I N T R O D U C T I O N  1

C H A P T E R  1

Laying the Foundation
The basics of investing: Creating a diversified portfolio, and how small-cap stocks fit into it   1 2

C H A P T E R  2

Mutual Funds
What role should they play in your small-cap investing, and how do you choose them?   4 8

C H A P T E R  3

Buying Individual Stocks
Where to find ideas, how to winnow out the winners, and tending to your holdings, in bear and bull markets   8 2

C H A P T E R  4

Trading Strategies
Signals to watch for and techniques to use in buying and selling small-cap stocks and funds   1 5 2

S M A L L - C A P  R E C A P  2 0 6

R E S O U R C E S  2 1 2

A P P E N D I X  2 2 2

I N D E X  2 7 2