, do download the service details here.

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