markets
market capitalization
The total market value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying share price by total shares.
Example
"Apple's market capitalization exceeded $3 trillion, making it the most valuable company in the world."
💡 Memory Tip
Market cap = the market's CAPITAL valuation of a company. Stock price × shares = market cap.
Etymology
Market (where trading occurs) + capitalization (total capital value) — the market's total value of a company.
Common Misspellings
market capmarket capitalzationmarket capitlizationmarket capitalisation
Related Terms
See Also
shareslarge capsmall cap