These 15 equity MF schemes delivered the best return in three years (2024)

Top Mutual Funds: In the last five years, the Mutual Fund industry has seen significant growth. With numerous options available, it's crucial to identify funds that have outperformed their benchmark index. Investors are increasingly seeking mutual fund schemes that have exceeded the market average. Here's a list of the top-performing mutual funds in India, covering large, mid-and small-cap segments, that have surpassed their benchmarks.

Over the past three years, several notable mutual funds across different market segments have delivered impressive returns. As per data available on the AMFI website, in the large-cap category, Nippon India Large Cap Fund leads the way with a direct three-year return of 25.38%, followed closely by HDFC Top 100 Fund at 21.82%, ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund at 21.74%, JM Large Cap Fund at 21.29%, and Invesco India Largecap Fund at 20.29%. Turning to mid-cap funds, Quant Mid Cap Fund emerges as the top performer with a direct three-year return of 32.99%, trailed by Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund at 27.69%, Mahindra Manulife Mid Cap Fund at 26.77%, PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund at 26.61%, and Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund at 26.35%. In the small-cap category, Quant Small Cap Fund stands out with an impressive direct three-year return of 37.81%, followed by Bank of India Small Cap Fund at 32.18%, Nippon India Small Cap Fund at 30.47%, Edelweiss Small Cap Fund at 29.45%, and Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund at 28.66%.

This article highlights the top 15 mutual funds across various categories, catering to different risk appetites and investment objectives of investors.

Top five Large-cap funds

Nippon India Large Cap Fund- 25.38%

HDFC Top 100 Fund- 21.82%

ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund- 21.74%

JM Large Cap Fund- 21.29%

Invesco India Largecap Fund- 20.29%

(Source: AMFI)

Top five mid cap funds

Quant Mid Cap Fund - 32.99%

Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund-27.69%

Mahindra Manulife Mid Cap Fund- 26.77%

PGIM India Midcap Opportunities Fund- 26.61%

Edelweiss Mid Cap Fund- 26.35%

(Source: AMFI)

Top five small-cap funds

Quant Small Cap Fund- 37.81%

Bank of India Small Cap Fund- 32.18%

Nippon India Small Cap Fund-30.47%

Edelweiss Small Cap Fund- 29.45%

Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund- 28.66%

(Source: AMFI)

Disclaimer: This story is for informational purposes only. Please speak to a SEBI-registered investment advisor before making any investment-related decision.

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Published: 04 Apr 2024, 11:46 AM IST

These 15 equity MF schemes delivered the best return in three years (2024)

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Which mutual fund has the best 3 year return? ›

Fund House Fund Category Fund Rank and Ratios Fund Parameters Investment Parameters Filter
Scheme NamePlan3Y
SBI Contra Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthDirect Plan28.53%
ITI ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthDirect Plan19.73%
Canara Robeco ELSS Tax Saver Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthDirect Plan17.47%
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What is the 15 15 15 rule of mutual funds? ›

Meaning of the 15-15-15 rule in Mutual Funds

The Investment: You should invest Rs 15,000 per month. The Tenure: The total of your investment should be 15 years. It means that you will invest Rs 15,000 every month for the next 15 years. The Return: Your expected returns on your investment should be 15%

Can we get a 15% return on a mutual fund? ›

As you know there are no fixed returns in mutual funds but you can expect around 8% - 10% in Debt hybrid funds, around 10% - 12% in equity hybrid funds and 12%-15% in equity funds if you have a long-term horizon.

Which type of equity mutual fund gives highest return? ›

Best Performing Equity Mutual Funds
Scheme NameExpense Ratio5Y Return (Annualized)
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund #1 of 17 in Focused0.56%21.54% p.a.
Kotak Emerging Equity Fund #2 of 22 in Mid Cap0.38%25.58% p.a.
HDFC ELSS Tax Saver Fund #2 of 34 in ELSS1.13%18.65% p.a.
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How much return can I expect from mutual funds in 3 years? ›

Equity Funds
Name of stockRisk3-Year Return
Aditya Birla Sunlife Frontline Equity FundModerate10.50%
HDFC Mid-cap Opportunities FundHigh16.99%
ICICI Pru Focused Bluechip Equity FundModerate11.03%

What is the safest investment with the highest return? ›

These seven low-risk but potentially high-return investment options can get the job done:
  • Money market funds.
  • Dividend stocks.
  • Bank certificates of deposit.
  • Annuities.
  • Bond funds.
  • High-yield savings accounts.
  • 60/40 mix of stocks and bonds.
May 13, 2024

What is the 80 20 rule in mutual funds? ›

Investing. When it comes to investing, the 80/20 rule asserts that 80% of your investment returns — or losses — come from only 20% of your assets.

