{
  "id": 2754924,
  "title": "15 penny stocks crash up to 50% in 3 months: Are you holding any?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/15-penny-stocks-crash-up-to-50-in-3-months-are-you-holding-any",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-23T05:33:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Top News",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-top-news",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/15-penny-stocks-crash-up-to-50-in-3-months-are-you-holding-any/slideshow/133435070.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Within a span of three months, 15 penny stocks have plummeted by 25% to 50%, according to data from ACE Equity. These underperformers were identified using a screen that targeted companies with a market valuation under Rs 1,000 crore, a share price less than Rs 20, and a minimum average daily trading volume of 5 lakh shares. The screen targets low-priced, relatively liquid penny stocks that have experienced significant selling pressure during this period. While penny stocks often entice investors with their low entry prices and potential for rapid gains, they carry substantial risks. Their low liquidity, high volatility, and limited transparency make them susceptible to manipulation and sudden price drops. Investors without a clear strategy and robust risk management may suffer greater losses than gains.",
  "summary": "Fourteen microcap penny stocks with market capitalisations below Rs 1,000 crore and trading prices under Rs 20 have witnessed sharp corrections of up to 50% over the past three months. While low entry prices lure retail investors, high volatility and thin liquidity make them highly risky.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}