Penny stocks can soar in price, but dabbling in them is a dangerous game. Here's a breakdown of the risks and rewards.

Penny stocks aren't your typical Wall Street investments. These are shares trading under $5, sometimes even just pennies per share.

Penny stocks sit at the intersection of speculation and opportunity, where a small stake can swing wildly in either direction. With $100, an investor can build a basket of low-priced names that might ...

Penny stocks are fraught with risk. So much so that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires brokers to provide investors with a formal risk statement before they're permitted to trade in ...