Market Capitalization
InvestingGlossary term
Definition
The total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying share price by number of shares. Categories include small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap.
Related terms
- StockA share of ownership in a company. When you buy stock, you become a partial owner with potential to earn money through price appreciation and dividends.
- Blue-Chip StockStock in a large, well-established, and financially sound company with a history of reliable performance. Examples include Apple, Microsoft, and Johnson & Johnson.
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