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small-cap

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[smawl-kap] / ˈsmɔlˈkæp /

adjective

  1. designating a company, or a mutual fund that invests in companies, with a market capitalization of under $1 billion: considered to have more growth potential and higher investment risk.


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The Russell 2000 small cap index, which tends to be more economically sensitive, shed 1.9%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“Opportunities exist outside of large cap technology including regional/mid-sized banks and quality small cap companies,” Teal said.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

However, one emerging-market fund manager, whose small cap fund was the best performer in its asset class between 2014 and 2024 is optimistic because there have been real signs of progress in this last year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 2, 2025

Ms Banfield suggests we leave something sweet, such as a small cap of jam or orange juice, a short distance from the picnic area to distract the insects.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Her plum-colored gown was crisp and well sewn, and expensive lace trailed from the small cap on her head.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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