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What is market capitalization and how does it categorize stocks?
Correct Answer:
Market cap equals share price times outstanding shares; categories include large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap.
Explanation:
Market capitalization represents the total value the market assigns to a company’s equity. It’s found by multiplying the current share price by the number of shares outstanding. This metric groups companies by size, with large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap categories that help investors gauge risk, volatility, and growth potential. Large-cap stocks tend to be more established and stable, mid-cap ones offer a balance of growth and risk, and small-cap stocks can be more volatile but may present higher growth opportunities. Remember, market cap is equity value only and differs from enterprise value, which also accounts for debt and cash. The other options don’t describe market cap: debt, revenue, or a ratio that wouldn’t yield the company’s value.

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