Penny Stock Screener

Stocks under $10 with unusual volume, ranked by a 0–100 setup score built from relative volume, price change, float, news catalyst, short interest and repeat-runner history.

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Penny stocks can lose all of their value. Low float and big moves cut both ways, and thin trading can make it hard to get out. Educational only — not financial advice.

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Average RVOL

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Squeeze setups

short interest ≥ 20%

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Score colors compare each stock with today’s list — green is the top fifth, orange the next 30%, gray the rest — and the number is the raw 0–100 score. It ranks setups; it does not predict outcomes.

TTEC

TTEC Holdings, Inc. · NMS

63

Price

$2.40

Change

+72%

RVOL

766.1×

Float

20.4M

Short %

23.04%

Pre-mkt gap

-0.8%

Volume

22.2M

$ Volume

53.3M

Runner

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Why this score

Relative volume 30/30
Price change 20/20
Float size 8/20
News catalyst 0/15
Short interest 5/10
Repeat runner 0/5

Risk flags

  • Parabolic move. Up 40%+ today — big spikes often reverse quickly.
  • Extreme volume. Volume is 15× normal or more — unusual activity; check what is driving it.
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What Makes A Good Penny Stock Setup?

A "penny stock" traditionally means any stock trading under $5 a share, though this screener extends the range up to $10 to capture more actionable setups. Low price alone doesn't make a stock tradeable — the signals below are what separate a genuine momentum setup from a stock that's just cheap.

Relative Volume (RVOL)

RVOL compares today's trading volume to the stock's 3-month average at the same time of day. A reading above 2x means the stock is trading at more than double its normal pace — the single most reliable signal that something real is happening, not just noise.

Float

Float is the number of shares actually available for public trading, excluding insider-locked shares. A stock with a 3-million-share float needs far less buying pressure to move sharply than one with 300 million — that's why "low float" and "nano float" names show up so often on momentum scanners.

Short Interest & Squeeze Risk

Short interest above 20% of float means a large share of the stock is borrowed and sold, betting on a decline. If the price rises instead, those short sellers may be forced to buy back shares to limit losses — adding fuel to the rally. That's a short squeeze.

News Catalyst

Volume and volatility without a reason behind them tend to fade fast. A same-day catalyst — earnings, an FDA decision, a contract announcement — gives a move a story that can sustain it longer than pure technical momentum alone.

How To Use This Screener

  1. Start with the score, then check why. The 0–100 screener score combines RVOL, float, short interest and catalyst. Open a name and look at which of the four is driving it; a high score built on one signal is weaker than one built on three.
  2. Confirm the catalyst. Read the headline behind the move. Recycled or vague news fades faster than a concrete announcement.
  3. Check liquidity before the chart. A tiny float with very little dollar volume can show a huge RVOL and still be impossible to exit cleanly.
  4. Watch RVOL over time, not once. A name that holds 3x+ through the first hour is a different situation from one that spiked at the open and faded. See the RVOL guide.
  5. Write down your exit first. Know your stop and your size before you enter. The paper trading simulator is the place to rehearse this without risk.

Why Most Penny Stock Trades Lose

Low-priced stocks combine thin liquidity, wide spreads, frequent share issuance and promotional news flow. Even when you pick a mover correctly, spreads and slippage take a bite on entry and exit, and a stock that doubles in the morning can give it all back by the close. A scanner narrows hundreds of names to a handful worth studying; it does not remove those structural costs. Treat the list as a research queue, size positions small, and review your results honestly, including the losers.

Related Guides

Penny stocks carry real risk. Low float and high volatility cut both ways — the same properties that create fast gains can produce fast, severe losses, and wide bid-ask spreads can make it hard to exit at your expected price. This screener surfaces candidates for your own research, not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as a penny stock?

The SEC generally defines a penny stock as trading under $5 a share, though the term is used loosely for anything under $10-$20 too. This screener defaults to $10 and under, adjustable via the price filter above.

How often is this screener updated?

The page auto-refreshes every minute, and the underlying scan itself recomputes every 5 minutes during market hours — click Refresh to force an immediate check. RVOL, price, and volume figures reflect today’s trading, not end-of-day snapshots.

What's a good RVOL for a penny stock trade?

2x or higher is the typical threshold traders watch for — it means volume is running at least double the stock's normal pace. Readings above 5x-10x signal exceptional, often news-driven activity.

Are penny stocks a good investment for beginners?

Generally not as a first investment. Penny stocks are among the most volatile, least liquid, and least regulated corners of the market. If you're new to investing, see our guide on how to buy your first stock for a lower-risk starting point.

What is a short squeeze?

A short squeeze happens when a heavily-shorted stock rises unexpectedly, forcing short sellers to buy back shares to limit losses — that buying pressure pushes the price even higher. See our full guide on short selling for the mechanics.