Investing can seem complicated, especially when it comes to stocks. What with having to learn about factors such as price-earnings ratios and market capitalization, it's a wonder you don't just get frustrated and give up. Sometimes, you just want to bring it down to basics, that is, specify a stock price and place an order to buy. Online stock screeners make finding stocks by price easy.
Step 1
Use an online stock screener. As of 2012, many are available, often free of charge. MarketWatch.com and Yahoo! Finance offer reputable screening services.
Step 2
Type into the screener the per-share price you seek. You often are able to enter a price range.
Step 3
Add any other parameters you like from the available options. Trading volume, price-earnings ratio, market capitalization and stock exchange are possibilities.
Step 4
Click the "Submit" button and survey the resulting screen for your stock listings.
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Tips
- Individual stock exchanges also offer screener functions, but price might not be a search factor.
Writer Bio
D. Laverne O'Neal, an Ivy League graduate, published her first article in 1997. A former theater, dance and music critic for such publications as the "Oakland Tribune" and Gannett Newspapers, she started her Web-writing career during the dot-com heyday. O'Neal also translates and edits French and Spanish. Her strongest interests are the performing arts, design, food, health, personal finance and personal growth.