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Capitalization Weighted IndexA stock index which is computed by adding the capitalization (float times price) of each individual stock in the index, and then dividing by the divisor. The stocks with the largest market values have the heavist weighting in the index. See also Float, Divisor.Capitalization Weighted Index Similar MatchesCapitalization rateCapitalization rateThe rate of interest used to calculate the present value of a number of future payments. Recapitalization proposalRecapitalization proposalOften used in risk arbitrage. Plan by a target company to restructure its capitalization (debt and equity) in a way to ward off a hostile or potential suitor. Capitalization ratiosCapitalization ratiosAlso called financial leverage ratios, these ratios compare debt to total capitalization and thus reflect the extent to which a corporation is trading on its equity. Capitalization ratios can be interpreted only in the context of the stability of industry and company earnings and cash flow. Capitalization methodCapitalization methodA method of constructing a replicating portfolio in which the manager purchases a number of the most highly capitalized names in the stock index in proportion to their capitalization. Nasdaq small capitalization companiesNasdaq small capitalization companiesA group of 2000 companies with relatively small capitalization, which are listed separately and have at least two market makers. Further SuggestionsTotal capitalizationCapitalization table Small capitalization (small cap) fund Overcapitalization Small capitalization (small cap) stocks Leveraged recapitalization |
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