I know exactly what you mean. I figured that out a long time ago. We try to hit a home run, with those cheap things, and get struck out. The more expensive stocks are easier to make money on. I like mid cap areas between half bil and 1.5 bil and up ok too. I like to see a p/e, and with a div is even better.
CDE below is one of my 14 positions, and I see a high volume bar the other day which is often a climax of selling or buying and turning point soon after.
CDE: https://schrts.co/QRsJpvRM