Tag Archives: market cap

This article addresses the whole gamut of market capitalizations from penny stocks to large cap stocks. Here is what you need to know.

Even if size doesn't matter to you, it's important to know how a small company versus a big one will affect your portfolio. Here's a market cap primer.

"I have no idea what you are talking about!" If that is your expression when you [listen to the commentators and] look at figures and terms scrolling on CNBC or any other business or finance news channel, this article is specifically designed to suit your needs. Words: 782

While gold has increased 19% year-to-date, mining stocks are up 56% on average over the same time but, interestingly, the extent of the average increase in price depends on the market cap of the stock.

There continues to be an uncanny relationship between a company’s market capitalization and year-to-date returns. The largest 500 stocks in the Russell 3000 are up an average of 8.5% this year, while the smallest 500 are down an average of -6.1%. What is driving this incredibly strong relationship between market cap and return?