Mid-cap stocks see sharp decline in 2025. Time to take shelter in large-caps now? What experts suggest
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Mid-cap stocks see sharp decline in 2025. Time to take shelter in large-caps now? What experts suggest

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After enjoying strong returns over the past couple of years, mid-cap and small-cap stocks have come under significant selling pressure in 2025, with many experts now advocating a shift towards large-cap stocks amid the ongoing market downturn. With mid-cap stocks facing persistent selling pressure, market participants are assessing whether a recovery is likely later this year or if shifting focus to large-cap stocks is a more prudent approach. According to Devarsh Vakil, Head of Prime Research at HDFC Securities, investors should adopt a selective approach, emphasising large-cap stocks, which are expected to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns compared to mid- and small-cap indices. Performance of mid-cap stocks in 2025 In the Nifty Midcap 100 index, only 13 stocks have delivered positive returns so far in 2025, while the remaining 87 have recorded losses.

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