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Large-cap funds see continued outflows; mid- and small-cap inflows rise: How returns compare over 1, 3, and 5 years
Mint 47 min ago·10 Sept 2026, 4:24 pm
Large-cap funds have seen investors pull money out recently, while mid- and small-cap funds are attracting fresh capital. This shift in money flows suggests a change in investor sentiment, moving away from established companies toward smaller, potentially faster-growing businesses.
For investors, this trend highlights the importance of understanding the risk-return profile of different fund categories. Large-cap funds generally offer stability, whereas mid- and small-cap funds can be more volatile but may offer higher growth potential over the long term. The recent inflows into smaller segments indicate a growing appetite for risk among some investors.
Moving forward, investors should watch how these flows continue to evolve. If large-cap funds keep losing money, it could signal a broader market rotation. Conversely, a sustained pullback in mid- and small-cap funds might indicate a cooling of investor enthusiasm for riskier assets.
Excerpt from Mint
Large-cap funds remained under pressure in August, while mid- and small-cap categories attracted more money. A look at broader market indices and category returns over one, three and five years offers clues on where each segment stands. Large-cap mutual funds continued to see outflows in August 2026, even as mid-cap…Read the original at Mint
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