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Penny Stocks 101

by Alexis Lawrence

Geordie Mott, flickr

When it comes to investing, not all of us have thousands of dollars to pour into the stock market. With stocks trading at under $5 a share, penny stocks make it possible for almost anyone to try their hand in the marketplace. If you want to buy and sell penny stocks, let eHow show you how to get started.

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