small-capadjective [ before noun ]
also small cap ukusSTOCK MARKET, FINANCErelating to a company that has a low total value of shares, or these companies considered as a group:
The current financial climate does not favour small-cap companies.
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small-capnoun [ C, usually plural ]
also small cap ukusSTOCK MARKET, FINANCE a company with a low total value of shares, or shares in companies like this:
Small-caps tend to fall farther and faster during market downturns.
Avoid buying small caps when you are worried about the economy.
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