sin1 gu2仙股
Jyutpingsin1 gu2
Yalesīn gú
Definition
Penny stock; stock with a share price below ten cents.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
The term originates from the historical use of the word 仙 to refer to the cent unit in Hong Kong currency. It carries a strong connotation of extreme volatility and speculative danger, often implying that the company is struggling or near bankruptcy. Investors frequently use it as a warning label for assets that lack fundamental value.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This penny stock has dropped to just a few cents, it is really risky.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with blue chip stocks, which are referred to as 藍籌股. Using 仙股 to describe any cheap stock is inaccurate, as it specifically refers to those trading below one Hong Kong dollar, and more strictly, often those below ten cents.
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