Don’t let the name fool you. A penny stock is simply any stock trading under $5 per share. It doesn’t actually have to be priced at one penny (although many stocks are). Why the term? And why the price point of $5 per share? At that $5 price point, institutional investors and hedge funds are typically prevented from owning these shares. Many of these names are often OTC stocks as well, meaning they trade over the counter and not on a traditional exchange. Many professional investors are likewise barred from trading in those securities. But you can buy them on just about any tra...