Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund -Direct Plan -Quarterly IDCW

Mahindra Manulife Equity Savings Fund -Direct Plan -Quarterly IDCW sits in the middle of the pack for Equity Savings funds, currently carrying a 3-star rating. It has delivered steady, if unspectacular, returns over a full market cycle. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 61/100.

Cost: At 1.21%, the expense ratio is roughly in line with the Equity Savings category average of 1.14% — cost isn't a standout factor either way for this fund.

Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -0.81 — over the past year, returns haven't kept pace with the volatility involved, even before accounting for the risk-free rate. Separately, annualised volatility of 5.79% is on the lower side, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.

Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Hybrid fund. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.