If you have not grown tired of the stock market, then there are still a couple 'alternative' routes you can take to see substantial, though risky, gains through purchasing shares.
One of the most controversial means of investment is through Over The Counter, or penny stocks. Penny stocks are basically start up companies or very small companies that have shares that cost five dollars or less. Cheap penny stocks are those shares that are worth significantly more than their current value.
As just mentioned, these stocks do carry with them a significantly higher risk. However, that risk can be mitigated by placing a smaller more discretionary amount of your capital into them. The trick to making money on cheap penny stocks is by allocating small amounts that staying as diligent about research as you would with a larger more traded company.
Applying restraint and sticking to a low initial capital investment can see your investment grow many times faster than the average index. But you must remember to not get carried away and start throwing more money into the pot simply because you see 'some' success. Remember that you can very easily lose just as much, if not more, than you gain when trading penny stocks.
Also remember that you need to do your due diligence with ANY stock purchase you make. Cheap penny stocks are no different. Do the research to see if the company is really worth buying. If it were a large cap, would you still buy it? If so, then it is probably a safe bet to add the penny stock to your investment portfolio.