What if I invest $1,000 a month in mutual funds for 20 years? ›

If you invest Rs 1000 for 20 years , if we assume 12 % return , you would get Approx Rs 9.2 lakhs. Invested amount Rs 2.4 Lakh.

Is 15% return on investment good? ›

General ROI: A positive ROI is generally considered good, with a normal ROI of 5-7% often seen as a reasonable expectation. However, a strong general ROI is something greater than 10%. Return on Stocks: On average, a ROI of 7% after inflation is often considered good, based on the historical returns of the market.

Should a 70 year old invest in mutual funds? ›

Conventional wisdom holds that when you hit your 70s, you should adjust your investment portfolio so it leans heavily toward low-risk bonds and cash accounts and away from higher-risk stocks and mutual funds. That strategy still has merit, according to many financial advisors.

What happens if I invest $10,000 a month in SIP for 15 years? ›

So, assuming an investor invests ₹10,000 per month for 15 years, maintaining 10 per cent annual step up, mutual funds SIP calculator suggests that one's SIP of ₹10,000 would yield ₹1,03,11,841 or ₹1.03 crore.

Can I get 20 percent return in mutual fund? ›

Equity Linked Savings Scheme, or ELSS, are tax-saving mutual funds which offer tax saving option under Section 80C while giving exposure to equity at the same time. A dozen equity linked savings scheme have given more than 20 percent annualised return in the past three years.

Which mutual fund is best for 3 years? ›

Quant Small Cap Fund(G) tops the chart with over 39% returns followed by Quant Mid Cap Fund(G), Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G), Quant Flexi Cap Fund(G) and Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund-Reg(G) in the same pecking order. 1.

What are the top 5 performing mutual funds? ›

5 Best Mutual Funds to Buy Now
Mutual FundAssets Under ManagementExpense Ratio
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX)$1.6 trillion0.04%
Fidelity 500 Index (FXAIX)$512.4 billion0.015%
Fidelity ZERO International Index (FZILX)$4 billion0%
American Funds Bond Fund of America (ABNDX)$82.6 billion0.62%
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Which mutual fund is best to invest in 2024? ›

Best large cap mutual funds to invest in June 2024:
  • Axis Bluechip Fund.
  • Canara Robeco Bluechip Equity Fund.
  • Mirae Asset Large Cap Fund.
  • Baroda BNP Paribas Large Cap Fund.
  • Edelweiss Large Cap Fund.
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Which mutual fund doubles in 3 years? ›

Wealth multipliers in last three years
Scheme NameCurrent value of Rs 1 lakh invested three years agoMultiplied by
Quant Mid Cap Fund2,40,725.072.41
Nippon India Small Cap Fund2,40,260.122.40
HSBC Small Cap Fund2,31,394.472.31
Quant Flexi Cap Fund2,29,521.352.30
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Apr 10, 2024

What is a 3 year return on a mutual fund? ›

The return over three years, expressed in yearly figures. For example a fund that has returned 30% over three years has a 3 year annualised return of 10%.

What is a good return on investment over 3 years? ›

General ROI: A positive ROI is generally considered good, with a normal ROI of 5-7% often seen as a reasonable expectation. However, a strong general ROI is something greater than 10%. Return on Stocks: On average, a ROI of 7% after inflation is often considered good, based on the historical returns of the market.

What mutual fund has the highest return? ›

Best-performing U.S. equity mutual funds
TickerName5-year return (%)
MAEIXMoA Equity Index Fund13.40%
BSPSXiShares S&P 500 Index Service13.33%
VLACXVanguard Large Cap Index Investor13.30%
GRMSXNationwide S&P 500 Index Svc12.92%
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May 1, 2024

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