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Title: Buying penny stocks
Post by: southernhorizons on February 19, 2011, 01:39:11 pm
Does anyone know of a good online broker to buy penny stocks? Has anyone been successful doing this? I've heard a lot about penny stocks, and seen a lot of recommendations for what to buy, but I haven't seen anything about where to buy them.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: dreamyxo on February 19, 2011, 03:09:37 pm
My ex bf got me into penny stocks a few years ago.  I opened an account with Scottrade and bought a couple.  I still have the account but haven't done anything with the stocks or bought any more.  I prefer mutual funds myself it's a lot easier than researching individual stocks. 
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: sdenimandlace1 on February 20, 2011, 06:08:52 pm
thank you on the information on this i need to look this up and see how to do it.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: masked_brown_guy on February 20, 2011, 11:19:28 pm
look into a site called options house. they have a low trading rate (they usually charge more to trade penny stocks). I am probably gonna use that broker once i get the ball rolling on my stock trading. also if you are feel hesitant on which stocks to pick, try using a stock market simulator called wall street survivor. I am currently using that to follow a stock that is doing pretty good right now.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: southernhorizons on March 12, 2011, 01:20:44 pm
I get a lot of emails with recommendations for penny stocks, so Ill probably use some of those for guidelines. I figured I'll just start small and see how it goes. Thanks for the suggestions for online brokers. I'll check into those.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: ladysolstice on March 12, 2011, 01:32:52 pm
I have been wanting to invest in those for years. Just never have. The golden arches ( Mc D's) Corp for one was a penny stock that many became quite wealthy on. I believe the starting purchase was 099 per share. I would be interested also on any good broker info.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: mc1962 on March 12, 2011, 03:14:35 pm
I have never gotten in to buying stocks but i would like to try it out.  I have heard that there are practice sites that a person can go to and use pretend money to see how it works.  If you find any of these sites let me know.  Good Luck.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: rusgiftsaolcom on March 12, 2011, 04:34:18 pm
I never made any money off penny stocks, :'( maybe it's just me. I hope it works out for those of you who want to give it a try.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: cmhbcl on March 12, 2011, 10:32:52 pm
Thanks masked_brown_guy , for all the info. I also
was wondering how to go about or where to go
for investing in stocks also!
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: dreamyxo on March 13, 2011, 08:21:33 am
The best thing to do is go to the library and read books about investing.  Morningstar.com is also a good place to get information.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: sweatytree on April 29, 2011, 09:02:27 pm
A couple of years ago, I did quite well with penny stocks.  I was making an extra $500 a month after taxes.  I could not complain.  Now I buy and hold and try to sell.  Best of luck to you all.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: beezerboy on April 29, 2011, 09:28:00 pm
Does anyone know of a good online broker to buy penny stocks? Has anyone been successful doing this? I've heard a lot about penny stocks, and seen a lot of recommendations for what to buy, but I haven't seen anything about where to buy them.
Hi Ive heard of an outfit called stockcastle but i've never dealt with them and can't vouch for them but they do seem to have some interesting stock's in the energy sector :)
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: jnjmolly on April 30, 2011, 12:02:12 am
I get so many pieces of mail that are about stocks!!! Lol it drives me crazy to get so much junk mail!!
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: lray3152 on April 30, 2011, 05:09:44 am
Don't do it.  The swings are crazy throughout the day, and you are basing your decision (usually) off of hope or seeing trends.  Good luck to you though!
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: bungholiotgn on April 30, 2011, 07:10:23 am
I always wanted to buy some stock, but currently not thinking of investing in anything until I have some extra cash since I just put a down payment on a place.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: bretay on April 30, 2011, 07:27:30 am
I have often wondered how they work and if you could actually make some money from them.
Title: Re: Buying penny stocks
Post by: LenoraMinogue on April 30, 2011, 09:31:41 am
I've never even heard of penny stocks. But this sounds interesting. I think I'll check into it now. You've got me curious about it.