Overall, Vanguard Windsor-II Investor ( VWNFX ) has a high Zacks Mutual Fund rank, and in conjunction with its comparatively strong performance, average downside risk, and lower fees, this fund looks like a good potential choice for investors right now.

A mid-cap fund is a pooled investment, such as a mutual fund, that focuses on companies with a market capitalization in the middle range of listed stocks. Mid-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth potential than large cap stocks, but with less volatility and risk than small cap stocks.

Top 10 Mid Cap Mutual Funds

Throughout its lifespan, the Vanguard Mid-Cap Index Fund Admiral Shares has provided investors with outstanding returns and still remains one of the top mutual funds for long-term exposure in medium-size companies. Overall, mid-cap stocks have not outperformed their larger counterparts, as of October 2020.

By investing through SIP we would get an advantage even if the market comes down in near future. In long term Mid caps are always known for beating Inflation and getting higher returns in the long term due to positive market outlook,” says Nitin Shahi, Executive Director of Findoc, Financial Services Group.

Blue-chip stocks are considered safe investment options as they can endure economic downturns and are not highly volatile. They also present a slow but moderate growth potential. These are typically dividend-paying stocks where the payment is made quarterly.