Current price is close to the real time NAV

Less expense ratio implies better returns over the long term

Expense Ratio

ETF has been able to closely match its benchmark's returns

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ETF has been generating better price return than bank FD

Return vs FD Rates

Good time to consider, as ETF is not in overbought zone

Entry Point

Around 23 midcap mutual funds (MFs) outperformed their benchmarks in the past year, reflecting a 79% outperformance rate. Only six schemes lagged behind their benchmarks. For example, Aditya Birla SL Midcap Fund posted an 18.14% return, beating its benchmark, Nifty Midcap 150 - TRI, which gained 17.16%. Axis Midcap Fund and Bandhan Midcap Fund also outperformed their respective benchmarks.

23 midcap mutual funds outperformed their benchmarks in the past year. Have you invested in any?

Equity benchmarks mixed, Sensex gains while Nifty slips; IT stocks strong, broader market weak, midcaps struggle. Market volatility high.

Tech stocks shield Sensex from broader market weakness; midcaps, small caps face selling pressure

Mutual funds add or exit stocks to manage their portfolios and offer better returns. Here are the mid-cap stocks that mutual funds added to their portfolios in December, according to a report by Emkay Global. Taking Stock

Top 10 midcap stocks bought by mutual funds in December - Taking Stock

Mutual funds add or exit stocks to manage their portfolio and offer better returns. Here are mid cap stocks that mutual funds sold from their portfolio in December, according to report by Emkay Global. Midcap stocks

Top 10 mid cap stocks sold by mutual funds in December - Midcap stocks

Nilesh Shah of Kotak AMC predicts that the dollar’s strong position won’t last indefinitely and emerging markets, particularly India, will eventually benefit. Despite the recent volatility causing small and midcap stocks to decline, he believes disciplined investments in high-quality stocks will prevail. He expects foreign portfolio investors to return as India’s economy continues to thrive.

Party in small & midcaps over? Finally, fundamentals are catching up with valuation, says Nilesh Shah

Similarly, Pricol surged 43% after FPIs increased their stake by 9.4%. Kalyan Jewellers India rallied 116% in 2024 as FPIs boosted their holdings by 7.8%. The benchmark Nifty gained 8.75% in 2024 while Nifty Midcap 150 and Nifty Smallcap 250 surged 23.15% and 25.64%, respectively.

FPIs raise stake in select stocks despite big selloff

SMIDs corrected 30 per cent in 2018, with cyclical sectors such as auto and metals suffering larger drawdowns. So far, midcaps have corrected 15 per cent since their September-end peak.

Smallcap, midcap selloff: Why it is reminding stock investors of 2018 correction

This episode of “Two Sharp with ET” covers three key developments. After consecutive losses, Sensex finally breaks its losing streak, closing in the green. Midcaps see strong buying, led by PSU Banks, Metals, and Auto stocks. The Indian Rupee slides to a historic low of ₹86.63/USD, driven by strong crude prices, weak FII inflows, and a robust Dollar Index. India’s electronics, solar, and EV sectors face disruptions as China restricts exports of high-tech machinery. Nisha Poddar explains.

Two Sharp with ET: Sensex ends losing streak, Rupee hits record low, China’s export curbs strain EVs

Brokerages remain optimistic about select midcap stocks in key sectors like auto, financial, and information technology. Trendlyne data highlights 10 BSE midcap index stocks, including Ashok Leyland, PI Industries, Crompton Greaves, and KPIT Technologies, which have strong analyst ratings and could deliver up to 55% returns. Here’s a list of these stocks: Solid ratings

Expert Picks: 10 midcap stocks likely to soar up to 55% - Solid ratings

ICICI Prudential continues to recommend investing in hybrid and multi-asset allocation schemes given the strong fundamentals and high valuations.

More negative on smallcap and midcap stocks: ICICI Prudential MF

So far this year, the Nifty fell 2.36%, Nifty Midcap 150 declined 4.14%, Smallcap 250 dropped 9% and Microcap 250 shed 8.36%.

15 stocks up at least 5% in 2025 after giving 25% returns in 2024

ICICI Prudential Midcap 150 ETF objective is to provide returns before expenses that closely correspond to the total return of the underlying index, subject to tracking errors