About to Buy Penny Stocks? Look at These 3 Companies First

It's easy to see the allure of penny stocks. The idea of getting in on the ground floor of a company, buying the stock on the cheap, and riding it to untold riches can be tempting. Unfortunately, history has shown that these companies go bust far more often than they go boom. Investors are much better off buying stock in established companies -- even those that might have a higher than average risk profile.