Mega Cap
Companies having a market capitalization greater than $200 billion.
Investopedia Commentary
These are the big kahunas of the financial world. Examples include Wal-Mart, Microsoft and General Electric.
Keep in mind that classifications such as "large cap" or "small cap" are only approximations that change over time. Also, the exact definition of these terms can vary between brokerage houses.
Related Links
The Great Gap
Market Capitalization Defined
See also: Blue Chip, Large Cap, Market Capitalization, Micro Cap, Mid Cap, Nano Cap, Small Cap
Also spelled: mega-cap, megacap