Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Luckily for you, our mission at StockStory is to help you make money and avoid losses by sorting the winners from the losers. That said, here is one stock under $50 that could 10x and two best left ignored.

Two Stocks Under $50 to Sell:

Viatris (VTRS)

Share Price: $12.43

Created through the 2020 merger of Mylan and Pfizer's Upjohn division, Viatris (NASDAQ: VTRS) is a healthcare company that develops, manufactures, and distributes branded and generic medicines across more than 165 countries worldwide.

Why Is VTRS Risky?

1. Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 4.4% annually over the last two years
2. Performance over the past five years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 13.1% annually
3. Push for growth has led to negative returns on capital, signaling value destruction, and its shrinking returns suggest its past profit sources are losing steam

Viatris is trading at $12.43 per share, or 5.2x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than VTRS.

Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB)

Share Price: $49.08

Named after the merger of Third National Bank and Fifth National Bank in 1908, Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB) is a financial services company that provides banking, lending, wealth management, and investment services to individuals and businesses across the Midwest and Southeast.

Why Are We Cautious About FITB?

1. Annual net interest income growth of 4.1% over the last five years was below our standards for the banking sector
2. Performance over the past two years shows each sale was less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 2.8% annually
3. Products and services are facing significant credit quality challenges during this cycle as tangible book value per share has declined by 1.2% annually over the last five years

Fifth Third Bancorp’s stock price of $49.08 implies a valuation ratio of 1.7x forward P/B. To fully understand why you should be careful with FITB, check out our full research report (it’s free for active Edge members).

One Stock Under $50 to Buy:

The Trade Desk (TTD)

Share Price: $38.70

Built as an alternative to "walled garden" advertising ecosystems, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) provides a cloud-based platform that helps advertisers and agencies plan, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across multiple channels and devices.

Why Will TTD Outperform?

1. Billings growth has averaged 20.1% over the last year, indicating a healthy pipeline of new contracts that should drive future revenue increases
2. User-friendly software enables clients to ramp up spending quickly, leading to the speedy recovery of customer acquisition costs
3. Healthy operating margin of 18.9% shows it’s a well-run company with efficient processes, and its rise over the last year was fueled by some leverage on its fixed costs

At $38.70 per share, The Trade Desk trades at 6.1x forward price-to-sales. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free for active Edge members.

Stocks We Like Even More

If your portfolio success hinges on just 4 stocks, your wealth is built on fragile ground. You have a small window to secure high-quality assets before the market widens and these prices disappear.

Don’t wait for the next volatility shock. Check out our Top 5 Strong Momentum Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 244% over the last five years (as of June 30, 2025).

Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.