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Small capitalization (small cap) stocksThe stocks of companies whose market value is less than $1 billion. Small-cap companies tend to grow faster than large-cap companies and typically use any stocks for expansion rather to pay dividends. They also are more volatile than large-cap companies, and have a higher failure rate.Small capitalization (small cap) stocks Similar MatchesLeveraged recapitalizationLeveraged recapitalizationOften used in risk arbitrage. A public company takes on significant additional debt with the purpose of either paying an extraordinary dividend or repurchasing shares, leaving the public shareholders with a continuing interest in a more financially leveraged company. Popular form of shark repellent See: Stub. Capitalization tableCapitalization tableA table showing the capitalization of a firm, which typically includes the amount of capital obtained from each source - long-term debt and common equity - and the respective capitalization ratios. 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. Small capitalization (small cap) fundSmall capitalization (small cap) fundA mutual fund that invests primarily in mutual fund of companies whose market value is less than $1 billion. Small-cap stocks historically have been more volatile than large-cap stocks, and often perform differently from the overall market. Total capitalizationTotal capitalizationThe total long-term debt and all types of equity of a company that constitutes its capital structure. Further SuggestionsNasdaq small capitalization companiesCapitalization ratios Capitalization rate Capitalization method Capitalization Weighted Index Overcapitalization |
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