Search+Investment IdeasSynopsisWhen mid-caps were rising, every concern on valuation was treated as unnecessary caution. Investors who advised patience were told they were missing the action. Now that the same mid-caps are falling, everything about them is seen as bad. Go back in history and you will realise that these are cycles that repeat every few years. The only difference: Every time, it is a new set of investors who learn their lesson. This time, it is the turn of those who entered the market post-Covid to realise that there is something called a bear market. And that it can be really painful. In the stock market, the conversation has moved from "what is the growth opportunity" to "how much further can this fall". Mid-cap stocks have become a bad word in the market. The same word that was being whispered with excitement two years ago is now spoken of with suspicion.The same stocks that featured on every recommendation list at the start of 2024 are being summarily dismissed. The mood has changed.There is a reason for that. A large ETMarkets.com 16 mins readJun 09, 2026, 01:55:00 PM ISTGift this Story to your friendsFONT SIZEAbcSmallAbcMediumAbcLargeSAVEPRINTCOMMENTContinue reading with one of these options:Limited AccessFreeLogin to get access to some exclusive stories & personalised newslettersLogin NowUnlimited AccessStarting @ Rs120/monthGet access to exclusive stories, expert opinions & in-depth stock reportsSubscribe NowETUh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.Worry not. You’re just a step away.What’s Included withETPrime Membership