Another Look at Some Low-Priced Stocks

Readers responded in force to my Tuesday column on single-digit stocks. No, they didn't heap praise on my insightful analysis, amusing style or razor-sharp graphics. They all wrote in to get my take on their favorite small stocks. So to Dave, Gabe, Doc N., Craig and Katie, this one's for you.

This random grouping represents an interesting cross-section of this speculative sector. Their picks may all be small, but that's where the similarities end. A couple of these stocks look ready to win best of breed, while others are just ugly mutts. I have to admit, the most beat-up dog in the pack was one of my long-term picks. When I see misfires like this, I try to remember that stock-picking is only an odds game. ...