Mid Cap Fund

Independent research and education on mid cap mutual funds in India. Under SEBI rules, these funds must invest at least 65% of their assets in mid cap stocks, the companies ranked 101st to 250th by market capitalisation. They offer higher growth potential than large cap funds, but with sharper falls in weak markets and longer recovery periods. Our coverage explains how to compare funds on rolling returns, downside capture, expense ratio, portfolio concentration, liquidity of holdings and fund manager track record. We also cover index funds and ETFs as low-cost alternatives, and how much mid cap exposure suits a long-term portfolio