10 Best Bank Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now

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1. Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23

With significant hedge fund interest, Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) secures a spot on our list of the 10 Best Bank Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now.

On September 24, 2025, Bloomberg reported that Cason SA’s controlling shareholder, Rubens Ometto, is under negotiations with Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD) for a loan of up to $141 million. The loan, which is arranged through the Ometto family office, Aguassanta Participacoes SA, may be backed by Cosan shares as collateral.

This development shortly follows Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD)’s September 18 interim interest payment of $564 million to shareholders. The payment reflects the bank’s strong liquidity and ability to return value.

Banco Bradesco S.A. (NYSE:BBD), one of Brazil’s largest financial institutions, provides a range of banking, insurance, and investment services to individuals and corporations domestically and abroad. It is one of the Best Penny Stocks.

While we acknowledge the potential of BBD to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BBD and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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