penny stock
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of penny stock
An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Due in part to these unusual countervailing forces, the trading pattern of SpaceX shares has resembled that of a penny stock on the pink sheets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Olaplex effectively has been a penny stock since the start of 2023—shares were trading just under $10 at the time Barron’s recommended them.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Jaszai bought into a small holding company called Konzum, a former retail chain operator that had sunk to a penny stock.
From Reuters ● Mar. 15, 2018
He talked about making more than $10,000 in a single day with a penny stock.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2016
Several months later, the company de-registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ending public filings about its financial statements, though it still traded over the counter as a penny stock.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2016
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