Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on.
But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.
Nicolet Bankshares has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 9%. The stock now trades at $117.07, marking a 11% gain. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
