Fixed-income investments, like bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs), can provide guaranteed returns, but they're extremely low. Small-cap companies have a market capitalization between roughly $300 million and $2 billion. Owning small-cap stocks is a good decision for any investor, but during bear markets, when volatility may be intense, it's a good idea to avoid investing in individual companies and focus on small-cap index funds that track the U.S. small-cap market as a whole. Read More...
Fixed-income investments, like bonds and certificates of deposit (CDs), can provide guaranteed returns, but they’re extremely low. Small-cap companies have a market capitalization between roughly $300 million and $2 billion. Owning small-cap stocks is a good decision for any investor, but during bear markets, when volatility may be intense, it’s a good idea to avoid investing in individual companies and focus on small-cap index funds that track the U.S. small-cap market as a whole.
