Summary 

• Small cap stocks are below large cap and mid cap stocks and have a market capitalisation of less than US $2 billion.
• Sometimes the share prices of small cap companies may have high market capitalization than the given range.

 Small cap Stocks are the stocks of public companies with a market capitalisation in the range of $300 million to US $2 billion. Sometimes the share prices of small cap companies may have higher market capitalisation than the given range as the stock prices of small cap companies are volatile in nature.

FTSE Small Cap Index 

The FTSE Small Cap Index is the index of companies with small market capitalisation. It is marks the 351st to the 619th largest-listed companies on the London Stock Exchange, and is maintained by FTSE Russell. The FTSE small cap index shows the updated information of the small companies and based on this information an investor takes a call on where to invest. Here are the top 10 small cap stocks listed on the LSE based on their volume.

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Top Ten Small Cap Stocks

1. EnQuest plc (LON:ENQ)

Founded in 2010, EnQuest plc is UK-based oil exploration and production company. The company’s headquarters are in London.  The company operates in the UK Continental Shelf and Malaysia. It is engaged in core activities of exploration, extraction and production and focused on undeveloped oil fields and maturing assets. The company’s geographical segments include the North Sea and Malaysia. The company’s current market capitalisation is £385.79 million, as on 15 July 2021.

2. Capital Limited (LON:CAPD)

Capital Limited formerly known as Capital Drilling Limited was founded in 2004. The company is  engaged in the business of mining services including drilling and mine site services to the mineral exploration and mining companies mainly in African markets. The company offers various services such as exploration, drill, blast hole, grade control, delineation, underground drilling, load and haul services with its operations in Egypt, Botswana, Tanzania, d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Nigeria, Mali and Nigeria. The company’s current market capitalization is £155.00 million, as on 15 July 2021.

3. Kin & Carta PLC (LON:KCT)

Founded in 1981, Kin & Carta Plc is a UK-based provider of digital transformation services. The company’s headquarters are located in the United Kingdom. The company assists its client by providing data and technology to develop, operate and market new digital services and products with its operations in Argentina, US and UK. The company serves in various sectors such as financial services, agriculture, healthcare, consumer, and transportation. The company’s current market capitalisation is £444.93 million, as on 15 July 2021.

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4. New River REIT Plc (LON:NRR)

New River REIT Plc is a UK-based real estate investment company and was founded in 2009. The company is handles real estate business in the UK. The company specialises in buying, developing, recycling and managing retail and leisure assets. The company operates in two segments: pubs and retail property. The company’s current market capitalisation is £ 250.25 million, as on 15 July 2021.

5. PETROFAC LIMITED (PFC)

Petrofac Limited is a service provider to the oil and gas industry that was founded in 1981. The company’s headquarters are at Saint Helier, Jersey. The company is engaged in designing, developing, and maintaining infrastructure, and building oil and gas facilities. The company has different segments such as engineering & production services and engineering & construction. The company’s current market capitalisation is £350.06 million, as on 15 July 2021.

6. STAGECOACH GROUP PLC (LON:SGC)

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach Group plc is a UK-based transport company. The company’s headquarters are located in Perth, United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments, which include Megabus Europe, UK Rail, UK Bus (regional operations) and UK Bus (London). The company engaged in operation and sale of passenger transport and connects 100+ towns and cities across the UK. The company’s current market capitalization is £163.25 million, as on 15 July 2021.

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7. Galliford Try Holdings PLC (LON:GFRD)

Galliford Try Holdings PLC, which was formerly known as Galliford Try PLC, is a UK-based construction company that was founded in 1908. The company’s headquarters are located in Cowley, Uxbridge, UK. The company serves in various sectors, including airports, oil & gas, commercial, data centers, coastal defense and harbors, facilities management, custodial and judicial, health, oil & gas, rail, water and wind farms and hotels. The company’s current market capitalization is £397.73 million, as on 15 July 2021.

8. SIG PLC (LON:SHI)

SIG plc is a UK-based distributor of building products that was founded in 1957. The company’s headquarters are located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The company is focused on supplying building products to the construction and associated markets. The company operates in two segments include Mainland Europe and UK & Ireland. The company’s current market capitalization is £ 578.49 million, as on 15 July 2021.

9. MARSTON'S PLC (LON:MARS)

Founded in 1834, Marston's PLC is engaged in the business of pubs and beer brewing. The company’s headquarters are at Wolverhampton, UK. The company’s portfolio includes 1,536 + pubs and beer brands. It also owns a range of assets from pubs and beer brands. The company’s brands include Wychwood, Hobgoblin, Brakspear, Bombardier, Courage, Young’s, Ringwood, and Lancaster Bomber. The company’s current market capitalization is £ 500.03 million, as on 15 July 2021.

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10. On The Beach Group PLC (LON: OTB)

On The Beach Group Plc is a UK-based online travel agent that was founded in 2003. The company’s operations are divided into two segments: core and international. The company’s core segment operates its business through its website, while international segment operates its business through Swedish Website (eBeach.se). The company’s current market capitalization is £ 469.72 million, as on 15 July 2021.