small cap
/smɔl kæp/
adjective
- Relating to a company with a relatively small total market value (market capitalization), typically under $2 billion.
- Small-cap companies can be more volatile than larger ones.
- Many investors look for growth opportunities in small-cap stocks.
- The small-cap fund focuses on emerging technology companies.
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noun
- A stock or company with a small market capitalization.
- The portfolio includes a mix of small-caps and blue-chip stocks.
- Small-caps often outperform large-caps during economic recoveries.
- He invested heavily in small-caps hoping for high returns.