Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan had a NAV of ₹16.8 as of 17 Sep 2026, with an AUM of ₹4,506 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0.45%, 11.05% and Data not available, and the scheme is tagged High Risk.
Our view is that this fund has shown a mixed profile: the 3-year number is reasonable, but the 1-year result is modest and the benchmark has been weaker over the same period. The portfolio is led by large financials and other well-known businesses, so it may suit investors who can stay invested through uneven stretches and want a flexi-cap approach rather than a low-volatility equity option.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹16.8 as of 17 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹4,506 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.47% |
| Launch Date | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Min SIP | ₹99 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Equity |
| Exit Load | 1% on or before 365D, Nil after 365D |
| Fund Managers | Varun Goel |
The fund is managed by Varun Goel.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -2.04% | -3.66% |
| 3M | 0.04% | -3.71% |
| 1Y | 0.45% | -7.13% |
| 3Y | 11.05% | 5.82% |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The near-term picture is better than the benchmark even though the absolute numbers are not strong. Over 1 month, the fund fell less than the benchmark, and over 3 months it was slightly positive while the benchmark stayed negative. That tells us the fund has handled the latest market patch better than the index, even if the outcome is still close to flat.
The 1-year return remains subdued at 0.45%, but it is still ahead of the benchmark’s -7.13%. This gap matters more than the absolute figure because it shows the fund protected capital better through a difficult year for the index. For an equity strategy, that kind of relative resilience can be useful, but it does not by itself make the recent return profile compelling.
The 3-year return of 11.05% is more constructive. It is ahead of the benchmark’s 5.82% and suggests the fund has been able to compound better over a fuller market cycle than the latest 12 months imply. The pattern between 1-year and 3-year numbers shows that recent weakness has not erased the longer run advantage, but the 5-year figure is not available, so we would avoid reading too much into long-horizon consistency.
Overall, the fund looks more stable than the benchmark in the recent period and better over 3 years, yet the latest one-year number is still modest. That combination points to a strategy that may be more suitable for investors who care about relative defence as much as absolute return.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Mirae Asset Flexi Cap?
A fund’s past returns alone don’t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.
The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 0.45% | 11.05% | Data not available |
| Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 10.1% | 18.09% | 16.01% |
| ITI Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 9.54% | 17.61% | Data not available |
| Navi Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 7.9% | 10.18% | 10.89% |
| LIC MF Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 7.11% | 17.04% | Data not available |
| Aditya Birla SL Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan | 5.94% | 13.33% | 10.98% |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
Against the peer set, the fund’s 1-year return is clearly softer than all five comparable schemes shown here. The gap is especially wide versus the stronger recent performers, which means the fund has not kept pace on short-term absolute return. That said, the benchmark comparison shows that the fund still defended better than the index during the same period.
The 3-year picture is more balanced. At 11.05%, the fund sits below the stronger peer numbers available for some schemes, but it is ahead of the Navi and Aditya Birla SL funds on this measure. The absence of a usable 5-year figure keeps the longer comparison incomplete, so the table tells a split story: recent return weakness on one hand, and a mid-term recovery that is still respectable on the other.
For us, the key takeaway is that the short-term and medium-term comparisons do not say the same thing. The fund looks weaker on recent absolute return, but it is not weak across every horizon, and it has still held up better than the benchmark over the periods shown.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| ICICI Bank Ltd. | Bank | 5.74% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Bank | 5.21% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | Crude Oil | 3.96% |
| State Bank of India | Bank | 2.62% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | Bank | 2.35% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | Telecom | 2.09% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | Infrastructure | 2.04% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | Automobile & Ancillaries | 1.96% |
| Lenskart Solutions Ltd. | Domestic Equities | 1.76% |
| L&T Finance Ltd. | Finance | 1.71% |
The largest holding, ICICI Bank Ltd., carries a weight of 5.74%, so no single stock dominates the portfolio on its own. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is noticeable, but not extreme: the top names stay clustered in the mid-single-digit and low-single-digit range, which suggests the fund is not relying on one oversized position to drive outcomes.
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 29.44% of the portfolio. That leaves most of the disclosed portfolio spread across the remaining holdings, and with 76 holdings in total, the fund appears to have a fairly long tail beneath the biggest positions. In practical terms, the visible book may still feel shaped by a handful of bank and financial names, but the overall structure is not narrowly concentrated at the top.
This mix may help diversify single-stock risk, while the 5.74% weight in the largest position and the 29.44% combined weight of the top 10 indicate that the largest positions could still influence performance more than the smaller ones. We would read this as a moderately spread equity portfolio rather than a highly concentrated one.
To see all holdings, visit the Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan page
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund is better suited to investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can stay invested through uneven stretches. The 1-year result is modest, but the 3-year number is more constructive, and the fund has stayed ahead of the benchmark across the recent periods shown.
A medium- to long-term horizon is more appropriate here than a short one, because the return pattern is not smooth and the benchmark itself has been weak over the latest year. The main trade-off is that you get the chance to participate in a flexi-cap portfolio that has held up relatively better than the benchmark, but you also need to accept bouts of weak short-term performance.
Tax and exit load
| Holding period | Tax rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Units held less than 1 year | 20% | Short-term capital gains tax |
| Units held more than 1 year | 12.5% | Long-term capital gains tax |
Exit load: 1% on or before 365D, Nil after 365D
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?
Its NAV is ₹16.8 as of 17 Sep 2026.
What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s 1-year return is 0.45% and its 3-year return is 11.05%. The 5-year return is Data not available.
How does it compare with the benchmark?
It has done better than the Nifty 50 in the periods shown. The 1-year return of 0.45% compares with the benchmark’s -7.13%, and the 3-year return of 11.05% compares with 5.82%.
How does it compare with peer funds?
Its 1-year return is lower than the peer funds shown here, while its 3-year return is ahead of some peers and behind others. The comparison gives a mixed picture rather than a uniform one.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹99.
Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?
Varun Goel manages the fund. The exit load is 1% on or before 365D and Nil after 365D.
Bottom line
Mirae Asset Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a weaker recent return profile than its 3-year record, so the short-term and mid-term stories are not identical. It has also held up better than the benchmark across the periods shown, while peer comparison points to a softer 1-year number but a more workable 3-year outcome. The portfolio is led by large financial names and is spread across many holdings, which may suit investors who want equity exposure with some diversification rather than a narrowly focused book.
Published on 18 September 2026 at 11:44 AM IST
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RIA disclosure
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.