large cap
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Definition
Noun 1. A company with a large market capitalization: A "large cap" is a publicly traded company whose total market value (calculated as share price multiplied by the number of outstanding shares) is very large, typically in the tens of billions of dollars or more. These are often well-established, industry-leading companies.
Usage
The term is primarily used in finance and investing to categorize and describe companies based on their size and market value. * It is commonly used as a noun phrase, often hyphenated as "large-cap" when used as an adjective. * Example: "Investors seeking stability often include several large caps in their portfolio."
Examples
- As a noun:
- As an adjective (hyphenated):
- In context:
Advanced Usage
- Market Classification: "Large cap" is one of the main categories for sizing companies, alongside "mid cap" (medium capitalization) and "small cap" (small capitalization). The specific dollar threshold for what constitutes a large cap can change over time and may vary between financial institutions.
- Investment Strategy: The term is central to many investment strategies and fund descriptions (e.g., a "large-cap growth fund" or "large-cap value fund").
Variants and Related Words
- Large-capitalization: A fuller, more formal term with the same meaning.
- Mid cap / Small cap: Related terms for companies with medium and small market capitalizations, respectively.
- Blue-chip stock: A related but not identical term; blue-chip stocks are shares in large, reputable, and financially sound companies, which are typically also large caps.
Synonyms
- Big-cap
- Mega-cap (for the very largest companies, like those in the S&P 500 top 50)
- Giant corporation (less technical)
Antonyms
- Small cap
- Micro cap (for very small companies)
Noun
- a corporation with a large capitalization
- he works for a large cap