Flexi Cap Fund — What It Is, Who Should Invest & Best Funds
SEBI definition: Invests at least 65% in equities with no restriction on market cap distribution — can allocate freely between large, mid and small cap.
Who should invest
Investors with a 5+ year horizon who want equity exposure without betting on a specific market cap segment. Ideal as a core holding.
| Risk level | Moderately High |
| Suggested horizon | 5–7 years |
| Historical returns | 12–16% CAGR historically over 10 years |
| Taxation | Equity taxation: LTCG at 12.5% after ₹1.25L exemption; STCG at 20%. |
Advantages
- Manager has full flexibility — can shift to safety in downturns
- No mandatory mid/small cap exposure
- One of the most diversified equity categories
Drawbacks
- Returns depend heavily on fund manager skill
- Can be very different funds under the same category name
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Flexi Cap and Multi Cap?
A multi cap fund must invest at least 25% each in large, mid and small cap. A flexi cap fund has no such restriction and can be 100% large cap if the manager wants. Flexi cap gives more manager flexibility; multi cap guarantees diversification across sizes.
Related categories
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