Search+Business News›Markets›Stocks›News›For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%Investment IdeasSynopsisIf you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high probability that you are actually managing risk. Especially of the long-term variety. Focusing on small-cap stocks when large, well-established businesses are available at much better valuations does appear like taking a risk. But the fact is that, in some cases, it is sentiment which is playing spoilsport.When sentiment on the street is at an extreme, rationality is bound to take a back seat. In early 2024, it appeared that nothing could go wrong with the Indian stock market. Bankrupt companies were quoting at valuations of more than a billion dollars. Today, in the middle of 2026, the sentiment has absolutely reversed; it appears that nothing right can happen in the markets. The probability that anyone tracking the current news flow will turn ETMarkets.com 17 mins readMay 20, 2026, 02:19:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership