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Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 4/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
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- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 86/100 · Excellent
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)4/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)12.75%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.69%
- AUM (15%)₹147,405 Cr
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PPFAS Mutual Fund · Equity · Flexi Cap
₹89.96
AUM: ₹147,404 Cr
NAV updated about 8 hours ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
High
Expense Ratio
0.69%
Exit Load
For units above 10% of the investment, exit load of 2% if redeemed within 365 days and 1% if redeemed after 365 days but on or before 730 days.
Fund Manager
Raunak Onkar, Rajeev Thakkar, Raj Mehta
Inception
May 2013
Benchmark
NIFTY 500 Total Return Index
Sharpe Ratio
-1.01
Std Dev (1Y)
8.86%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-1.35%
3m
+0.27%
6m
+2.41%
1y
-3.45%
3y
+12.75%
5y
+11.13%
10y
+16.96%
since inception
+17.92%
TopFund's Take on Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth ranks among the stronger performers in the Flexi Cap category, backed by a 4-star rating. Consistent 3-year performance combined with a strong rating makes this one of the more credible options in its space. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 86/100.
Cost: At 0.69%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 19% below the Flexi Cap category average of 0.85% (based on 528 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -1.01 — 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 8.86% is on the lower side for a Flexi Cap fund, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors who want the fund manager to freely allocate across large, mid and small caps rather than being boxed into one segment. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is ₹89.96. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: -3.45% · 3Y CAGR: 12.75% · 5Y CAGR: 11.13%
The expense ratio of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is 0.69% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is managed by Raunak Onkar, Rajeev Thakkar, Raj Mehta at PPFAS Mutual Fund.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is classified as a High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a long-term horizon of 3+ years.
Yes, Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is an equity fund, making it suitable for SIP investments. Regular monthly SIPs help average out market volatility through rupee-cost averaging.
You can start a SIP in Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth is ₹147,405 crore. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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