microcap
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kroʊ.kæp/
KK: /ˈmaɪkroʊˌkæp/
adjective
Definition
Relating to companies that have a very small market capitalization, typically less than 250 million dollars.
Example
Investing in microcap stocks can be risky but also offers the potential for high returns.
Conversation
Have you heard about the new microcap stocks that are gaining popularity?
Yeah, I've seen some discussions about them online.
I think investing in microcap companies could be a good opportunity.
Definitely! They might have higher risks, but the potential rewards could be huge.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
small
minor
petite
Antonyms
large
major
significant
noun
Definition
A company with a very small market capitalization, typically valued at less than $300 million.
Example
Investing in microcap stocks can be risky but may offer high rewards.
Conversation
Have you heard about that new microcap company everyone's talking about?
Yeah, I read something about it; they have a lot of potential.
I think investing in a microcap could be a good idea if they grow.
Root Explanation
Microcap → It is formed from "micro-" (from Greek "mikros", meaning small) and "cap" (from Latin "caput", meaning head or top). The term refers to companies with a small market capitalization, indicating their size in the financial market.
Memory Tip
Think of 'small' ('micro-') companies that are at the 'top' ('cap') of the small market — that's what microcap refers to.
Visually Confused Words
miscrop