Top 10 Best Direct Mutual Funds to Invest

Updated on August 16, 2026 , 21671 views

Mutual Fund schemes, offer two plans- Regular and Direct. Most of the investors Investing in Mutual Funds usually prefer regular funds, but nevertheless, the interest for direct funds amongst new investors has let to increase in demand. The key factor that differentiates between both these plans are expense ratio, the direct plan’s expense ratio is less as compared to that of a regular plan.

Direct plans are not separate schemes, but they are a variation of the regular plan with a lower expense ratio. So, an investor who wants to invest in a Mutual Fund can either opt for a regular plan or a direct plan. Ideally, an investor who can independently invest in Mutual Funds without seeking the help of an advisor can invest in direct plans.

Let’s learn more about direct fund investments, along with some of the best direct mutual funds to invest.

What are Direct Mutual Funds Investment?

Direct funds are available through a limited number of channels. An investor can mainly invest through the fund house itself, a very few third party securities intermediaries, RTAs such as CAMS/Karvy, and authorized local representatives of the fund house. Mostly, in direct mutual fund investments, no arn (Application Reference Number) is quoted in the investor’s application. Therefore, the commission paid to the investors is very low or sometimes nil. This decreases the cost of customer acquisition for the AMC.

Other than the expense ratio, direct plans are also those where the fund house does not charge distributor expenses/transaction charges/trail fees. The Net Asset Value (NAV) of the mutual fund-direct plan can be higher compared to a regular mutual fund plan.

As the expense ratio of the direct plan is lower, it is said that the investors would get higher returns in comparison to regular plans. A return of about 0.5 percent to 1.5 percent would be higher, depending upon the fund house expense ratio. So, ideally, investors who want to increase their returns by way of reducing the expense ratio can invest in direct mutual fund plans.

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Best Direct Mutual Funds to Invest in India

Here are some of the best direct mutual fund plans based, on- equity & hybrid 3 years returns, debt on 1 year returns, that you can consider while investing.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 10 funds

Category: Equity
AUM Range: 500 to 100000 Cr
Minimum fund age: 3 years
Sorted On : 3-year return (high to low)
No Of Funds: 10

Best Direct Mutual Fund Plans- Equity Category

Fund	NAV	Net Assets (Cr)	3 MO (%)	6 MO (%)	1 YR (%)	3 YR (%)	5 YR (%)	2025 (%)
Franklin India Feeder - Franklin U S Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth	₹107.538 ↑ 0.45	₹6,081	4.1	21.1	20.8	24.5	11.1	12.4
Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Growth	₹50.3405 ↓ -0.24	₹979	6	17.4	44.1	24.2	9.8	24.7
Franklin India Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth	₹300.658 ↑ 1.20	₹9,192	10.1	4.9	8.9	23.4	19.9	4.4
IDBI Small Cap Fund - Direct Growth	₹39.6969 ↑ 0.13	₹743	14.6	21.4	20.1	20.6	19.6	-12.1
Franklin Build India Fund - Direct Growth	₹168.02 ↓ -0.38	₹3,256	1.1	-3	3.7	19.9	20.9	4.8
DSP Micro Cap Fund - Direct Growth	₹255.843 ↑ 1.18	₹19,635	15.9	17.9	19.6	19.5	19.2	-1.9
Sundaram SMILE Fund - Direct Growth	₹334.524 ↓ -0.56	₹3,872	11.3	15.9	18.8	19.5	18.3	1.5
Franklin India Prima Fund - Direct Growth	₹3,270.04 ↓ -4.97	₹12,490	9.4	4.5	6.6	18.9	15.8	2.4
Edelweiss Economic Resurgence Fund - Direct Growth	₹46.487 ↓ -0.11	₹3,484	5.8	0.5	6.1	16.9	14.5	7
Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct Growth	₹207.292 ↓ -0.10	₹14,336	9.3	11.1	8.6	15.9	18.1	-7.6
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 17 Aug 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

