Blend funds, also known as hybrid funds, combine growth and value investments for capital gains. Mid-cap blend funds hold stocks between $2 billion and $10 billion market cap. Ave Maria Value, Vanguard Strategic Equity, and DFA U.S. Vector Equity are top-ranked mid-cap blend funds expected to outperform peers.

Ave Maria Value invests in undervalued stocks meeting religious criteria, with a 15.9% return over three years. Vanguard Strategic Equity focuses on small and mid-cap domestic securities, returning 20.5% in three years with a 0.17% expense ratio. DFA U.S. Vector Equity targets U.S. companies, yielding 18.4% returns over three years.

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