309: Why Do Mid-Caps Get No Love? An Argument for Mid-Cap Funds

Sam Marks and Derek Spartz discuss why Mid-Cap Stock Funds seem to get overlooked by investors. They've done a lot of research that shows you may want to add these funds to your portfolio. The guys kick off the show with a little post-election results talk and then dive inot the reasons why mid-caps should not be so easily overlooked in this special 101 episode.

Discussed:

• Mid-Cap Fund Tickers Mentioned: Vanguard Mid-Cap Index ETF $VO, iShares S&P Mid-Cap ETF $IJH, iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF $IWR

• ILAB 298: What is the S&P 500? A Complete Review (https://www.investlikeaboss.com/298-what-is-the-sp-500-a-complete-review/)


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• Derek – Los Angeles, USA / IG @DerekRadio (https://instagram.com/derekradio)

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Time Stamp:

• 00:21 - Sam/Derek Election Talk

• 12:23 - Why Do Mid-Caps Get No Love?

• 22:25 - Mid-Cap Historical Performance

• 42:52 - Which Mid-Cap Funds to Invest In

• 51:52 - What Sparked the Episode Idea?




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