Show Low Priced Stocks Lower-priced stocks those selling under a share offer aggressive investors a chance to achieve smart capital gains on a modest THESE issues allow the small investor to deal in round lots and chalk up good percentage gains on a relatively limited increase in For a stock selling at a share will show almost a 29 percent advance on a four-point market In the price of a stock would have to jump almost points to provide the same percentage not all low-priced issues are good and a stock should not be purchased merely because it is selling under a certain price Many are attracted to such issues solely on the basis of price and without regard to the fundamentals of the companies THEY become especially intrigued with a low-priced stock if it has sold at far higher levels in the recent While one such issue may return to a previous high many others are as likely to decline further even when the general market is in an those buy lower-priced stocks indiscriminately may find their money tied up in profitless Market timing is another important the investing public tends to become overly enthusiastic about lower-priced stocks at or near market IN expansion of trading in cheaper issues is seen by many technical analysts as a warning of a possible market lower stocks should be bought when relatively inactive and not after a period of brisk Inexpensive stocks are not appropriate for all A number of Issues selling under entail more risk than many are in a tion to THESE should be considered for the most part only by aggressive investors who can afford the added An individual's overall investment program and personal circumstances are important factors to be For those who do decide to consider the it is essential to outline their objectives before making If a stock is being purchased for shorter-term capital there is justification in taking profits once the issue has made a worthwhile percentage IF PURCHASED for longer-term growth a stock should not be sold just because it has risen a few Too investors forget their As a a stock brought for a sho-t-term capital gain is help too with the purchaser riding the stock up and then back down again without taking many who buy lower-priced stocks for their long-range growth sell out after a rise of several points and miss out on some exceptional long-term it is important for an investor to set his aim beforehand stick with Among lower-priced stocks currently recommended by the Research Department of Babson's Reports are Giant Portland Houdaille and Super- Surgical the American Photocopy Equipment has lessened its dependence on the office equipment sector by diversifying into the expanding mobile home industry and the recreational products Giant Portland Cement is now enjoying a smart earnings rebound and is in a strong financial Houdaille Industries has pursued an aggressive acquisition program over recent and has a favorable is engaged in the work-clothes rental and earnings here have Superior Surgical uniform and service and has compiled an enviable record in sales and |