Market Downturn: Flexi Cap Funds Hit Harder Than Large Cap, Some Defy Trend

• During the Sept 2024 - March 2026 market downturn, Flexi Cap funds averaged an -8.67% decline, worse than Large Cap funds' -6.98%.
• Motilal Oswal Large Cap Fund (-1.16%) showed the least decline, while Quant Large Cap Fund (-12.33%) fell most in its category.
• HDFC Flexi Cap Fund (0.33%) and Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund (0.32%) delivered positive returns despite the market fall.
• Samco Flexi Cap Fund (-23.38%) and NJ Flexi Cap Fund (-20.66%) experienced the steepest drops among Flexi Cap funds.
• Investors should focus on fund quality, track record, and financial goals, not just category, especially during downturns.