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small cap

[smawl-kap] / ˈsmɔlˈkæp /
NOUN
capital
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
lowercase lowercase letter
WEAK


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“That is also a catalyst for small-cap investing overall. Hence, the rally in the key small cap index despite some obvious macro headwinds.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Le Roux and team highlight the potential for a swing back toward large caps because institutional investors tend to be “value-driven and slow-moving,” so overweighting the cheaper small cap index was unavoidable.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

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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