Market Capitalization
What market capitalization means and how it changes risk and behavior.
Plain-English definition
Market capitalization is the market value of a company's equity, usually calculated as share price times shares outstanding.
Why it matters
Large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap assets often behave differently because of liquidity, investor base, and risk profile.
Beginner example
Mega-cap technology companies can influence broad indexes more than smaller companies can.
Common misunderstanding
A higher market cap does not always mean a better or safer investment.
Practice with Alpha Council
Explain market cap and why it matters.
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