Penny Stock Investor Profiles: From Value Hunters to Day Traders – Who’s Who in the Penny Stock World?
The penny stock market, with its mix of tiny companies and often extreme price swings, attracts a diverse range of investors (and speculators). Each has their own unique approach, risk tolerance, and investment horizon. Understanding these different investor profiles can shed light on penny stock market dynamics and help you identify strategies that best align […]
Penny Stock Exchanges: Navigating the OTC, TSX-V, CSE, and NEO – A Guide for the Bold (and Cautious)
The world of penny stocks is a diverse landscape, not just in terms of the companies themselves, but also in the exchanges where their shares trade. Choosing the right exchange for your investment strategy (or, more accurately, your speculation strategy) is crucial, as each has its own listing requirements, regulatory environment, and overall reputation. This […]
Reading the Ticker Tape: The Importance of Volume and Basic Technical Analysis for Microcap Investors
In the fast-paced world of penny stocks, understanding price movements is only half the story. Volume, the number of shares traded during a specific period, provides crucial context and can be a powerful indicator of a stock’s strength, conviction, and potential future direction. Combined with some basic technical analysis (TA) tools, even novice investors can […]
The Hidden Danger of Market Orders in Microcap Investing: Why Limit Orders are Your Friend
In the world of liquid, large-cap stocks, market orders are often a convenient way to quickly buy or sell shares. However, when it comes to microcap investing, using market orders can be a recipe for disaster. The illiquid nature of many microcaps, combined with the absence of traditional market makers in the Canadian market (compared […]