When investing in stock markets, it’s crucial to make the distinction between high-quality and poor-quality businesses across the small, mid, and large-cap spectrums, as well as the difference between the intrinsic value of a stock and the overall value of the company. Certain niche small businesses may still generate significant returns over time if they are held long enough. On the other hand, if one’s approach to small-cap investments is merely based on the absolute value of a stock with hopes of a tenfold increase, then it’s a misconception. Stock market investing, whether in small, mid, or large caps, should not be driven by unrealistic expectations; otherwise, it leads to nothing but undue stress, rather than substantial returns.
There are more than 2500 small caps stocks listed on the stock exchanges. A handful are actually worth looking at and even fewer worth having in a portfolio. Now there is another side to it, If one is able to get the right of the small cap stock then the returns are extremely high, but at the same time, risk of getting it wrong and capital erosion is ever present. At times when one cannot rule our phases of volatility, for investors looking for
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