if i got $10000, is better to buy share for $1 or $5?

Answer 1

It all depends on how much you think the share price of the particular stocks you're looking at will increase. When buying stocks you don't compare prices of the stocks, you compare the prospects, buy whichever company will do better in the future.

Answer 2

It doesn't matter if the shares are $1, $5, or $500 now, it matters what they are actually worth, or will be worth in the future. How far in the future depends on how long you are willing to hold them.

If you do research and decide the $1 share will be worth $3 in 3 months, and the $5 share will be worth $10, you will triple your money with the $1, only double it with the $5.

Answer 3

Logically, there's not enough information to answer this question. One might assume that you intend to invest all 10000, but that isn't clear. Your definition of better could indicate different answers too; if you want safer, a stock priced at 5 could be less volatile than the stock priced at 1. But that would be a general answer, and perhaps you need specific advice about specific stocks.

I don't want you to feel dumb, but let me offer some tough love. If you want a good answer, be careful how you ask your question.

Answer 4

When you buy shares of a company, you are effectively buying future earnings of that company. For a stock to be $1 or $5, that usually signifies that investors are not betting heavily on that company.

You would want to generally stay away from these penny stocks unless the 10k you have does not mean anything to you and you don't mind losing it.

To be safe, check out these time-tested stocks:

GE
PG
T

Take care and good luck.

Erik

Answer 5

With the way you phased the question, you are better off in buying nothing. You will likely have $0 real fast. If you are going to buy shares of a company, I recommend that you seek professional assistance.