These 5 flexi-cap funds tripled investor money in just 5 yrs

Summary: Flexi-cap funds are often seen as the steady dal-chawal of your portfolio, but many of them have turned into biryani, satisfying, and, in some cases, money-spinning. So, let’s take a closer look at the five flexi-cap funds that tripled investor wealth in just five years and their star ratings. Flexi-cap funds have emerged as the most popular equity mutual fund category in India — and rightly so. In just the first quarter of this financial year (April to June), they attracted over Rs 15,000 crore in net inflows, outpacing even the small-cap category. Why the surge in interest? Because flexi-cap funds offer a balanced, go-anywhere approach. They invest across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks without any fixed allocation limits. This flexibility allows fund managers to tilt portfolios toward segments offering better value and steer clear of overheated or risky pockets — making them a smart core holding for most investors. That’s why, at Value Research, we consistently recommend flexi-cap schemes to be the core of your portfolio. Once your base is in place, you can add other categories like small- or mid-cap funds to spice things up. But what if the core itself spices up your returns column? What if your everyda