Blend Equity

Blend mutual funds and ETFs invest in a mix of value and... Blend mutual funds and ETFs invest in a mix of value and growth stocks. Broadly speaking, this category is divided into U.S. and international blend. Depending on their mandate, they may invest in equities of varying market capitalizations (small, medium, and large), sectors, as well as specific investment strategies. Value stocks tend to trade at lower valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than growth stocks. Growth companies are those firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than the stock market average, based on measures such as book value, revenue, and earnings per share. Growth companies tend to trade at higher valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than so-called value stocks. This is because they are typically valued more for their potential years from now, rather than their current revenue or earnings. Meanwhile, blend mutual funds and ETFs can invest in stocks from a range of sectors and/or strategies. Funds and ETFs with a greater concentration in value stocks will tend to exhibit less volatility than funds solely focused on growth stocks. By contrast, funds and ETFs with a greater concentration in growth stocks will tend to exhibit more volatility but offer investors the chance for higher returns. Last Updated: 06/04/2026 View more View less

Blend mutual funds and ETFs invest in a mix of value and growth stocks. Broadly speaking, this category is divided into U.S. and international blend. Depending on their mandate, they may invest in... Blend mutual funds and ETFs invest in a mix of value and growth stocks. Broadly speaking, this category is divided into U.S. and international blend. Depending on their mandate, they may invest in equities of varying market capitalizations (small, medium, and large), sectors, as well as specific investment strategies. Value stocks tend to trade at lower valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than growth stocks. Growth companies are those firms that are projected to grow at a faster rate than the stock market average, based on measures such as book value, revenue, and earnings per share. Growth companies tend to trade at higher valuations (price-earnings ratios, for example), than so-called value stocks. This is because they are typically valued more for their potential years from now, rather than their current revenue or earnings. Meanwhile, blend mutual funds and ETFs can invest in stocks from a range of sectors and/or strategies. Funds and ETFs with a greater concentration in value stocks will tend to exhibit less volatility than funds solely focused on growth stocks. By contrast, funds and ETFs with a greater concentration in growth stocks will tend to exhibit more volatility but offer investors the chance for higher returns. Last Updated: 06/04/2026 View more View less