JM Flexi Cap Fund
This is the Direct plan of JM Flexi Cap Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★☆☆3/5 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 +13.74% · ranks 12 of 36 Flexi Cap Funds
Volatility 15.8% vs 14.2% category avg
1.1% expense vs 1.1% category avg
99% 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
- 3-year return (+13.74%) beats the Flexi Cap Fund average (+12.00%)
- 5-year return (+14.20%) beats the Flexi Cap Fund average (+10.03%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.46 vs 0.38 Flexi Cap Fund average
- Consistent — positive in 99% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- More volatile than its Flexi Cap Fund peers (15.8% vs 14.2%)
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 | -3.26% | -4.31% | +1.05% |
| 3M abs | -1.45% | -2.46% | +1.01% |
| 6M abs | +14.42% | +10.34% | +4.08% |
| 1Y CAGR | -0.13% | +0.24% | -0.37% |
| 3Y CAGR | +13.74% | +12.00% | +1.74% |
| 5Y CAGR | +14.20% | +10.03% | +4.17% |
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 JM Flexi Cap 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 | +0.35% | -7.18% | +7.53% | |
| 2025 | -5.65% | +7.94% | -13.59% | |
| 2024 | +35.27% | +16.43% | +18.84% | |
| 2023 | +41.55% | +27.43% | +14.12% | |
| 2022 | +8.69% | +4.34% | +4.35% | |
| 2021 | +33.98% | +31.59% | +2.39% | |
| 2020 | +12.25% | +18.33% | -6.08% | |
| 2019 | +17.54% | +8.95% | +8.59% | |
| 2018 | -4.64% | -2.33% | -2.31% | |
| 2017 | +40.97% | +37.35% | +3.62% |
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- Equity97.68%
- Cash & Equivalents2.30%
- Debt0.01%
AMC Profile
JM Financial Mutual Fund is the asset management arm of the JM Financial group and is one of India's oldest private fund houses, launched in 1994 when the industry first opened to private managers.
Fund Managers
SRSatish RamanathanManaging since 20 Aug 2021
Chief Investment Officer- Equity
32 years
CFA
Mr. Ramanathan brings with him rich and varied experience of around 3 decades and joins the AMC from Tattva Capital which was his entrepreneurial endeavor. He started his career with TATA Economic Consultancy Services in 1992 and has subsequently worked with ICICI Securities, Franklin Templeton AMC and Sundaram AMC. research and fund management. His last assignment was as Fund Manager with Lotus India Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd. Prior to that, for more than 2 years, he was with SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. As a Junior Fund Manager. He started his career on the broking side as an equity analyst and has worked with firms like Jet Age Securities and Sushil Finance Consultants for almost
ABAsit BhandarkarManaging since 01 Oct 2024
Senior Fund Manager - Equity
B.Com., MMS B-Tech, MBA
He has 23 years of experience in equity research and fund management. His last assignment was as Fund Manager with Lotus India Asset Management Company Pvt. Ltd. Prior to that, for more than 2 years, he was with SBI Funds Management Pvt. Ltd. As a Junior Fund Manager. He started his career on the broking side as an equity analyst and has worked with firms like Jet Age Securities and Sushil Finance Consultants for almost 2 years. Mr. Ramanathan brings with him rich and
DGDeepak GuptaManaging since 11 Apr 2025
Head of Research & Senior Fund Manager Equity
Chartered Accountant and Masters of Commerce from Mumbai University
Mr. Gupta is a Chartered Account. Prior to Fund Manager: joining the AMC, he was associated with SBI Pension Funds Private Limited, Reliance Nippon Life Insurance and Access Asset Managers Private Limited.
RFRuchi FozdarManaging since 04 Oct 2024
Fund Manager Debt
BSC- Organic PGDBM Finance
Ms. Ruchi Fozdar has 12 years of rich experience in fixed income market with 7 years of asset management experience. JM Short Duration Fund; Prior to JM Financial Mutual Fund, she was associated with institutions like Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd. and Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund.
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Benchmark and dealing terms from it and 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of JM Flexi Cap Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of JM Flexi Cap Fund is ₹111.38 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has JM Flexi Cap Fund delivered?
JM Flexi Cap Fund has returned -0.13% over 1 year, +13.74% per year over 3 years, +14.20% per year over 5 years and +16.35% 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 JM Flexi Cap Fund?
JM Flexi Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.07% 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 JM Flexi Cap Fund?
JM Flexi Cap Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Limited (3.8%), State Bank of India (3.0%), HDFC Bank Limited (2.8%), One 97 Communications Limited (2.8%) and Larsen & Toubro Limited (2.7%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is JM Flexi Cap Fund?
JM Flexi Cap Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 15.8% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -35.0%. 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 0.46 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. JM Flexi Cap Fund's 0.46 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of JM Flexi Cap Fund?
JM Flexi Cap Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages JM Flexi Cap Fund?
JM Flexi Cap Fund is managed by Satish Ramanathan, Asit Bhandarkar, Deepak Gupta and Ruchi Fozdar at JM Financial.
How is JM Flexi Cap Fund taxed?
JM 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.