Equity Investing
Large-Cap Stock
Definition
What is Large-Cap Stock?
A share in a company with a relatively large market capitalisationThe market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated as share price multiplied by shares outstanding. within its market.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
Large banks and telecom companies may be classified as large-cap stocks.
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Related Terms
Equity Investing
Common Stock
A share that usually carries voting rights and a residual claim on a company's profits and assets.
Equity InvestingOrdinary Share
The standard ownership share in a company, generally equivalent to common stock.
Equity InvestingPreferred Stock
A class of share that usually has priority over ordinary shares for dividends and liquidation proceeds.
Equity Capital MarketsInitial Public Offering
The first public sale of a private company's shares, after which the shares may trade on an exchange.