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micro-cap

American  
[mahy-kroh-kap] / ˈmaɪ kroʊˌkæp /
Or microcap

adjective

  1. designating a company, or a mutual fund that invests in companies, with a very small market capitalization, usually under $250 million.


Etymology

Origin of micro-cap

First recorded in 1995–2000; micro- ( def. ) + cap(ital) 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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"If you want to invest in micro-cap or Hong Kong market, perhaps this is useful vehicle."

From US News Sep. 7, 2016

It digs deep into the mid-, small- and micro-cap market space.

From Forbes Aug. 28, 2014

Most are micro-cap companies exploring for minerals or aiming to develop early-stage projects around the world.

From Reuters Jul. 25, 2013

“And this is a company that in micro-cap world has received a lot of praise,” he says.

From BusinessWeek Jun. 6, 2011

As these micro-cap venture capitalists now raise their own funds—giving them more ammunition to participate in later financing rounds of a start-up—they are siphoning off more investment deals and fund-raising dollars from larger venture firms.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2010

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