small caps

A beginner’s guide to small caps

1.Size A small cap is classified as a company with a market capitalization between $300 million and $2 billion. 2.Risk Small caps are riskier than larger cap stocks as they are smaller companies and may still be in the growth stage.  Larger caps generally have a more mature business and have more resources to weather any economic downturns. As large cap stocks have been operating for a while, they have established clients and are more stable companies. 3.Returns As large …

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The Differences Between Small Caps, Mid Caps and Large Caps

Stocks on the Australian share market are categorised by their size. This is usually measured by a company’s market capitalisation. It is calculated by multiplying the company’s current share price by the total amount of shares on issue. A market cap is essentially what the market values the company at. The size of a company has a huge impact on the characteristics of the stock. Knowing the difference between these types of companies will assist the investor to select the …

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