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The Meb Faber Show - Better Investing

Ian Cassel on The Art of Microcap Investing: Identifying Hidden Gems | #542

Jul 19, 2024
Ian Cassel, Founder of MicroCap Club, talks about the microcap sector, advantages of micro-caps, and characteristics of multi-bagger stocks. He shares his investment journey, selling strategies, and current holdings. Ian also discusses analyzing the current micro-cap landscape and his most memorable investment.
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  • Microcap stocks offer growth potential, often undervalued and overlooked by investors.
  • Profitable microcap companies can mitigate risks, debunking negative perceptions of microcap investments.

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Defining Microcap Stocks and Characteristics

Microcap stocks are typically defined as companies with a market capitalization below $500 million USD. These companies offer similar investment flavors as large-cap stocks but on a smaller scale. While some investors target the $1 million to $500 million market cap segment, others, like the guest Ian Castle, focus on even smaller microcaps, below $50 million, where institutional involvement is minimal.

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