Taurus Flexi Cap Fund
Performance
Scorecard
★☆☆☆☆1/5 vs 37 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). 37 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 +12.78% · ranks 28 of 45 Flexi Cap Funds
Volatility 14.8% vs 14.4% category avg
2.7% expense vs 1.1% 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
- Ahead of the Flexi Cap Fund average on 1M/3M/6M
- Consistent — positive in 93% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- 3-year return (+12.78%) trails the Flexi Cap Fund average (+14.94%)
- 5-year return (+11.28%) trails the Flexi Cap Fund average (+13.21%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.42 below the Flexi Cap Fund average of 0.54
- High expense ratio (2.70%) vs the Flexi Cap Fund average of 1.08%
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Nifty 500 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 500 price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (Flexi Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +3.01% | +2.45% | +0.56% |
| 3M abs | +8.92% | +7.57% | +1.35% |
| 6M abs | +6.76% | +5.25% | +1.51% |
| 1Y CAGR | +5.17% | +5.42% | -0.25% |
| 3Y CAGR | +12.78% | +14.94% | -2.16% |
| 5Y CAGR | +11.28% | +13.21% | -1.93% |
Category average across peers in Flexi Cap Fund (44 of 45 carry a figure for at least one period), 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
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
152 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -41.0%23 Jan 2018 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 2.2 years, back to the old high on 04 Jan 2021 — 9 months under water after the low.
- -24.5%05 Aug 2015 → 25 Feb 2016
Fell over 7 months, back to the old high on 06 Sep 2016 — 6 months under water after the low.
- -20.9%26 Sep 2024 → 31 Mar 2026
Still below that high — 1.5 years down, and no recovery yet.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +5.19% | -1.50% | +6.69% | |
| 2025 | -1.20% | +6.69% | -7.89% | |
| 2024 | +17.41% | +15.16% | +2.25% | |
| 2023 | +26.95% | +25.76% | +1.19% | |
| 2022 | +4.83% | +3.02% | +1.81% | |
| 2021 | +22.13% | +30.19% | -8.06% | |
| 2020 | +6.76% | +16.67% | -9.91% | |
| 2019 | +4.18% | +7.66% | -3.48% | |
| 2018 | -8.21% | -3.38% | -4.83% | |
| 2017 | +32.68% | +35.91% | -3.23% |
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.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹340.58Cr 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.
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 Taurus Flexi Cap Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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.
Taurus in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
Dixon Technologies holds investor meetings with Taurus, Birla Life
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Taurus Flexi Cap Fund Direct Growth
Groww · 01 Jul 2025
Taurus Mutual Fund's Director Kanishk Kapur, felicitated as ET Inspiring Leaders 2024
ANI News · 09 Jan 2025
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Cafemutual · 29 Jan 2024
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 Taurus Flexi Cap Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Taurus Flexi Cap Fund is ₹246.45 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Taurus Flexi Cap Fund delivered?
Taurus Flexi Cap Fund has returned +5.17% over 1 year, +12.78% per year over 3 years, +11.28% per year over 5 years and +10.33% 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 Taurus Flexi Cap Fund?
Taurus Flexi Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.70% 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 Taurus Flexi Cap Fund?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (8.3%), ITC Ltd (7.2%), Divi's Laboratories Ltd (4.6%), Park Medi World Ltd. (4.6%) and ICICI Bank Ltd (4.6%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Taurus Flexi Cap Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 14.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -41.0%. 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 0.42 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Taurus Flexi Cap Fund's 0.42 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Taurus Flexi Cap Fund?
Taurus Flexi Cap Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Taurus Flexi Cap Fund?
Taurus Flexi Cap Fund is managed by Anuj Kapil at Taurus.
How is Taurus Flexi Cap Fund taxed?
Taurus Flexi Cap 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.