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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 MatchesNasdaq 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. Leveraged 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. Total capitalizationTotal capitalizationThe total long-term debt and all types of equity of a company that constitutes its capital structure. OvercapitalizationOvercapitalizationSaid to occur when a firm cannot service its debt even though its deb../../finance-glossary/equity ratio is not excessive. 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. Further SuggestionsSmall capitalization (small cap) fundCapitalization method Capitalization rate Recapitalization proposal Capitalization Weighted Index Capitalization table |
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