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Friday, August 13, 2010

Why is it good to invest in Small Cap Stocks?

The volatile stock market paired with uncertain economic times have left many scrambling for better investment options. Small cap stock investing could be the solution they have been looking for.

Even though the stock market is leveling out, it is far from smooth sailing. Leaving investment decisions in the hands of financial gurus and stock brokers may still be a smart idea for many folks; however, those with meager savings to invest may not be able to sacrifice the handler fees for these services. This leaves financial risk and benefit research left to the individual investor. Small capitalization company stocks may be more lucrative than stocks with larger companies. The values of the small cap have grown annually by over twelve percent compared to large cap values coming in at around ten.

This type of investment is not one to be made lightly with the intent to turn around and sell it back almost immediately. One of the reasons this method of investment works is because smaller, more unknown companies, will have stocks available at lower prices than the high profile ones. As the small company builds it’s brand name and becomes more sought after, the stock value will grow with the company. This is not a flash in the pan process.

Giant conglomerates are comprised of many committees who make decisions, or rather, discuss decisions that need to be made and make recommendations that are passed to other committees to deliberate over. As you can see, the larger the company, the larger amount of time it takes to pass new ideas and the longer it takes to get new products out to the market. Smaller companies have fewer employees, fewer levels of red tape, and a strong need for a quick turn around for decisions and products to hit the shelves. Small businesses need to move at a quick pace to stay productive. This also contributes to the climb of it’s stock values.

Another attribute of smaller companies is the potential to merge with slightly larger and possibly better known companies. The strength of both company names together adds a multiplier to the value of stock. When larger companies merge in very public ways, it can shake the confidence the public has with the company. The general masses will assume the company bought out was in trouble and wonders if keeping the stock will be wise. Fear in the economic realms will lead to hasty decisions and the large company stocks feel it the hardest.

For a patient investor, small businesses can be a component to help them grow their portfolios. While small cap stocks should not be the only food on the proverbial portfolio plate, it could be used as the main dish that was slow cooked to satiate the investor. However, with any investing diet, variety is the wisest and healthiest way to go.