HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Small capitalization (small cap) stocksThe financial definition for Small capitalization (small cap) stocks:The stocks of companies whose market value is less than $1 billion. Small-cap companies tend to grow faster than large-cap companies and typically use any stocks for expansion rather to pay dividends. They also are more volatile than large-cap companies, and have a higher failure rate. Similar MatchesCapitalization methodCapitalization methodA method of constructing a replicating portfolio in which the manager purchases a number of the most highly capitalized names in the stock index in proportion to their capitalization. Capitalization rateCapitalization rateThe rate of interest used to calculate the present value of a number of future payments. Capitalization ratiosCapitalization ratiosAlso called financial leverage ratios, these ratios compare debt to total capitalization and thus reflect the extent to which a corporation is trading on its equity. Capitalization ratios can be interpreted only in the context of the stability of industry and company earnings and cash flow. Further SuggestionsCapitalization tableCapitalization Weighted Index Leveraged recapitalization Nasdaq small capitalization companies Overcapitalization Recapitalization proposal Small capitalization (small cap) fund Click to compare definitions of Small capitalization (small cap) stocks Click to view definitions beginning sm |