For all those who are rattled by what happened in the last few weeks to mid-cap stocks in their portfolio, they all should remember one simple principle, mid-cap stocks are risky bets and they should be aware of the risks while buying them. Anyone who has any doubt should look at three months, October 2021, June 2022 and April 2023. The first date is when small and midcap stocks were at their peak and the second i.e. June 2022 is when they were at their lowest. In just nine months a number of them lost all the gains they had made in two years in the covid rally. So while buying mid-cap stocks it would be better to apply more filters. Refinitiv’s Stock Report Plus lists stocks with high upside potential over the next 12 months, having an average recommendation rating of “buy” or "strong buy".
Surpassing the 200-day SMA is typically considered a bullish signal, suggesting potential long-term growth. On November 1, several major stocks surged above their 200-day SMA, signaling potential bullish trends.