Small Caps


Small Cap Stocks

Even though definitions fluctuate over time and companies shrink or grow, small-cap stocks generally are companies with market capitalization in between $300 million and $2 billion. Market capitalization, which aims to estimate a company’s value, is the total outstanding shares multiplied by the price of the stock.
Small-cap stocks can be great investments because they don’t get a lot of attention, which leads analysts to undervalue them, despite large growth potential. Plus, retail investors can buy into small-cap stocks more easily.

The Best Stocks to Avoid the Coming Retirement Crisis

Fight the coming retirement crisis by finding growth stocks that’ll lift you right out of the doldrums the rest of the market is stuck in. Here's how.

5 Sizzling Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Today

For investors, small-cap stocks can still pack a punch. And these five picks could be great additions to your portfolio.

3 Small-Cap Energy Stocks With Explosive Potential

Looking for great gains? Small-cap energy stocks like CRZO, CWEI and VNOM have the goods with oil prices rising.

3 Small-Cap Blend Mutual Funds to Buy Now

Today we'll share with you three buy-rated small-cap blend mutual funds to buy. Each has earned a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy)

5 Best Small Cap Value Stocks to Buy Now

The performance of small caps stocks should not be overlooked any longer. Here are 5 small cap value stocks to get investors started

This Trade Calls for a Little Small-Cap Magic

MagicJack (CALL) stock made a powerful statement with its post-earnings rally. Here's how much farther you can ride this stock.

Trade of the Day: iShares Russell 2000 (IWM)

Wednesday's spike above 1,260 on the small-caps was encouraging, which is why today I am recommending call options on the IWM.

Trade of the Day: iShares Russell 2000 (IWM)

It's difficult to determine how to trade options successfully due to the fact that current prices reflect and discount both recent conditions and future expectations. That’s where the CounterPoint Options system comes in. Here is one of its current trades, a bullish play on the IWM.

The One Best Mutual Fund to Hold Forever

If you had to pick just one mutual fund for the long term, which one would it be? Here's what we picked.

3 Top Funds for Investing in Micro-Cap Stocks

If you don't mind the added market risk, you can beat the broad market averages with these three top funds for investing in micro-cap stocks.

5 Great Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for Growth

Small-cap stocks have underperformed for months now, but with a little role reversal on the way, small caps are the best stocks to buy as we enter the heart of 2015.

Market Inches to New Highs on Minuscule Volume

Investors are in "risk-on" mode... at least those who are actually trading.

Trade of the Day: Pattern Targets a 20% Run in Small-Cap Fund

PowerShares DWA SmallCap Momentum Portfolio (DWAS) broke from an inverse head-and-shoulders formation.

These 2 Charts Should Give Any Investor Pause

The stark contrast between small caps and utilities is a warning to all but the most aggressive traders.

Prepare for a Nasty Round of Selling

We can expect a pullback to the 50-day moving averages of the major indices.

The Worst Mutual Funds of 2014

Could the losers of the first half of 2014 be the winners of the second half? Will the poor performance continue or might the worst performing funds be bargains to buy now? What explains such under-performance?

Trade of the Day: A10 Networks (ATEN)

Financial stocks are performing well, which is another indication that investors are less concerned about economic developments.

The One Reason a Stock Market Crash Simply Won’t Happen

Everyone loves making headlines predicting the next stock market crash, but they apparently don't like being right. The Fed's near-zero rate policy ensures that the bull market can continue for at least another year.

4 Small-Cap Stocks to Scoop Up While They’re on Sale

Small-cap stocks have been dealt a tougher blow than other market cap groups, making them all the more attractive here. Here are four worth buying.