A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
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- Small-CapA company with a smaller market value that may offer more growth potential along with more risk and volatility.
- VolatilityHow sharply and often an investment's price swings up and down over a given period.
- LiquidityHow quickly and easily you can turn an investment into cash without moving its price much.
- StockA share of ownership in a company that you can buy and sell, giving you a small stake in its profits and growth.
- Concentration RiskThe danger of having too much of your money in one investment, sector, or type of asset.
- Market CapitalizationThe total value of a company's shares, found by multiplying the share price by the number of shares outstanding.
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