A 100% free mini-course for beginners
Learn how small-cap companies actually move
A step-by-step video course that breaks down float dynamics, volume, catalysts, risk management, and SEC filings — no hype, just the fundamentals. Six short lessons, about 60 minutes.
What you'll learn
A clear path from beginner to confident
Four core chapters — built so a complete beginner can follow along.
What are small-cap companies?
- •What defines a small-cap company
- •Why traders watch them
- •Key differences vs large-cap names
- •Where the real opportunity — and risk — lives
How small-caps actually move
- •Trading hours & session timing
- •Order types and how to use them
- •How liquidity & volume drive price
- •Reading momentum without the hype
Float & share structure
- •Shares outstanding vs float
- •Dilution, offerings, and shelf registrations
- •Why low float changes everything
- •Spotting setups before they run
Risk management first
- •Position sizing that protects you
- •Stop loss & take profit basics
- •Risk / reward ratios explained
- •Discipline & consistency over time
Low Float Movers
US-listed companies under $500M market cap.
Sub-$500M market cap — sorted by today's % change.
| Ticker | Industry | Price | Change % | Volume | Float | Watchlist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XL  XLABW Exascale Labs Holdings Inc. Wa | Information Technology | $0.20 | +100.90% | 895.0K | 14.3M | $5.7M | |
OP  OPENW Opendoor Technologies Inc. | Real Estate - Developm | $0.12 | +40.93% | 17.9M | 814.8M | $117.7M | |
HO  HODO House of Doge Inc. | Software - Application | $0.09 | +37.48% | 568.8M | 69.1M | $8.3M | |
GE  GETY Getty Images Holdings, Inc. | Internet Content & Inf | $0.02 | +35.71% | 873.9K | 116.2M | $7.9M | |
CT  CTSO Cytosorbents Corporation | Medical - Devices | $4.11 | +34.31% | 684.8K | 2.7M | $13.0M |
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Updated 10/18/2026, 8:07:18 PM
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Quick FAQ
Is the course really 100% free?
Yes. Enter your email and we'll give you instant access to the lessons. No extra sign-ups and no credit card required — watch at your own pace.
What's the catch?
There isn't one. Small Cap Academy built this mini-course to lower the barrier to understanding small-cap companies, because we know it can feel overwhelming at first. The knowledge applies broadly — we just hope you'll keep learning with us.
Do I need any experience?
No. The course starts from absolute basics and builds up. If you're brand new to small-cap trading, you're in the right place.
How long will it take me to finish?
The course is 6 short video lessons totaling roughly 60 minutes, plus two bonus chapters. It's designed to cover the fundamentals every new trader should know — watch at your own pace and take notes as you go.
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