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Multi Cap Fund

Written by - Akshatha Sajumon

January 7, 2019 3 minutes

What are Multi cap funds?

A Multi cap fund is an open ended equity scheme typically investing 65% of total assets in equity and equity related instruments. Multi cap funds can invest in stocks across market capitalization i.e. their portfolio comprises of large cap, small cap and mid cap stocks.

Why one should invest in Multi cap funds?

Multi cap funds have the flexibility to invest across market cap which enables the fund manager to tactically play on market valuations. For example in times where market is volatile the fund manager will increase portfolio exposure towards large cap stocks to limit downside.

As compared to pure mid cap/small cap funds, these funds are less risky and popular among investors who are less aggressive about returns.

Who should invest in Multi cap funds?

Investors who don’t want to get into the trouble of stock-picking or deciding which market capitalization fund would suit them may opt for multi cap funds. It is an ideal choice for investors who want to take exposure to broader equity segments.

Investor who have moderate risk appetite and investment horizon of more than 7 years can invest in this scheme. It is suitable for investors who can take slightly higher risk to earn higher returns compared to large cap funds.

What is tax implication on multi cap funds?

Since Multi cap funds invest more than 65% in equity and equity related instruments they carry taxation under equity oriented schemes. Gains earned on equity oriented schemes are taxable depending on holding period. Gains on investment horizon of upto 1 year are called short term and the rate of tax applicable is 15%.

Gains on Investment horizon of more than 1 Year are called Long Term Capital  Gains. Long Term  Capital Gains over and above Rs.100,000 are taxable at 10% without indexation.

Available Multi cap funds:

Fund NameFisdom Rating
Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Fund Growth[star rating=”5″]
Kotak Standard Multicap Growth[star rating=”4″]
SBI Magnum Multi Cap Fund  Growth[star rating=”4″]
IDFC Multi Cap Fund Growth[star rating=”4″]
Mirae Asset India Equity Fund  Growth[star rating=”3″]
Motilal Oswal Multicap 35 Fund – – Growth[star rating=”3″]
Franklin India Equity Fund Growth[star rating=”3″]
DSP Equity Fund Growth[star rating=”3″]
ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund Growth[star rating=”2″]
UTI Equity Fund Growth[star rating=”2″]
L&T Equity Fund Growth[star rating=”2″]
Reliance Multi Cap Fund – Growth[star rating=”1″]
HDFC Equity Fund Growth[star rating=”1″]
Parag Parikh Long Term Equity  Growth Unrated
Baroda Multi Cap Fund – Plan A – Growth Unrated
Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund Growth Unrated
HSBC Multi Cap Equity Fund – Growth Unrated
Invesco India Multicap Fund – Growth Unrated
IDBI Diversified Equity Fund  Growth Unrated
LIC MF Multi Cap Fund Growth Unrated
Taurus Starshare (Multi Cap) Fund – Growth Unrated
Union Equity Growth Unrated
DHFL Pramerica Diversified Equity Fund  Gr Unrated
Edelweiss Multi-Cap  Growth Unrated
Sahara Wealth Plus Fund Variable Pricing Growth Unrated
Sahara Wealth Plus Fund Fixed Pricing Growth Unrated
Sahara Growth Fund Growth Unrated
Axis Multicap Fund  Growth Unrated
Mahindra Mutual Fund Badhat Yojana – Growth Unrated
BNP Paribas Multi Cap Fund Growth Unrated
Canara Robeco Equity Diversified Fund Growth Unrated
Essel Multi Cap Fund  Growth Unrated
JM Multicap Fund Growth Unrated

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