A penny stock is simply defined as a share that trades below $5. Young companies in the process of building their operations or small capitalization companies looking to expand their businesses usually issue these shares. Since these companies are not fully established, they have room to expand. These corporations tend to post faster sales and profit growth then bigger corporations. For the aggressive investor looking for high stock returns, a penny stock is a viable venue.

A penny stock investment can be summed up as being quite risky and rewarding. You can lose a sizeable amount or get returns many times over your initial investment. To boost your chances of finding a good penny stock, focus on companies that are growing sales, have an efficient business model and are managed by an aggressive executive team.

Think about investing across the pond
The crunch is officially one year old and unlike previous contagion to hit the markets this one is far more reaching.

Ideas for investing your savings safely
Do you hate the fact that your money could be earning more than the meagre interest rates from your savings account or in government T-bills? Getting a handle on your savings is no easy task, one which requires careful thought, planning, and finally, action. It doesn't come overnight and there are no easy formulas to apply.

The whys and hows of investing in SIPs
Indian equity market has been tottering since the beginning of 2008. Equity mutual funds have lost around 40 per cent since the beginning of 2008. Seeing the volatility the question on everyone's minds is: Is this a good time to invest, or is worse yet to come? If you believe that markets will fall further, you could stay in cash.

The bulls come out to play with small caps as oil declines
It’s been a sharp upward assent for the Russell 2000 thus far this session. The small cap index remains at its high intraday, as a sparse docket of economic data pushed investors to focus on oil’s descent.

The Stocks the Funds Are Buying
We all know which stocks have made Wall Street's Buy List. What I want to know -- and I'm guessing you do, too -- is who's doing the buying. Which funds are buying Wall Street's most popular stocks ... and how does their judgment compare with that of our Motley Fool CAPS community?