Commentary	Franklin India Feeder - Franklin U S Opportunities Fund - Direct	Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct	Franklin India Opportunities Fund - Direct	IDBI Small Cap Fund - Direct	Franklin Build India Fund - Direct	DSP Micro Cap Fund - Direct	Sundaram SMILE Fund - Direct	Franklin India Prima Fund - Direct	Edelweiss Economic Resurgence Fund - Direct	Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct
Point 1	Upper mid AUM (₹6,081 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹979 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹9,192 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹743 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,256 Cr).	Highest AUM (₹19,635 Cr).	Lower mid AUM (₹3,872 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹12,490 Cr).	Lower mid AUM (₹3,484 Cr).	Top quartile AUM (₹14,336 Cr).
Point 2	Oldest track record among peers (13 yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (9+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (11+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).
Point 3	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.
Point 4	Risk profile: High.	Risk profile: High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.
Point 5	5Y return: 11.14% (bottom quartile).	5Y return: 9.83% (bottom quartile).	5Y return: 19.87% (top quartile).	5Y return: 19.59% (upper mid).	5Y return: 20.90% (top quartile).	5Y return: 19.19% (upper mid).	5Y return: 18.34% (upper mid).	5Y return: 15.77% (lower mid).	5Y return: 14.55% (bottom quartile).	5Y return: 18.11% (lower mid).
Point 6	3Y return: 24.48% (top quartile).	3Y return: 24.20% (top quartile).	3Y return: 23.42% (upper mid).	3Y return: 20.57% (upper mid).	3Y return: 19.93% (upper mid).	3Y return: 19.51% (lower mid).	3Y return: 19.47% (lower mid).	3Y return: 18.91% (bottom quartile).	3Y return: 16.91% (bottom quartile).	3Y return: 15.92% (bottom quartile).
Point 7	1Y return: 20.76% (top quartile).	1Y return: 44.14% (top quartile).	1Y return: 8.91% (lower mid).	1Y return: 20.14% (upper mid).	1Y return: 3.71% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 19.64% (upper mid).	1Y return: 18.82% (upper mid).	1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 6.06% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 8.63% (lower mid).
Point 8	Alpha: -2.87 (bottom quartile).	Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).	Alpha: 5.47 (upper mid).	Alpha: 10.57 (top quartile).	Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).	Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).	Alpha: 9.99 (top quartile).	Alpha: -6.08 (bottom quartile).	Alpha: 1.58 (upper mid).	Alpha: 0.26 (upper mid).
Point 9	Sharpe: 1.09 (top quartile).	Sharpe: 1.58 (top quartile).	Sharpe: 0.00 (lower mid).	Sharpe: 0.32 (upper mid).	Sharpe: 0.01 (lower mid).	Sharpe: 0.23 (upper mid).	Sharpe: 0.30 (upper mid).	Sharpe: -0.31 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: -0.22 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: -0.11 (bottom quartile).
Point 10	Information ratio: -0.96 (bottom quartile).	Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).	Information ratio: 1.70 (top quartile).	Information ratio: -0.02 (lower mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).	Information ratio: 0.04 (upper mid).	Information ratio: -0.44 (bottom quartile).	Information ratio: 1.08 (top quartile).	Information ratio: -0.48 (bottom quartile).

Franklin India Feeder - Franklin U S Opportunities Fund - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹6,081 Cr).
Oldest track record among peers (13 yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: High.
5Y return: 11.14% (bottom quartile).
3Y return: 24.48% (top quartile).
1Y return: 20.76% (top quartile).
Alpha: -2.87 (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: 1.09 (top quartile).
Information ratio: -0.96 (bottom quartile).

Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹979 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: High.
5Y return: 9.83% (bottom quartile).
3Y return: 24.20% (top quartile).
1Y return: 44.14% (top quartile).
Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
Sharpe: 1.58 (top quartile).
Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

Franklin India Opportunities Fund - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹9,192 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 19.87% (top quartile).
3Y return: 23.42% (upper mid).
1Y return: 8.91% (lower mid).
Alpha: 5.47 (upper mid).
Sharpe: 0.00 (lower mid).
Information ratio: 1.70 (top quartile).

IDBI Small Cap Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹743 Cr).
Established history (9+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 19.59% (upper mid).
3Y return: 20.57% (upper mid).
1Y return: 20.14% (upper mid).
Alpha: 10.57 (top quartile).
Sharpe: 0.32 (upper mid).
Information ratio: -0.02 (lower mid).

