A lot of attention has been given to large cap stocks so far in 2021, but what about their smaller cousins? For the canny investor or trader, small cap stocks can offer many exciting avenues to explore.
5 small cap stocks to watch
Small companies to invest in
If you’re familiar with small cap shares, you’ll probably already know their ins and outs. For the uninitiated, these are stocks representing companies with market caps between $300m and $2bn – not exactly small fries, but not in the same megabillion sphere as companies like Apple, Tesla or Facebook.
The US Russell 2000 index is dedicated entirely to these types of stocks. We’ve plucked five stocks listed there that showed positive movements at the tail end of 2020, making them potentials for the year to come.
Small cap shares on the radar
Amongst the best performing lower cap companies are:
Remember: if you are investing in small cap shares, you should do your due diligence and exercise the same, if not more, levels of caution than you would larger cap stocks. Market caps and prices are subject to high volatility in small caps, so bear that in mind when investing or trading any of the above or similar stocks.
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