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Are Penny Stocks a Good Investment?

By Keith Noonan – Updated Apr 3, 2025 at 12:09AM

Key Points

  • Penny stocks are risky, often resulting in losses due to their unstable and speculative nature.
  • Penny stocks typically trade for $5 or less per share.
  • Scammers often hype penny stock companies through pump-and-dump schemes.
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