When interest rates are low, small-cap stocks begin to shine and outpace larger companies in value. These stocks are stocks with a market capitalization between $300 million and $3 billion.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The general definition of a small-cap is a stock with a market cap between $300 million and $2 billion. The small-cap segment ...

The S&P Small Cap 600, whose components have an average market capitalization of $3 billion, is down 11% from its record closing high set late last year.

Small-cap stocks can bring diversification and higher growth potential — albeit with higher risks — to a portfolio. Here's what to know before investing. Many, or all, of the products featured ...

Small-cap stocks, defined as companies valued between $300M-$2B, often evolve into larger firms. Factors like market growth, IPOs, and market cap changes can cause fluctuations in small-cap numbers.

The Russell 2000 (IWM) has fallen about 17% from its November highs, but its forward P/E multiple is not indicating a recession, according to ...

The Russell 2000 (RUT) index of small-cap stocks is on the verge of entering a bear market, defined as a decline of 20% or more from recent ...