Mutual fund comparison
Multi Cap Mutual Funds vs Large Cap Mutual Funds
Multi cap funds must invest across large, mid, and small caps with SEBI-defined minimums in each. Large cap funds stay concentrated in the biggest companies. Compare flexibility versus large-cap focus.
Multi cap funds
SEBI multi cap schemes with mandated allocation across large, mid, and small caps.
- Built-in market-cap diversification by regulation
- Can feel more volatile than pure large-cap portfolios
- Different from flexi cap (which has freer market-cap allocation)
- Compare Qonfido-rated Multi Cap Fund peers on the hub
| Fund | Tier | 3Y |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Multicap Fund - Direct Growth | Premier | 18.2% |
| Axis Multicap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth | Premier | 16.9% |
| HSBC Multi Cap Fund - Direct - Growth | Premier | 16.8% |
| HSBC Multi Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth (1QQ8) | Premier | 15.3% |
| HSBC Multi Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth (1QR6) | Premier | 8.0% |
Large cap funds
SEBI large cap schemes focused on India’s largest companies.
- More concentrated at the top of the market-cap ladder
- Often used as a core equity holding
- Typically lower relative volatility than multi/mid/small mixes
- Compare Qonfido-rated Large Cap Fund peers on the hub
| Fund | Tier | 3Y |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund (erstwhile Bluechip Fund) - Regular Plan - Growth | Select | 8.8% |
| Kotak Bluechip Fund - Growth - Direct | Select | 9.0% |
| Kotak Bluechip Fund - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option - Direct | Select | 9.0% |
| Kotak Bluechip Fund - Payout of Income Distribution cumcapital withdrawal option | Select | 7.8% |
| Kotak Bluechip Fund - Growth | Select | 7.8% |
This comparison is educational research support only. It is not personalised investment advice, a suitability assessment, or a prediction of returns. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read scheme documents and consider your goals, horizon, and risk tolerance before investing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between multi cap and large cap funds?
Large cap funds invest mainly in the biggest companies. Multi cap funds must hold meaningful stakes across large, mid, and small caps. That usually means broader market-cap exposure—and a different risk profile—than a pure large-cap fund.
Is multi cap the same as flexi cap?
No. Flexi cap funds can move freely across market caps. Multi cap funds follow SEBI minimums in each segment. Compare each category’s Qonfido-rated peers separately.