Investors can certainly boost their returns by concentrating on stocks trading between $1 and $10. However, a disciplined approach is necessary because many of these businesses are speculative and lack the underlying fundamentals to support their prices.

The downside that can come from buying these securities is precisely why we started StockStory - to isolate the long-term winners from the losers so you can invest with confidence. Keeping that in mind, here is one stock under $10 with huge potential and two best left ignored.

Two Stocks Under $10 to Sell:

BigCommerce (BIGC)

Share Price: $5.24

Founded in Sydney, Australia in 2009 by Mitchell Harper and Eddie Machaalani, BigCommerce (NASDAQ: BIGC) provides software for businesses to easily create online stores.

Why Do We Steer Clear of BIGC?

1. ARR growth averaged a weak 4% over the last year, suggesting that competition is pulling some attention away from its software
2. Estimated sales growth of 3.7% for the next 12 months implies demand will slow from its three-year trend
3. Historical operating margin losses point to an inefficient cost structure

BigCommerce is trading at $5.24 per share, or 1.2x forward price-to-sales. To fully understand why you should be careful with BIGC, check out our full research report (it’s free).

Fluence Energy (FLNC)

Share Price: $8.56

Pioneering the use of lithium-ion batteries for grid storage, Fluence (NASDAQ: FLNC) helps store renewable energy sources with battery systems.

Why Are We Wary of FLNC?

1. Competitive supply chain dynamics and steep production costs are reflected in its low gross margin of 6.4%
2. Free cash flow margin shrank by 12 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company stepped up its investments to maintain its competitive edge
3. Short cash runway increases the probability of a capital raise that dilutes existing shareholders

At $8.56 per share, Fluence Energy trades at 21x forward P/E. If you’re considering FLNC for your portfolio, see our FREE research report to learn more.

One Stock Under $10 to Watch:

agilon health (AGL)

Share Price: $2.31

Transforming how doctors care for seniors by shifting financial incentives from volume to outcomes, agilon health (NYSE: AGL) provides a platform that helps primary care physicians transition to value-based care models for Medicare patients through long-term partnerships and global capitation arrangements.

Why Does AGL Stand Out?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 40.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Customer trends over the past two years show it’s maintaining a steady flow of new contracts that can potentially increase in value over time
3. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last three years as its EPS has compounded at 14.5% annually

agilon health’s stock price of $2.31 implies a valuation ratio of 0.2x forward price-to-sales. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Stocks We Like Even More

Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump’s presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth.

While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we’re leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Comfort Systems (+782% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today

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