[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "I%27m%20using%20Robinhood%20for%20some%20light%20investing.%20I%20wanted%20to%20find%20some%20penny%20stocks%20on%20the%20platform%20that%20I%20could%20probably%20invest%20in.%20Is%20there%20an%20easy%20way%20to%20find%20them%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Yes \u2014 you *can* find penny stocks on Robinhood, but there are some important limitations and tricks to know first. Here\u2019s a breakdown of what counts as a penny stock on Robinhood, what\u2019s excluded, and exactly how you can find them efficiently.\n\n---\n\n## What *is* a \u201cpenny stock\u201d\n\nAccording to both Robinhood and U.S. regulators:\n\n- A penny stock is generally a stock trading for **less than $5** per share. ([robinhood.com](https://robinhood.com/us/en/learn/articles/22PQFMiMMbT4PZX5OdUQoP/what-are-penny-stocks/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Many penny stocks come from companies with small market capitalization\u2014micro-cap or nano-cap firms are common. ([robinhood.com](https://robinhood.com/gb/en/learn/articles/your-pocket-guide-to-investing-in-penny-stocks/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Often they have low liquidity (few buyers/sellers) and less public information. That raises higher risk. ([robinhood.com](https://robinhood.com/us/en/learn/articles/22PQFMiMMbT4PZX5OdUQoP/what-are-penny-stocks/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What Robinhood supports \u2014 and what it doesn\u2019t\n\nRobinhood allows trading in many **exchange-listed** penny stocks (i.e. stocks on NASDAQ, NYSE, or similar U.S. exchanges) as long as they meet internal eligibility rules. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/wiki/can-you-do-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))\n\nHowever:\n\n- Most penny stocks that trade **exclusively** on OTC markets (OTC Pink, OTCQB, etc.) are *not* available on Robinhood. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/wiki/can-you-do-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n- Some securities may be delisted or restricted, preventing new purchases even if you previously held them. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/wiki/can-you-do-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## How to find penny stocks *on Robinhood*\n\nHere are the steps you can use in the app and via external tools to find penny stocks that *are* tradable on Robinhood:\n\n1. **In Robinhood using built-in filters (web or mobile)**\n   - Go to the *Search/Explore* section \u2192 *Screeners* \u2192 *Create a screener*. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/en-CA/wiki/how-to-find-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Add a filter \u201cPrice\u201d < $5 (you can pick tighter bands, like $1-$5 or $0.10-$1, depending on how speculative you want to go). ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/en-CA/wiki/how-do-you-find-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Add filters for volume or average volume to avoid names with zero or very few trades. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/en-CA/wiki/how-to-find-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Optionally filter by market cap or listing exchange to favor exchange-listed names. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/wiki/can-you-do-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n\n2. **Trending / Movers / Curated Lists**\n   - Check Robinhood\u2019s \u201cTrending\u201d, \u201cMovers\u201d, or \u201cCurated\u201d stocks lists. Low-priced stocks sometimes show up there when they have big price or volume movement. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/en-CA/wiki/how-to-find-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n\n3. **Search for specific tickers or keywords**\n   - If you find names using external screeners (or elsewhere), search by ticker in Robinhood to check if they are listed, tradable, and meet your filters. ([bitget.com](https://www.bitget.com/wiki/can-you-do-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n\n4. **Use external screeners** to expand your list\n   - Use tools like Finviz or market screeners to filter for shares trading under $5 with certain liquidity or strength indicators. Then cross-check in Robinhood to see what\u2019s available. ([finder.com](https://www.finder.com/stock-trading/how-to-buy-penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## Sample workflow\n\nHere\u2019s how you could put all that together in practice:\n\n1. Open Robinhood \u2192 go to *Screeners* and build one for \u201cPrice < $5\u201d plus \u201cVolume > 100,000\u201d (or whatever minimum you\u2019re comfortable with).  \n2. Save that screener \u2192 scan the results.  \n3. As you see names you like, check:\n   - Is it listed on NASDAQ/NYSE?  \n   - What\u2019s its average daily trading volume?  \n   - What\u2019s its bid/ask spread (sometimes visible) to ensure you won\u2019t pay a huge cost just entering or exiting a trade.  \n4. Add promising names to a watchlist \u2192 monitor news, financial filings, short interest, etc.  \n5. Use *limit orders* over market orders to avoid slippage (price moving against you because there\u2019s low liquidity).  \n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull together a **current list** of some penny stocks available on Robinhood *right now* (exchange listed, price < $5, decent volume) to give you a head start. Do you want me to do that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "yes"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are a few penny stocks (< $5/share) that are actively traded and may be listed on Robinhood (since they trade on major U.S. exchanges). These are *not* recommendations, but they might be worth putting on your watchlist. Double-check their availability on Robinhood before investing.\n\n---\n\n## Some Active Penny Stocks to Watch\n\n| Ticker | Company | Price* | Avg/Recent Volume | Notes |\n|---|---|---|---|---|\n| **BBAI** | BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. | ~$3.83 | Very high (tens of millions of shares) ([ainvest.com](https://www.ainvest.com/aime/share/penny-stocks-high-buying-volume-ad30df/?utm_source=openai)) | Big volume; could be volatile. |\n| **HURA** | TuHURA Biosciences, Inc. | ~$2.71 | ~780,000+ shares recently  | Smaller cap; biotech/healthcare risks apply. |\n\n> *Prices are based on recent trading; intraday or after-hours movements may change them.\n\n---\n\n## More Names & Themes Showing Strong Activity\n\nThese are further examples (from screeners) of penny stocks under $5 that have been seeing big volume or momentum:\n\n- **TPET** (Trio Petroleum) trading around ~$2 with *very* high daily volume ([ainvest.com](https://www.ainvest.com/aime/share/penny-stocks-high-buying-volume-ad30df/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **GXAI**, **PLUG**, **DNN**, **BTAI** also show up in high-volume, low-price lists ([ainvest.com](https://www.ainvest.com/aime/share/penny-stocks-high-buying-volume-ad30df/?utm_source=openai))  \n- Tech category: **HURA**, **KOPN**, **HNST** scoring well in multi-factor screens for penny stocks ([tapeline.io](https://tapeline.io/best-stocks-for/penny-stocks?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## What to Check Before Pulling the Trigger\n\nTo help avoid common pitfalls when dealing with penny stocks:\n\n- **Listing exchange**: make sure the stock is listed on NASDAQ, NYSE (or NYSE American) rather than an OTC market. Robinhood typically only supports exchange-listed securities. ([financebuzz.com](https://financebuzz.com/penny-stocks-on-robinhood?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Average volume**: higher liquidity means easier buying/selling without wild price swings.  \n- **Company fundamentals**: even for speculative plays, check recent filings, debt, cash runway, etc.  \n- **Volatility and risk**: big price changes are common; risks are much higher than for larger or more stable stocks.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can filter by **Robinhood-confirmed availability** and give you a smaller set (3\u20135) of penny stocks that are definitely tradable there right now. Do you want that?"
    }
]