Flexicap funds are equity schemes which dynamically invest across large, mid and small cap stocks in the NSE500/BSE500 universe.
Multicap funds must maintain at least 25% of the funds in each category (large, mid and small) which is a fixed mandate across all time.
Flexicap is ideally recommended for an investor who is looking at growth prospects with lower volatility and is ready to stay invested for 5 years and above.
Multicap is good for investors who are looking for wealth creation and does not worry about volatility in the short term and should consider an investment horizon of 7 years and above.
Flexicap fund on average will have 40-60 stocks portfolio.
Multicap funds will have 70-80 stocks due to a higher percentage of holding in mid and small cap.
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