r/pennystocks

Community Overview

About r/pennystocks

A place to lose money with friends and likewise degenerates. The posts and advice here should be taken with caution, this is not financial advice.

The community at a glance

r/pennystocks is a Subreddit for Investors and Stock Investors with roughly 2.3M members. It has been around since 2008. It has both a forum and a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Stocks communities list and #8 in the Investing communities list.

Roughly 168K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Stock, Looking, and Stocks. Product recommendations often mention penny stocks, trading platform, and online brokerage.

On Reddit
Established 2008
2.3M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +168K members
Growth: +8.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 271 members
  • 2014: 4K members
  • 2015: 3K members
  • 2016: 7K members
  • 2017: 22K members
  • 2018: 46K members
  • 2019: 48K members
  • 2020: 226K members
  • 2021: 1.5M members
  • 2023: 60K members
  • 2024: 84K members
  • 2025: 192K members
  • 2026: 74K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 39K members
  • Nov: 27K members
  • Dec: 14K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 9K members
  • Apr: 8K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 7K members
  • Aug: 5K members
  • Sep: 769 members

Topics

  • Stock
    71 posts in the past month
    #1
    Stock
    71
  • Looking
    54 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking
    54
  • Stocks
    38 posts in the past month
    #3
    Stocks
    38
  • Looking For
    36 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For
    36
  • Penny Stock
    30 posts in the past month
    #5
    Penny Stock
    30

Flair

  • :snoo_dealwithit: General Discussion :snoo_dealwithit:
    82 posts in the past month
    1. I made $0.05 😌
    2. You’re welcome (TUN)
    3. Let’s talk about penny stocks (The First Understand). (Post 1/45)
    #1
    :snoo_dealwithit: General Discussion :snoo_dealwithit:
    I made $0.05 😌 · You’re welcome (TUN) · Let’s talk about penny stocks (The First Understand). (Post 1/45)
    82
  • :Bagger: 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 :Bullish:
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Citi predicts 410% rally for BMEA (currently under $1.50)
    2. LiquidMetal (LQMT) and the iPhone Ultra Folding Phone
    3. Day 1 of 180 - Buying $2500 of ELTP Every Day Until Uplist
    #2
    :Bagger: 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 :Bullish:
    Citi predicts 410% rally for BMEA (currently under $1.50) · LiquidMetal (LQMT) and the iPhone Ultra Folding Phone · Day 1 of 180 - Buying $2500 of ELTP Every Day Until Uplist
    34
  • :DDNerd: 🄳🄳 :DDNerd:
    34 posts in the past month
    1. $GCTS Full Breakdown as to Why I Believe Starlink or Amazon Got a Contract With GCT
    2. iPhone math makes me reconsider my choices
    3. Helus Pharma (HELP): a broad-label psychedelic, one pivotal readout from a massive re-rating
    #3
    :DDNerd: 🄳🄳 :DDNerd:
    $GCTS Full Breakdown as to Why I Believe Starlink or Amazon Got a Contract With GCT · iPhone math makes me reconsider my choices · Helus Pharma (HELP): a broad-label psychedelic, one pivotal readout from a massive re-rating
    34
  • 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐 :stonk:
    29 posts in the past month
    1. $ENVX just got nuked after the CEO quit. I think batteries could be the next gold rush after AI.
    2. I got a question about qsi
    3. AEFI: Could This Company Become The “Silicon of Energy”?
    #4
    𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒄𝒌 𝑰𝒏𝒇𝒐 :stonk:
    $ENVX just got nuked after the CEO quit. I think batteries could be the next gold rush after AI. · I got a question about qsi · AEFI: Could This Company Become The “Silicon of Energy”?
    29
  • :Bolt2: ꉓꍏ꓄ꍏ꒒ꌩꌗ꓄ :bolt:
    9 posts in the past month
    1. 10 penny biotechs I'm watching for August 2026, and adding slowly
    2. Upcoming catalysts for September 2026 in Biotech and Pharma
    3. American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) Completes Initial Phase of Texatron™ Testing at Texas Tech University
    #5
    :Bolt2: ꉓꍏ꓄ꍏ꒒ꌩꌗ꓄ :bolt:
    10 penny biotechs I'm watching for August 2026, and adding slowly · Upcoming catalysts for September 2026 in Biotech and Pharma · American Fusion Inc. (OTC: AMFN) Completes Initial Phase of Texatron™ Testing at Texas Tech University
    9

Product recommendations

  • penny stocks
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Live in the EU. Best platform for Penny Stocks?
    2. Best platform for an Aussie to buy pennystocks
    3. Best platform to buy pennystocks in Australia
    #1
    penny stocks
    Live in the EU. Best platform for Penny Stocks? · Best platform for an Aussie to buy pennystocks · Best platform to buy pennystocks in Australia
    18
  • trading platform
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Best Platform
    2. Please recommend trading platform
    3. Which platform do you recommend for penny stocks?
    #2
    trading platform
    Best Platform · Please recommend trading platform · Which platform do you recommend for penny stocks?
    4
  • online brokerage
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Which is the best online brokerage according to you? ^^^^^^^^^^^
    2. Best online brokerage services
    3. Best online brokerage services
    #3
    online brokerage
    Which is the best online brokerage according to you? ^^^^^^^^^^^ · Best online brokerage services · Best online brokerage services
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/pennystocks for?
Best for Investors and Stock Investors enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion, live chat.
Is r/pennystocks free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/pennystocks have?
Roughly 2.3M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/pennystocks on?
r/pennystocks runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/pennystocks cover?
On the Hive Index, r/pennystocks is organized under Investors, Stock Investors.
How do I join r/pennystocks?
You can join r/pennystocks by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Investing communities like?
Communities for investors covering stocks, real estate, options, and broader personal finance. Reddit has some of the most active investing communities on the internet, from value investing to dividend strategies, alongside Discord servers for trading signals and more niche investment approaches. Range of experience from total beginners to seasoned traders.