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- Market CapitalizationThe total value of a company's shares, found by multiplying the share price by the number of shares outstanding.
- Large-CapA company with a large total market value, typically established and less volatile than smaller firms.
- Mid-CapA company with a medium market value, often balancing the growth potential and stability of larger and smaller firms.
- Russell 2000An index tracking about 2,000 smaller U.S. companies, used as a benchmark for small-company stocks.
- VolatilityHow sharply and often an investment's price swings up and down over a given period.
- Growth StockShares of a company expected to grow faster than average, usually reinvesting profits instead of paying dividends.
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