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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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Its daily chart implies that rise won’t be the last this year for the leading mid-cap home builder’s stock, which is up 16% year to date and 27% over the past month.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Shares already carry premium multiples in small- and mid-cap software, “but if the company keeps beating-and-guiding above…then the stock should keep working,” Schwartz added.

From Barron's May 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal May 12, 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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