Cheapest flexi cap funds 2026: When it comes to investing in mutual funds, most investors compare returns and often overlook a critical factor, which is the expense ratio.
An expense ratio refers to a fee that mutual funds charge for managing your investments. This fee represents a percentage of the scheme's Assets Under Management (AUM). A lower expense ratio means more of your money stays invested and compounds over time. The Asset Management Company (AMC) charges the expense ratio before announcing the daily Net Asset Value (NAV). The company deducts this fee from the NAV before declaring the daily price. The expense ratio for each scheme is published monthly as part of the factsheet on the respective AMC's website.
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Cheapest flexi cap funds 2026: 5 low-cost mutual funds with good returns
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
- Launch Date: 24-May-2013
- Benchmark: NIFTY 500 TRI
- AUM: Rs 1,28,966 Cr ((As on 31-Mar-2026)
- NAV: Rs 91.0418 (As on 27-Apr-2026)
- Expense Ratio: 0.63% (As on 28-Feb-2026)
- CAGR 5 years: 16.90%
- CAGR 10 years: 18.14%
- Min. Investment: Rs 1,000
- Min. SIP Investment: Rs 1,000
Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
- Launch Date: 24-Feb-2023
- Benchmark: NIFTY 500 TRI
- AUM: Rs 3,448 Cr (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- NAV: Rs 16.5050 (As on 27-Apr-2026)
- Expense Ratio: 0.51% (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- CAGR 3 years: 17.01%
- Min. Investment: Rs 5,000
- Min. SIP Investment: Rs 99
Nippon India Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
- Launch Date: 13-Aug-2021
- Benchmark: NIFTY 500 TRI
- AUM: Rs 8,280 Cr (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- NAV: Rs 17.3836 (As on 27-Apr-2026)
- Expense Ratio: 0.46% (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- CAGR 3 years: 16.77%
- Min. Investment: Rs 100
- Min. SIP Investment: Rs 100
HDFC Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
- Launch Date: 01-Jan-2013
- Benchmark: NIFTY 500 TRI
- AUM: Rs 91,335 Cr (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- NAV: Rs 2,165.4070 (As on 27-Apr-2026)
- Expense Ratio:0.70% (As on 28-Feb-2026)
- CAGR 5 years: 20.70%
- CAGR 10 years: 17.09%
- Min. Investment: Rs 100
- Min. SIP Investment: Rs 100
Edelweiss Flexi Cap Fund - Direct Plan
- Launch Date: 03-Feb-2015
- Benchmark: NIFTY 500 TRI
- AUM: Rs 2,957 Cr (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- NAV: Rs 44.6330 (As on 27-Apr-2026)
- Expense Ratio: 0.46% (As on 31-Mar-2026)
- CAGR 5 years: 17.22%
- CAGR 10 years: 16.48%
- Min. Investment: Rs 100
- Min. SIP Investment: Rs 100
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(Disclaimer: The above article is meant for informational purposes only, and should not be considered as any investment advice. ET NOW DIGITAL suggests its readers/audience to consult their financial advisors before making any money related decisions.)
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