SBI vs HDFC flexi cap mutual fund: Flexi cap funds have regained their status as a preferred investment vehicle in 2026 due to their ability to provide stability and high growth through dynamic asset allocation across market cycles.
In this article, we have compared SBI vs HDFC flexi cap mutual funds. Let's find out which performed well in terms of returns, expense ratio, standard deviation and others.
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SBI vs HDFC flexi cap mutual fund comparison
SBI mutual fund is one of India's oldest and largest mutual funds set up under the Trust Act 1882 by the SBI Mutual Fund Trustee Company Private Limited. It is a joint venture between the SBI and Amundi, a reputable asset management company based in France.
SBI Mutual Fund offers several equity schemes; many of these have delivered consistently good returns.
The SBI Flexicap Fund is an open-ended equity mutual fund managed by SBI Mutual Fund. Formerly known as the SBI Magnum MultiCap Fund, it was reclassified as a Flexi Cap fund. It invests primarily in stocks across large, mid, and small-cap companies to generate long-term capital growth.
The HDFC Flexi Cap Fund is an open-ended dynamic equity mutual fund scheme. It primarily invests across large cap, mid cap, and small cap companies. This flexibility allows the fund manager to adjust market-cap allocation based on valuations and market cycles.
SBI vs HDFC Flexi Cap Mutual Fund: Fund Age, returns, top sectors & holdings - Who comes out on top?
| Category sub-category | SBI Flexi cap | HDFC flexi cap |
| Fund Age | 13 years and 5 months | 13 years and 5 months |
| Fund Size | Rs 22,403 Cr (As on 30-Apr-2026) | Rs 1,00,479 Cr (As on 30-Apr-2026) |
| 3-year return | 10.39% | 18.27% |
| 5-year return | 10.30% | 18.01% |
| 7-year return | 12.04% | 16.48% |
| 10-year return | 12.95% | 16.60% |
| Standard Deviation | 13.73 | 13.11 |
| Sharpe | 0.45 | 0.99 |
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.82 |
| Top 3 sectors | Financial (35.93%) Materials (15.23%) Energy & Utilities (11.92%) | Financial (37.27%) Consumer Discretionary (13.79%) Technology (12.03%) |
| Top 5 holdings | ICICI Bank State Bank of India Axis Bank HDFC Bank Larsen & Toubro | ICICI Bank Axis Bank HDFC Bank State Bank of India SBI Life Insurance |
| Equity% | 96.53 | 92.88 |
| Benchmark | BSE 500 TRI | NIFTY 500 TRI |
| Debt | 1.24 | 0.5 |
| Expense | 0.83% (As on 31-May-2026) | 0.68% (As on 31-May-2026) |
(Source: Fund Fact Sheet)
HDFC flexi cap mutual fund outperformed SBI flexi cap mutual fund in terms of returns and other factors. Given above is the chart. Compare and see for yourself.
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