With small-cap stocks, as measured by the iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF, trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.63, and large-cap stocks, measured by iShares’ Global 100 ETF, coming in at ...

Andrew Kessel was a breaking news writer for Investopedia until October 2025. He previously covered markets for Proactive Investors, with a focus on small-cap stocks in fintech, healthcare, mining, ...

Stocks can be difficult to grasp at first glance, but anyone can learn how to invest in individual companies. They’re an excellent tool for long-term wealth creation, but what is a stock and how does ...