Micro Cap

What Does Micro Cap Mean?
Companies with market capitalizations between $50 million and $300 million.

Investopedia explains Micro Cap
A micro-cap stock isn't the smallest classification - nano cap is even smaller.

Keep in mind that classifications such as "large cap" or "small cap" are only approximations that change over time. Also, the exact definition of these terms can vary between brokerage houses.

Related Terms

All-Cap Fund
Large Cap - Big Cap
Market Capitalization
Mega Cap
Mid Cap
Nano Cap
Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board - OTCBB
Russell Microcap Index
Single-Digit Midget
Small Cap
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