Best Stocks Under $5
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Stocks under $5 represent companies at a low nominal price point — making them accessible to investors with smaller account sizes. The best stocks under $5 combine a low share price with meaningful market capitalization, positive revenue trends, and improving fundamentals. Price alone is never a reason to buy or avoid a stock; quality of business is what matters.
100 stocks
Symbol | Name | Price | 1D | YTD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABEV | Ambev S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 1 Common Share) | $49.8B | -- | -0.31% | +2.55% | +6.62% | +30.36% | -- |
| BBD | Banco Bradesco Sa American Depositary Shares | $44.3B | -- | -2.10% | -1.87% | +16.39% | +25.83% | -- |
| BBDO | Banco Bradesco Sa American Depositary Shares (each representing one Common Share) | $41.7B | -- | -2.79% | -0.26% | +19.69% | +33.45% | -- |
| WIT | Wipro Limited Common Stock | $17.8B | -- | +5.57% | +8.43% | +6.51% | -36.62% | -- |
| STLA | Stellantis N.V. Common Shares | $12.9B | -- | +1.60% | +0.45% | -17.59% | -59.14% | -- |
| NIO | NIO Inc. American depositary shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share | $8.8B | -- | +2.59% | +2.01% | -3.52% | -30.20% | -- |
| CIG | Comp En De Mn Cemig ADS American Depositary Shares | $6.7B | -- | -2.90% | +0.86% | +6.36% | +17.00% | -- |
| ICL | ICL Group Ltd. Ordinary Shares | $6.4B | -- | +0.81% | -1.19% | -12.01% | -12.78% | -- |
| ENIC | Enel Chile S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 50 shares of Common Stock) | $6.1B | -- | -0.45% | +3.50% | +1.14% | +10.20% | -- |
| AVAL | Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A. ADR (Each representing 20 preferred shares) | $5.8B | -- | +1.66% | -0.41% | -8.22% | +21.23% | -- |
| CSAN | Cosan S.A. ADS | $5.4B | -- | -- | -- | -3.51% | -30.38% | -- |
| LUMN | Lumen Technologies Inc | $5.1B | -- | -1.19% | -14.55% | -28.10% | -35.78% | -- |
| JOBY | Joby Aviation Inc Class A | $4.9B | -- | -3.70% | -13.01% | -22.54% | -62.50% | -- |
| ACHR | Archer Aviation Inc Class A | $3.4B | -- | -5.33% | -4.31% | -20.43% | -40.96% | -- |
| AMC | Amc Entertainment Holdings Inc Cla | $2.7B | -- | +2.00% | +8.13% | +24.39% | +96.15% | -- |
| LPL | LG Display Co, Ltd AMERICAN DEPOSITORY SHARES | $2.7B | -- | -1.09% | -7.17% | -17.82% | -35.39% | -- |
| COTY | Coty Inc. Class A Common Stock | $2.6B | -- | +1.37% | +6.12% | +9.26% | -4.22% | -- |
| AMBP | Ardagh Metal Packaging Sa | $2.6B | -- | +0.93% | -0.69% | -10.33% | +5.85% | -- |
| CLOV | Clover Health Investments Corp Cla | $2.5B | -- | +0.63% | +6.89% | -0.21% | +104.68% | -- |
| PLUG | Plug Power Inc | $2.2B | -- | -3.70% | -11.36% | -25.71% | -20.81% | -- |
| SOUN | Soundhound Ai Inc Class A | $2.1B | -- | -1.81% | -12.39% | -22.04% | -51.05% | -- |
| DNN | Denison Mines Corp Ordinary Shares (Canada) | $2.1B | -- | -1.69% | -7.54% | -22.85% | -12.41% | -- |
| UAA | Under Armour, Inc. Class A Common Stock | $2.1B | -- | -0.71% | +2.94% | -4.11% | -1.41% | -- |
| RLX | RLX Technology Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one (1) Class A ordinary share | $2.1B | -- | -0.58% | -1.16% | -3.39% | -26.61% | -- |
| UA | Under Armour, Inc. Class C Common Stock | $2.0B | -- | -0.63% | +2.81% | -4.61% | -0.83% | -- |
| RXRX | Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc Clas | $2.0B | -- | -4.36% | -8.47% | +19.84% | -6.23% | -- |
| MPT | Medical Properties Trust, Inc. common stock | $1.9B | -- | -0.32% | -3.40% | -14.01% | -37.40% | -- |
| SID | Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. Common Stock | $1.6B | -- | -2.36% | +2.48% | -2.36% | -22.50% | -- |
| NUVB | Nuvation Bio Inc Class A | $1.6B | -- | -3.58% | -1.67% | -22.24% | -47.32% | -- |
| UWMC | UWM Holdings Corporation Class A Common Stock | $1.6B | -- | +0.49% | -9.65% | -23.70% | -76.48% | -- |
About This List
A stock trading under $5 is not automatically a "cheap" stock — a company's fundamental value has no direct relationship to its share price per se. A $4 stock with 100 million shares outstanding has a $400M market cap; that's a mid-cap company, not a micro-cap. Share price reflects the number of shares outstanding, not business quality.
What makes a stock under $5 compelling is a combination of factors: a business with real revenue and a path to profitability, a stock that has declined in price due to temporary factors (sector rotation, macro pressure, single missed quarter) rather than structural business problems, and a market cap low enough that positive news can drive meaningful percentage gains.
The risk in this price range is real. Companies under $5 have often declined from higher prices, and declines often reflect genuine fundamental deterioration, not just market sentiment. Positive factors to screen for: revenue growth year-over-year, improving or stable operating margins, low debt-to-assets ratio, and a management team that has articulated a clear recovery or growth strategy.
Use the full Stock Alarm Pro screener to filter for quality metrics within this price range. Set a price alert to be notified if any stock drops further or recovers to your target level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Are stocks under $5 considered penny stocks?
- By SEC definition, penny stocks are typically priced under $5 and traded over-the-counter. However, some stocks under $5 trade on major exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ and have millions in daily volume.
- Why is a low share price not the same as being cheap?
- Share price reflects shares outstanding — a company with 1 billion shares at $4 has a $4B market cap. Cheapness is relative to earnings, revenue, and assets, not the per-share price.
- What risks are specific to stocks under $5?
- Wider bid-ask spreads, lower liquidity, higher volatility, and greater sensitivity to news. Institutional ownership is also typically lower, which can mean less price stability.
- How do I find the best stocks under $5?
- Use the Stock Alarm Pro screener to filter by price, then screen for positive revenue growth, manageable debt, and improving margins. Combine price filter with trend analysis for the best setups.
Data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fundamentals and trend analysis update daily. Past performance is not indicative of future results.