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Glossary
Mid-cap stocks are companies ranked approximately 101st to 250th by market capitalisation on Indian stock exchanges.
Mid-cap companies are medium-sized — past startup phase with room to grow, but more volatile than large caps.
Mid-cap funds must invest at least 65% in mid-cap stocks per SEBI. Higher growth potential and volatility than large cap. Liquidity constraints can amplify drawdowns during stress.
A ₹3 lakh mid-cap allocation in a portfolio might return 18% in a strong year or drop 25% in a correction — suitable for 7+ year horizons.
Aggressive investors might hold 20–30% in mid/small combined; conservative profiles often cap mid-cap at 10–15%.
Historically mid caps have periods of outperformance but with deeper drawdowns. Cycle timing affects realised investor returns.
Yes. Nifty Midcap 150 and similar indices have ETF and index fund products for passive mid-cap exposure.