Finance Spirit

Most people will tell you about the high risks involved in investing in penny stocks. Well-meaning friends and relatives may advise you for or against taking such a substantial risk, and many have dead-set ideas about the suitability in investing in the current economic downturn.

Some tips to adhere to strictly are:

1)      Never put in money that you cannot afford to lose. As a large majority of penny stocks are offered by new or small companies just starting out, there is a fairly high risk that the company may close down.

2)      Never play these stocks with a long-term view in investing. These stocks generally require you to be decisive, short and sharp. Jump in when the price is low, get out once it appreciates.

3)      Make an educated investment. These penny stocks differ greatly from how you would normally treat a stock investment. Do your homework before throwing any of your money in.

4)      Limit the size of a potential loss by diversifying your funds into a range of cheap shares. Start small and grow the amount as you get more adept at trading on the stock market.

5)      Have a gamblers mentality and risk appetite when dealing with penny stocks. Not for the weak-hearted or fickle-minded, playing these stocks require you to be on your toes at all times.

6)      Listen to your sixth sense! If you have a bad feeling about a certain stock, dump it! Don’t allow hype or rumours of an impending rise in stock price to guide your decision. Trust your instinct at all times, it is better to be safe than sorry!

7)      Which brings us to our last point(probably the most important of them all), DO NOT BE GREEDY! Enter when you can and exit once you’ve made a gain. Don’t hang on to your shares hoping that they will increase further. The likelihood of them increasing is just as much as them decreasing in value. So get out once you’ve got your share, and look for another opportunity to stick your hand in the pie!

Now that you’ve got all the handy tips listed down for you, follow them religiously and watch your investment grow! The pros and cons are numerous, and ultimately the decision lies with you in handling your investment. Do so wisely and prudently so you will not be burnt. As you become better at predicting market trends, you may come up with other strategies to follow. Until then, adhereing to this guide is your best bet. Good luck in your future endeavours!

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