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INVESTING 101 · Lesson 46

Market cap: small, mid, and large explained

Daily Desk · Editorial5 min read
A company's 'size' on the stock market isn't its share price — it's its market cap. And size tells you a lot about the kind of bet you're making.

A $400 stock isn't “bigger” or “more expensive” than a $40 stock. To know a company's actual size, you need one number: its market cap. It's simple math with big implications.

Educational, not financial advice.