How to categorize Large, Mid, and Small-Cap stocks

 

  • Large-Cap:
    • Ranking: Top 100 companies by market cap.
    • Market Cap (Approx): Over ₹20,000 Crore (or higher, depending on market).
    • Characteristics: Well-established, stable, lower risk, often "blue-chip" stocks, steady returns.
  • Mid-Cap:
    • Ranking: Companies ranked 101st to 250th by market cap.
    • Market Cap (Approx): Between ₹5,000 Cr and ₹20,000 Cr.
    • Characteristics: Higher growth potential than large-caps, moderate risk, "rising stars".
  • Small-Cap:
    • Ranking: Companies ranked 251st and beyond by market cap.
    • Market Cap (Approx): Below ₹5,000 Crore (or lower).
    • Characteristics: High risk, high reward, early growth stage, volatile, best for aggressive investors. 
Ref https://support.zerodha.com/category/trading-and-markets/trading-faqs/trading-categories-and-groups/articles/large-mid-and-small-cap

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