SBI Flexicap Fund
This is the Regular plan of SBI Flexicap Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 36 of 45 Flexi Cap Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Flexi Cap Fund (same plan and option). 36 of the 45 Flexi Cap Funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +6.58% · ranks 33 of 36 Flexi Cap Funds
Volatility 12.5% vs 14.1% category avg
2.0% expense vs 2.3% category avg
93% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its Flexi Cap Fund peers (12.5% vs 14.1%)
- Low expense ratio (2.04%) vs the Flexi Cap Fund average of 2.30%
- Consistent — positive in 93% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 1-year return (-4.71%) trails the Flexi Cap Fund average (-0.69%)
- 3-year return (+6.58%) trails the Flexi Cap Fund average (+10.90%)
- 5-year return (+6.49%) trails the Flexi Cap Fund average (+9.10%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.01 below the Flexi Cap Fund average of 0.30
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Flexi Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -4.75% | -4.37% | -0.38% |
| 3M abs | -2.95% | -2.68% | -0.27% |
| 6M abs | +5.07% | +10.02% | -4.95% |
| 1Y CAGR | -4.71% | -0.69% | -4.02% |
| 3Y CAGR | +6.58% | +10.90% | -4.32% |
| 5Y CAGR | +6.49% | +9.10% | -2.61% |
Category average across peers in Flexi Cap Fund (up to 45 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 45 peers in Flexi Cap Fund
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into SBI Flexicap Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -8.08% | -7.18% | -0.90% | |
| 2025 | +5.49% | +7.94% | -2.45% | |
| 2024 | +14.22% | +16.43% | -2.21% | |
| 2023 | +22.81% | +27.43% | -4.62% | |
| 2022 | +0.68% | +4.34% | -3.66% | |
| 2021 | +30.77% | +31.59% | -0.82% | |
| 2020 | +13.60% | +18.33% | -4.73% | |
| 2019 | +10.97% | +8.95% | +2.02% | |
| 2018 | -5.51% | -2.33% | -3.18% | |
| 2017 | +36.98% | +37.35% | -0.37% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity97.80%
- Cash & Equivalents2.07%
- Debt0.13%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIDown +6% from its peak of ₹22,851Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
SBI Mutual Fund is a joint venture between the State Bank of India and Amundi of France, and was set up in 1987 as the first fund house in India outside UTI. It is the largest by assets, helped by managing a share of the EPFO's ETF investments.
Fund Managers
DBDinesh BalachandranStart date not disclosed
Head Investments
B. Tech (IIT - B), M. S. (MIT, USA), CFA Charter holder
Mr. Dinesh has over 20 years of experience in the industry primarily as Research Analyst. Experience over past years: • Mar 2012 – till date: SBI Funds Management Limited • Aug 2004 – Dec 2011: Research Analyst, Fidelity Investments, USA • Sep 2001 – July 2004: Research Associate, Fidelity Investments, USA Presently, Dinesh Balachandran is managing SBI Balanced Advantage Fund (Equity Portion), SBI Contra Fund, SBI ELSS Tax Saver Fund, SBI Comma Fund, SBI Flexicap Fund and SBI Multi Asset Allocation (Equity Portion).
AUAnup UpadhyayManaging since 01 Dec 2024
Fund Manager
B. Tech.(Hons.); PGDM
Mr. Anup Upadhyay joined SBIFML in November 2024. He has earlier worked with SBIFML from May 2007 till December 2021 in the roles of Head of Research, Fund Manager and Equity Analyst. He has more than 14 years of experience in financial services. Mr. Anup Upadhyay manages
Fund manager, benchmark and dealing terms from this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Flexi Cap funds
Flexi cap funds invest across large, mid and small-cap stocks with no fixed allocation, letting the manager shift with the market cycle. That flexibility can help manage risk and chase growth wherever it is.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of SBI Flexicap Fund?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of SBI Flexicap Fund is ₹103.91 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has SBI Flexicap Fund delivered?
SBI Flexicap Fund has returned -4.71% over 1 year, +6.58% per year over 3 years, +6.49% per year over 5 years and +10.15% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of SBI Flexicap Fund?
SBI Flexicap Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.04% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of SBI Flexicap Fund?
SBI Flexicap Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd. (7.2%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (5.5%), Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (3.9%), Bajaj Auto Ltd. (3.9%) and Coforge Ltd. (3.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is SBI Flexicap Fund?
SBI Flexicap Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 12.5% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -64.9%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.01 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. SBI Flexicap Fund's 0.01 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of SBI Flexicap Fund?
SBI Flexicap Fund is benchmarked against the S&P BSE 500 Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages SBI Flexicap Fund?
SBI Flexicap Fund is managed by Dinesh Balachandran and Anup Upadhyay at SBI.
How is SBI Flexicap Fund taxed?
SBI Flexicap Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.