• What is the goal of SmallCap MarketWatch?
• What exactly are small- and micro-cap stocks?
• I have never invested in a small- or micro-cap stock before, where do I start?
• What does NASDAQ® stand for?
• What is The OTC Bulletin Board®?
• What is the difference between the NASDAQ National Market, the NASDAQ Small-cap Market, and the OTC Bulletin Board?
• What is your approach to trading stocks?
• Do you recommend or use stock options?
• Do you use stock fundamentals for stock trading?
• How often does SmallCap MarketWatch release new stocks?
• Are most SmallCap MarketWatch selections traded on the NASDAQ?
• Do I have to receive the stock selection through email?
• Do you give updates on stocks that you cover?
• Trouble receiving the SmallCap MarketWatch?

What is the goal of SmallCap MarketWatch?

The goal of SmallCap MarketWatch is to help people who buy small and micro-cap stocks by providing the information they need. It is important for investors to realize that the world of small and micro-cap stocks is often full of hype, though there are many undiscovered companies. We conduct vigorous due diligence to find these companies and present them to our readers.

What exactly are small- and micro-cap stocks?

Many analysts consider a stock with a market capitalization (the number of shares of stock outstanding multiplied by the price of the stock) of less than $500 million to be a small-cap stock and a stock with a market capitalization of less than $100 million to be a micro-cap stock. These numbers change for mutual funds and large institutions because of their enormous buying power. A small- and micro-cap stock fund would probably consider any stock with a market capitalization of under $1 billion to be a small- and micro-cap stock.

I have never invested in a small- or micro-cap stock before, where do I start?

First you have to set up an account with a brokerage firm. There are numerous discount brokers to choose from. You can use a search engine such as Google (link to google) on the Internet and type in "discount brokers". Select one that fits your investment style. If you decide to buy into one of our picks, you may want to use a discount broker that trades OTC Bulletin Board stocks, since we do select these now and then.

What does NASDAQ® stand for?

NASDAQ stands for National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation. To learn more about NASDAQ, please visit (http://www.nasdaq.com).

What is The OTC Bulletin Board®?

The OTC Bulletin Board® is a service run by the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., which also runs the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stocks that are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board are not NASDAQ stocks. The OTC Bulletin Board began operation in 1990 and facilitates trading in thousands of stocks that don't qualify for either of the NASDAQ markets.

Unfortunately, unlike NASDAQ, the OTC Bulletin Board is an unregulated market and the potential for scam and fraud is much greater. Companies that list on the OTC Bulletin Board are subjected to less scrutiny and face easier listing requirements than their NASDAQ counterparts. To learn more about the OTC Bulletin Board, please visit (http://www.otcbb.com).

What is the difference between the NASDAQ National Market, the NASDAQ Small-cap Market, and the OTC Bulletin Board?

The main difference between these markets is the listing requirements. The NASDAQ National Market has tougher listing requirements than the NASDAQ Small-Cap Market. Both of these markets are a part of NASDAQ. The OTC Bulletin Board, on the other hand, is not a part of the NASDAQ. Although some companies claim that they are listed on the "NASDAQ Bulletin Board," they are really quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board, which is run by the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., not NASDAQ. Unlike the NASDAQ National Market and the NASDAQ Small-cap Market, companies that are quoted on the OTC Bulletin Board are less regulated.

What is your approach to trading stocks?

Our focus is to capture short-term trading opportunities within a 2 to 10 day time period. This time frame, which is largely overlooked by most market players, offers many opportunities to make above average profits in a short period of time, while minimizing risk by not having your capital tied up in the market waiting out periods of consolidation or weakness.

Do you recommend or use stock options?

While we are not an options recommending service, we do sometimes indicate in our newsletter which of our stock picks trade options for those subscribers who play them.

Do you use stock fundamentals for stock trading?

Our stock selections are based primarily on corporate events and technical analysis. We believe these two indicators are the most appropriate way to analyze stock picks when going after short-term gains. Most market players have realized that even the prices of the most fundamentally sound companies can go down for several days, and conversely, even companies with poor fundamentals can have periods during which their prices increase. Fundamentals become more important as the investment time frame increases to a period of several months. In the short-term, it's events and technicals that rule.

How often does SmallCap MarketWatch release new stocks?

We generally release one to four new stock selections per month. Members are notified as to the exact date and time of the new selection at least 24 hours in advance.

Are most SmallCap MarketWatch selections traded on the NASDAQ?

No. SmallCap MarketWatch generally highlights both NASDAQ stock and OTC BB stocks that appears to exhibit exceptional strength.

Do I have to receive the stock selection through email?

No. We post all newsletter editions on our website at www.smallcapmarketwatch.com. The new selection is then announced simultaneously through both the Website and our email notification system at the scheduled announcement time.

Do you give updates on stocks that you cover?

Yes, the SmallCap MarketWatch’s normal publishing schedule will consist of one weekday and one weekend edition per week. On occasion when certain criteria are met, we will release a trading alert in addition to the normal publishing schedule. All companies that we profile or issue trading alerts on will be updated regularly.

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3. Click "Add New Contact"
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2. Click the "Spam Filters" link
3. Click the "Sender White List" link
4. Enter "info@smallcapmarketwatch.com" in the specified box
5. Hit the "Add" button
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2. Click "Add Contact"
3. Enter "info@smallcapmarketwatch.com" under primary email address
4. Enter "Masters of the SmallCap Universe" or "Coolest Guys Ever!" under the notes section
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