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Large-cap stocks

Large-cap stocks represent shares of companies with a large market capitalisation, typically defined as a market value of $10 billion or more.

These companies are often well-established, financially stable, and have a significant presence in their respective industries. Large-cap stocks are generally considered less risky than smaller-cap stocks because they tend to be more stable and less volatile. 🏢💰

For example, large-cap stocks include companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, which are among the most valuable and influential companies globally.

Fun fact: The term "large-cap" is derived from "large market capitalisation," with "cap" being short for "capitalisation." Large-cap stocks are often components of major stock market indices like the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. 📈