Fund of Funds Mutual Funds

Invests in other mutual funds.

One fund holding several. Useful for reaching gold, overseas markets or a ready-made allocation in a single purchase — at the cost of a second layer of fees, and sometimes debt-fund taxation.

Who it suits. Investors wanting a packaged allocation or an asset they cannot buy directly. Hold for 5 years or more.

Direct plans Regular plans

Direct plans in this category

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Point-to-point CAGR from AMFI NAV history, Direct plans only. Ordered by five-year return so the list has a shape, not because the order is a judgement. Past returns do not predict future ones — a fund near the top is usually there because its style suited the last five years, and styles take turns.

Other categories

Large CapFunds that must keep at least 80% in India's 100 biggest listed companies. Mid CapAt least 65% in companies ranked 101st to 250th by market value. Small CapAt least 65% in companies ranked 251st and below. Flexi CapAt least 65% in equity, with no limit on where across large, mid and small. Multi CapAt least 25% each in large, mid and small caps — the split is mandatory. Large & Mid CapAt least 35% in large caps and 35% in mid caps. FocusedA maximum of 30 stocks, at least 65% in equity. Value / ContraAt least 65% in equity, following a value or contrarian strategy.

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Questions people ask

What is a Fund of Funds fund?

Invests in other mutual funds. One fund holding several. Useful for reaching gold, overseas markets or a ready-made allocation in a single purchase — at the cost of a second layer of fees, and sometimes debt-fund taxation.

Who should invest in Fund of Funds funds?

Investors wanting a packaged allocation or an asset they cannot buy directly. A sensible holding period is 5 years or more.

How is this list ordered?

By five-year CAGR computed from AMFI's published NAV history, within one plan type. It is a sort, not a verdict — a fund near the top is there because its style suited the last five years, which is not a promise about the next five.

Should I choose the Direct or Regular plan?

A Direct plan holds exactly the same portfolio without the distributor commission, so its expense ratio is lower — commonly 0.5% to 1.2% a year — and it compounds ahead of the Regular plan for ever. Choose Regular only if you want an intermediary's advice and are content to pay for it annually.