How Market Crashes Affect Small-Cap Stocks?
Small-Caps in a Crash
– Most vulnerable during corrections.
Lack of liquidity & panic selling hit hard.
Sharp Declines in Price
– Even good stocks drop 30–50%.
– Lower institutional holding = high risk.
Weak Hands Exit First
– Lower conviction investors exit early.
– Fundamental value ignored in fear mode.
Recovery Takes Time
– Blue-chips recover faster.
– Small-caps take time to regain trust.
Investment Insights
– Hold quality names with strong balance sheets.
– Crashes create long-term buying opportunities.