Mid Cap Report - Summary  

• The best-rated mid cap sector is industrial goods.
• The top scoring industry internet software and services.

The top-rated mid cap sectors are industrial goods (SSD, MTZ, TREX), consumer goods (SAM, HELE), and utilities (ORA, AVA). Financials and services score neutral. REITs, technology, basic materials, and healthcare all score below average.

Stock Ratings - Best & Worst Scoring

The following are the top and bottom ranked mid cap stocks this week.

Industry Ranking

The best mid cap industries this week are internet software & services (JCOM), semiconductor-specialized (SLAB), steel & iron (CMC, CRS), auto dealerships (AN), and diversified electronics (VSH). 

The best baskets for basics are steel & iron, synthetics (POL), and specialty chemicals (NEU). Beverages (SAM) and auto parts (DORM) score best in consumer goods. Focus on surety & title insurance (AGO), regional banks (LTXB, FFIN), and accident & health insurance (AIZ) in financials. Home in on home healthcare (LHCG) and medical instruments & supplies (HAE) for healthcare. Diversified machinery (JBT, ITT), lumber/wood production (TREX), and industrial electrical equipment (RBC) score above average in industrial goods. REITs (PCH, LXP, RPAI) score neutral. The highest scoring services are auto dealerships, technical services (CACI), and home furnishing & fixtures (WSM). The top technology groups are internet software & services, semiconductor-specialized, and diversified electronics. Utilities (ORA, AVA) score above average.