Mutual fund 1, 3, 5 years returns battle 2026: Which large, mid, small-cap schemes delivered consistent money gains?

Large-cap mutual funds have faced headwinds recently, with the category delivering negative returns over the past year. Mid-cap funds have also struggled, while small-cap funds have managed to stay in the green. This divergence highlights the varying risk and return profiles across market segments.
For investors, this data is crucial for assessing fund performance over the long term. Consistent positive returns across 1, 3, and 5 years are often strong indicators of a fund manager's ability to navigate market cycles.
Moving forward, investors should focus on the consistency of gains rather than short-term volatility. Monitoring the performance of these specific schemes will help in making informed decisions about portfolio allocation.
Excerpt from Mint
Large-cap fund category returns fell 5.80% over the last 1 year, while mid-cap funds declined 1.06%. However, the small-cap fund category gained 3.13%. Here are the schemes across these categories that consistently delivered positive returns over 1, 3 and 5 years. Equity mutual funds are classified into different…Read the original at Mint
Key takeaways
- Category: Stocks.
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