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mid-cap

American  
[mid-kap] / ˈmɪdˈkæp /

adjective

  1. designating a company, or a mutual fund that invests in companies, with a market capitalization of between $1 billion and $5 billion.


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Newmont is its preferred gold major, and Capricorn Metals its preferred mid-cap stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

Outside of the OIH, one of the best-performing stocks today is the National Energy Services Reunited Corp, a Middle-East focused mid-cap services company that had fallen more than 13% since the start of the conflict.

From Barron's ● Apr. 8, 2026

BofA Global Research identified small- and mid-cap stocks with value, quality, and cash return to navigate increased market volatility.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

The breadth of the securities market recovery is notable as small- and mid-cap turnover surged 135% in February, signaling the bull run isn’t just an index story but is broadening out across the market.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 16, 2026

“There are actually people who do nothing but invest in European mid-cap health care debt,” said Charlie.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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