The 18 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now 2022

Another cold, hard truth that proponents of penny stocks don’t tell you? Many low-priced shares stay low for a very long time: The Best Cheap Stocks to Buy Now 2022.

FORD MOTOR COMPANY (F)

Ford is a US-based car production company that has been providing its services since 1903. It produces one of the most well-known brands of cars in the industry. This is an excellent choice of stock to buy if you’re planning on keeping it for a longer-term as Ford is slowly shifting into the world of electric vehicles. The electric vehicle industry is one of the fastest-growing niches in the automobile world. Since Ford is still in the early phases of its electric journey, this is a perfect time to buy its stocks before it gets too popular and expensive. The company is projecting to produce 2 million electric vehicles by 2026. This would make up a large chunk of the world’s supply of EVs. You can buy the F stock at an estimate of $14.16.

BANCO SANTANDER (SAN)

Banco Santander is one of the largest banks in Spain and has been providing its services for quite some time now. It is among one of the most highly trusted banks in the region. The best part is that this bank has a good amount of international presence as well. Banco Santander claims to put the safety and security of its investors’ funds above all else. Although at first glance this bank may not look like a good investment option due to its business plan, it is generating quite a good return on equity which seems very promising for this Spanish bank. You can buy the SAN stock at an estimate of $2.88.

ASSERTIO HOLDINGS (ASRT)

Assertio Holdings is a pharmaceutical company that is finally beginning its uptrend journey after facing quite a few years of losses. The company is predicting future sales in the hundreds of millions for this calendar year. The entire reason the company was drowning in losses previously was due to being tied to a sub-firm, Nucynta. This was an opioid-producing company that was doing horribly and caused Assertio to face years of losses. Once Assertio finally sold Nucynta, it started seeing profitability. You can buy the ASRT stock at an estimate of $2.11.

BARCLAYS (BCS)

Barclays is one of the largest and most popular financial services providers in the UK. It is also quite a popular method of online banking internationally. As a result of the pandemic, Barclays has faced a steady growth due to its online banking services being top of its class. It is important to note that this stock faces a considerable amount of volatility, especially during inflation periods like right now. Nonetheless, this is a great stock for someone looking for a long-term investment as the online banking industry is continuing to grow every day. You can buy the BCS stock at an estimate of $7.45.

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP (AAL)

American Airlines is one of the biggest air services providers globally. Based in the US, it has been providing services since 1930. You must be wondering why such a popular airline would have its stocks set at a very cheap price. The entire reason for such pricing is the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the pandemic, several countries had imposed travel bans which caused airlines to suffer billions of dollars in losses as they weren’t able to operate as they used to previously. This caused their stock prices to fall significantly. Now that the pandemic is mostly over, it is a great time to buy their stocks before its prices increase once again. You can buy the AAL stock at an estimate of $18.77.

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA (BBVA)

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria is the third-largest bank in Spain. It also operates internationally in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. BBVA’s business plan is focusing on developing countries such as Mexico and Spain as the banking sector is not fully developed there yet and therefore has a ton of room to grow. BBVA claims that its diverse business portfolio will help limit risk for investors and provide high-class security of funds. BBVA has a Mexican subsidiary called BBVA Bancomer which is one of the most profitable firms in its portfolio. Bancomer generates a consistent return on equity of 20%. You can buy the BBVA stock at an estimate of $5.19.

INPLAY OIL CORPORATION (IPOOF)

InPlay Oil Corporation has consistently been one of the top five energy stocks to buy this past year. It is an oil and gas exploration company that is responsible for producing and generating these valuable energy resources in the country. Although its share prices have increased considerably over the years, it is still 84% lower than the average stock prices in this industry. 2021 was the best performing year for this major company. As a result, it generated quite a bit of profit which was adjusted to pay back debts and ensure a strong balance sheet. It is all set to make 2022 another record year with expected profits to be better than 2021. You can buy the IPOOF stock at an estimate of $3.01. 

ERICSSON (ERIC)

Ericsson is a Swedish multinational telecommunications and networking company. The first is also commonly known by its Swedish name, Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. ERIC is a leading supplier of all sorts of infrastructure materials in this industry. The entire reason this stock faced a significant downfall in its market prices is because it was facing a lawsuit in 2019 regarding a misconduct in Iraq that had apparently been going on for several years. Now that the allegations have been settled and Ericsson is back on track to becoming the top 5G provider globally, it is the best time to buy its stocks before they increase in value. You can buy the ERIC stock at an estimate of $7.96.

