Centerpointe Community Bank (OR) (CENP.PK)

The company Centerpointe Community Bank (OR) is trading under the symbols CENP.PK and CENP.OB on the Pink Sheets and Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB), respectively. Trading Pink Sheet stocks is one of the risky forms of investing. Some liquidity risks may be minimized, because the company is listed on two exchanges.

110 employees are working for this mid sized company. The mid sized number of employees may enable this company to engage in several business activities. But it will come at a cost which if not executed properly can quickly drain resources. You should give important consideration with regard to the number of people at the company, when you are evaluating an investment opportunity.

The company's shares were at $4.35 on Dec 31, 2009. Currently, the share price of the company is 56.5 % lower than its 52 week high of $10.00. This stock is risky due to the considerably low price, however investors might well benefit from large movements in the share price. The price is hitting yearly lows, meaning the stock's performance has worsened. The situation calls for additional research before considering this stock. The stock trades at insufficient volume, thereby making it subject to possible market manipulation.