Is Buffalo MidCap Discovery Investor (BUFTX) a Solid Choice for Mutual Fund Investment at This Time?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 01 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Fund Performance: Buffalo MidCap Discovery Investor (BUFTX) has a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank of 5 (Strong Sell) due to its weak performance, with a 5-year annualized return of 5.36% and a 3-year return of 9.35%, both placing it in the bottom third of its category.
Volatility and Costs: BUFTX exhibits higher volatility than its peers, with a 5-year beta of 1.12 and a standard deviation above the category average. Despite this, it has a lower expense ratio of 0.99%, making it cheaper than many competitors, but overall, it is considered a weak investment choice currently.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