CARNIVAL CORPORATION (CCL)

Carnival Corporation is the biggest cruise line company in the world. It was founded in 1972 and became listed publicly for the first time in 1987. When it first got listed, it had a share price of about $3.90. Over the course of the next few years, its share price considerably increased and was at its best point in 2018 when it had a share price of about $70. However, as a result of the pandemic, its cruise line operations had to be shut down. This industry was the most impacted by the pandemic. The shares had fallen to levels as low as $8.50 due to the company not being able to operate. Now that the pandemic has somewhat subsided, it is slowly reopening its operations and therefore, this is the best time to buy its shares before it increases once again. You can buy the CCL stock at an estimate of $17.30.

MIZUHO FINANCIAL GROUP (MFG)

Mizuho Financial is among the largest financial services providers in Japan. Mizuho CEO affirms that Japan’s financial sector is a tough industry to master. It is already pretty concentrated with monopoly players who make it harder for others to enter the industry. However, he reassures potential investors that since Mizuho is undergoing plans to expand to the international markets, this will significantly help them give their investors better returns. You can buy the MFG stock at an estimate of $2.39.

VAALCO ENERGY (EGY)

VAALCO Energy Incorporation is a US-based oil production company. It is responsible for the exploration and production of non-renewable energy resources such as crude oil and natural gas. This is the best time to invest in this sector as it is just recovering from pandemic numbers while also being very profitable due to the current ongoing war in Ukraine. Since VAALCO is currently expanding its facilities, you should buy this stock before it becomes too expensive to do so. You can buy the EGY stock at an estimate of $6.54.

CREDIT SUISSE GROUP (CS)

Credit Suisse is an investment and banking services provider. For customers, this has been among one of the most popular corporations in terms of services. For investors, this company has been quite a nightmare in previous years. This is mainly due to the fact that its management has been very unorganized and failed to provide a clear risk assessment to its investors. However, they have recently switched management and are back on track to becoming among the top financial services providers in the industry. You can buy the CS stock at an estimate of $6.70.

VODAFONE GROUP (VOD)

Vodafone is the largest telecommunication services provider in Europe. As of right now, Vodafone has over 300 million customers using its services. With headquarters in the UK, this 5G service provider has been serving customers from all around the globe. Its largest market is Africa with 190 million Africans using its services. The best plus point about this company is it is even currently providing dividends. The current rate ongoing is 6% but it could change at any time. Market analysts expect this industry to boom in 2022. You can buy the VOD stock at an estimate of $15.19.

SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS (SIRI)

Sirius XM Holdings deals with radio services for auto vehicles. It is the largest services provider in this industry. Unfortunately, the industry has been facing a large chip shortage for quite a while now. Due to this reason, this industry has been struggling to meet the growing demand of its customers which has caused its share prices to fall significantly. However, the company claims that it is expecting to solve this issue by mid-2022 and finally return back to profitable levels. It is recommended to buy its stock before this happens in order to claim the best deals. You can buy the SIRI stock at an estimate of $6.

HUDSON TECHNOLOGIES (HDSN)

Hudson Technologies is a leading provider of refrigerant liquid and industrial gas in the US. Since Hudson works in a very specific niche while also being the top provider of the niche, it essentially acts as a monopoly making it the best stock to invest in. Due to the current inflation crisis, people have been less inclined to spend their money. This has caused HDSN sales to drop significantly which caused its stock prices to fall. Now that inflation is coming back into control, it seems only the right opportunity to buy its shares before their prices go up again. You can buy the HDSN stock at an estimate of $6.71.

NISSAN MOTOR COMPANY (NSANY)

Nissan is one of the largest producers of auto vehicles in the world. It is a Japanese car company that has been producing cars for the longest time. Nissan is also among the first few car companies that are getting their foot into the electric vehicle industry. Nissan’s business model used to focus more on providing vehicles for rental car companies. Now, they are following a more customer-focused approach and are aiming to become a more efficient organization. The electric vehicle industry is going to be huge so it’s important to get your hands on it before it’s too expensive to do so. You can buy the NSANY stock at an estimate of $7.94.

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP (LYG)

Lloyds Banking Group is an up-and-coming bank and insurance provider that is based in the UK. Prior to 2011, this was a regular bank that wasn’t performing to the best of its abilities. It underwent a major reconstruction in 2011 which led to it now becoming one of the underdogs in the UK’s banking and finance industry. The only downfall with investing in a bank in the UK right now is that they’re facing a major mortgage problem as mortgage prices have gone through the roof. Nonetheless, this is still a great option for investing as you can buy the LYG stock at an estimate of $3.70.

UNDER ARMOUR (UAA)

Under Armour is quickly becoming one of the most popular athletic wear brand for all ages and genders. It was founded in 1996 and provides its products all around the world through its many subsidiaries. Over the years, they’ve held several sponsorships with top athletes in order to promote their products which have significantly helped them grow into the brand they are today. The pandemic had brought along some supply chain issues which caused their stock prices to drop. Now that the supply chain issues are sorted, it is best to buy their stocks before their prices increase again. You can buy the UAA stock at an estimate of $15.36.