Here's a close look at small-cap stocks, including our picks for some of the best. Image source: Getty Images. Small-cap is short for small market capitalization, which is equal to a company's ...

Small-cap stocks can bring diversification and higher growth potential — albeit with higher risks — to a portfolio. Here's what to know before investing. Many, or all, of the products featured ...

That suggests small-cap funds should play pretty limited roles in an investment portfolio. If you find your portfolio is lighter in small-company stocks than you’d like, you can turn to our ...