Multi-cap mutual funds invest across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks and are mandated to pump in at least 65% of the corpus in equity and equity-related instruments. Investors have the advantage of taking exposure in all the three categories of stocks.
They offer the stability of large-cap funds while agility of the small- and mid-caps — they have moderate risks.
We have collated a list of 5 multi-cap mutual funds that have given inflation beating returns:
1) Quant Small Cap Fund Direct Plan-Growth Fund
The current net asset value (NAV) of the Quant Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan as of June 5 is Rs 164.85 for the growth option. Its trailing returns over different time periods are: 27.11% (1yr), 64.3% (3yr), 26.26% (5yr) and 16.31% (since launch). Whereas, category returns for the same time duration are: 17.94% (1yr), 40.83% (3yr) and 14.91% (5yr). The assets under management (AUM) is worth Rs 4,091.51 crore as on April 30. The expense ratio of the fund is 0.5% as on March 31. Minimum investment required is Rs 5,000 and minimum additional investment is Rs 1,000. Minimum SIP investment is Rs 1,000.
2) Quant Infrastructure Fund Direct-Growth Fund
The current NAV of the Quant Infrastructure Fund – Direct Plan as of June 5 is Rs 24.69 for the growth option. Its trailing returns over different time periods are: 13.47% (1yr), 52.09% (3yr), 22.87% (5yr) and 15.98% (since launch). Whereas, category returns for the same time duration are: 21.94% (1yr), 34.48% (3yr) and 12.86% (5yr). The AUM is worth Rs 903.32 crore as on April 30. The expense ratio of the fund is 0.5% for Direct plan as on March 31. Minimum investment required is Rs 5000 and minimum additional investment is Rs 1,000. Minimum SIP investment is Rs 1,000.
3) Nippon India Small Cap Fund Direct- Growth Fund
The current NAV of the Nippon India Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan as of June 5 is Rs 114.72 for the growth option. Its trailing returns over different time periods are: 27.58% (1yr), 49.42% (3yr), 20.11% (5yr) and 25.14% (since launch). Whereas, category returns for the same time duration are: 17.94% (1yr), 40.83% (3yr) and 14.91% (5yr). The AUM is worth Rs 26,293.5 crore as on April 30. The expense ratio of the fund is 0.93% for direct plan as on September 30. Minimum investment required is Rs 5,000 and minimum additional investment is Rs 1,000. Minimum SIP investment is Rs 1,000.
Source: Mutual Fund Screener
4) ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund Direct Plan-Growth Fund
The Current NAV of the ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund – Direct Plan as of June 5 is Rs 64.73 for the growth option. Its trailing returns over different time periods are: 18.93% (1yr), 46.44% (3yr), 18.51% (5yr) and 17.19% (since launch). Whereas, category returns for the same time duration are: 17.94% (1yr), 40.83% (3yr) and 14.91% (5yr). The AUM is worth Rs 5,036.0 crore as on April 30. The expense ratio of the fund is 0.82% as on March 31, 2023. Minimum investment required is Rs 5000 and minimum additional investment is Rs 1,000. Minimum SIP investment is Rs 100.
Source: Mutual Fund Screener
5) Tata Small Cap Fund Direct – Growth Fund Key Highlights
The current NAV of the Tata Small Cap Fund – Direct Plan as of June 5 is Rs 28.37 for the growth option. Its trailing returns over different time periods are: 28.09% (1yr), 45.53% (3yr) and 25.61% (since launch). Whereas, category returns for the same time duration are: 17.94% (1yr), 40.83% (3yr) and 14.91% (5yr). The AUM is worth Rs 3,841.13 crore as on April 30. The expense ratio of the fund is 0.27% for Direct plan as on March 31. Minimum investment required is Rs 5000 and minimum additional investment is Rs 1000. Minimum SIP investment is Rs 500.
Source: Mutual Fund Screener
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