BusinessAugust 26, 2026

microcap

MY-kroh-kap

Definition

A publicly traded company with a relatively small total market capitalization, typically ranging from $50 million to $300 million.

Etymology

The term is a portmanteau of the Greek-derived prefix 'micro-', meaning small, and the finance term 'capitalization', which refers to the total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares.

In the news

RedChip Companies is described as a firm that focuses its research and communication services on microcap and small-cap businesses. This identifies the typical scale and type of company that hires their specialized investor relations services.

Vector Science and Therapeutics Corp. Enters Into an Investor Relations Agreement and Grants Options

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