Basics
What is Market Cap?
Total value of a company
Full Explanation
Multiply the stock price by the number of shares. That's how much the entire company is worth according to the market.
Real-World Example
Stock at $100 × 1 billion shares = $100B market cap
Pro Tip
Common convention: under ~$2B = small-cap, $2B–$10B = mid-cap, over $10B = large-cap. Definitions vary — Russell and S&P use different thresholds that shift with each index rebalance.
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