small-cap

American  

[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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Example Sentences

The “Magnificent Seven” had established a reputation as clear market winners, but that narrative has faltered so far this year — with investors chasing the momentum in cyclical, small-cap and international plays.

From MarketWatch

Scott Black: My first pick is Camden National, a small-cap bank in my home state of Maine.

From Barron's

Private-equity firm Thoma Bravo’s founder Orlando Bravo told the Financial Times this week that he sees clear buying opportunities in small-cap software.

From Barron's

The underlying market rotation has been most evident in the small-cap universe, where companies with market caps generally below $2 billion have been delivering some of the stock market’s strongest gains in the new year.

From MarketWatch

Traditionally, strategies tend to emphasize small-cap value stocks, which have lagged behind the market in recent years.

From Barron's