Flexicap funds: Look for consistency of return, resilience during downturn
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Business Standard
Abhishek Kumar's role: Quoted
Abhishek Kumar pointed out that flexicap investors place a lot of trust in the fund manager's calls, so poor decisions can mean long underperformance, and cautioned that many investors overlook overlap with their other funds.
More of Abhishek's views on mutual funds
After record monthly inflows into flexicap funds, the article explains why the category appeals, who it suits and its main drawback, heavy reliance on the fund manager. It lists checks such as consistency across market cycles, downside protection, concentration and allocation shifts, and common mistakes to avoid.
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Flexicap funds: Look for consistency of return, resilience during downturn