Posts Tagged ‘ Small caps Versus Large ’

Large Is Good?

Sep 18th, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Investing Strategies, Macroeconomics
One of the more popular arguments against the existence of a small-cap size premium regards the dominance of the large-cap franchise. It is argued that small companies are inferior to large companies and therefore make poor investments. Among the factors cited for large companies being sound investments are recent technological ...read more

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Small Caps Outperform Large: Fact or Fiction?

Sep 7th, 2006 | By Penny Sleuth Contributor | Category: Investing Strategies, Macroeconomics
Historically, small stocks have generated an excess return, or size premium, over large stocks, which is in keeping with the excess risk that typically accompanies smaller firms. The size premium represents a market risk premium. Assets are priced according to their underlying risks. Small caps are expected to provide a ...read more

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