7 Safe Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now These seven safe small-cap stocks to buy have catalysts in play that should keep them moving higher. Amphastar Pharmaceuticals ( AMPH ): Reasonably priced play in the healthcare sector. Arcos Dorados Holdings ( ARCO ): Fast food franchisee in Latin America, could beat revenue and earnings expectations. City Office REIT ( CIO ): Office real estate investment trust (REIT) that could see a big increase in funds from operations (FFO). Clarus ( CLAR ): Outdoor equipment maker with a winning roll-up acquisition strategy. Encore Capital Group ( ECPG ): Debt collection giant, controversial business but profitable and resilient during tough economic times. Stride ( LRN ): Despite fading pandemic tailwinds, its move into adult education could more than make up for the difference. CVR Partners ( UAN ): High fertilizer prices could result in a raised payout for this master limited partnership (MLP). Source: Shutterstock If you think the latest round of market volatility is the last of it, think again.