Franklin Build India Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹3,256 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: High.
5Y return: 20.90% (top quartile).
3Y return: 19.93% (upper mid).
1Y return: 3.71% (bottom quartile).
Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
Sharpe: 0.01 (lower mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).

DSP Micro Cap Fund - Direct

Highest AUM (₹19,635 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 19.19% (upper mid).
3Y return: 19.51% (lower mid).
1Y return: 19.64% (upper mid).
Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: 0.23 (upper mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).

Sundaram SMILE Fund - Direct

Lower mid AUM (₹3,872 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 18.34% (upper mid).
3Y return: 19.47% (lower mid).
1Y return: 18.82% (upper mid).
Alpha: 9.99 (top quartile).
Sharpe: 0.30 (upper mid).
Information ratio: 0.04 (upper mid).

Franklin India Prima Fund - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹12,490 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 15.77% (lower mid).
3Y return: 18.91% (bottom quartile).
1Y return: 6.55% (bottom quartile).
Alpha: -6.08 (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: -0.31 (bottom quartile).
Information ratio: -0.44 (bottom quartile).

Edelweiss Economic Resurgence Fund - Direct

Lower mid AUM (₹3,484 Cr).
Established history (11+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: High.
5Y return: 14.55% (bottom quartile).
3Y return: 16.91% (bottom quartile).
1Y return: 6.06% (bottom quartile).
Alpha: 1.58 (upper mid).
Sharpe: -0.22 (bottom quartile).
Information ratio: 1.08 (top quartile).

Franklin India Smaller Companies Fund - Direct

Top quartile AUM (₹14,336 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 18.11% (lower mid).
3Y return: 15.92% (bottom quartile).
1Y return: 8.63% (lower mid).
Alpha: 0.26 (upper mid).
Sharpe: -0.11 (bottom quartile).
Information ratio: -0.48 (bottom quartile).

Best Direct Mutual Fund Plans- Debt Category

Fund	NAV	Net Assets (Cr)	3 MO (%)	6 MO (%)	1 YR (%)	3 YR (%)	5 YR (%)	2025 (%)
Franklin India Banking And PSU Debt Fund - Direct Growth	₹25.2339 ↑ 0.01	₹584	2.2	3.3	6.6	7.6	6.5	8.3
Edelweiss Bond Fund - Direct Growth	₹33.7355 ↑ 0.01	₹2,272	2.1	3.4	6.5	7.3	6.4	7.6
Franklin India Income Builder Account - Plan A - Direct Growth	₹116.077 ↑ 0.02	₹1,362	2.3	3.2	6.5	8.2	6.8	9.7
Edelweiss Liquid Fund - Direct Growth	₹3,657.21 ↑ 0.52	₹12,259	1.7	3.4	6.5	7	6.3	6.6
Franklin India Treasury Management Account - Regular Plan - Direct Growth	₹4,253.43 ↑ 0.59	₹2,915	1.8	3.4	6.5	7	6.3	6.7
UTI Liquid Cash Plan - Direct Growth	₹463.813 ↑ 0.07	₹27,632	1.7	3.4	6.5	7	6.3	6.6
Franklin India Savings Plus Fund Retail Option - Direct Growth	₹55.7982 ↑ 0.01	₹3,920	2	3.4	6.5	7.4	6.6	7.6
UTI Money Market Fund - Direct Growth	₹3,359.44 ↑ 0.42	₹17,557	2.1	3.4	6.5	7.4	6.7	7.6
Mahindra Liquid Fund - Direct Growth	₹1,842.57 ↑ 0.24	₹1,019	1.7	3.4	6.5	7	6.3	6.6
HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Short Term Plan - Direct Growth	₹54.8022 ↓ -0.03	₹16,452	2.5	3.2	6.4	7.8	6.9	8.1
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Aug 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased

Commentary	Franklin India Banking And PSU Debt Fund - Direct	Edelweiss Bond Fund - Direct	Franklin India Income Builder Account - Plan A - Direct	Edelweiss Liquid Fund - Direct	Franklin India Treasury Management Account - Regular Plan - Direct	UTI Liquid Cash Plan - Direct	Franklin India Savings Plus Fund Retail Option - Direct	UTI Money Market Fund - Direct	Mahindra Liquid Fund - Direct	HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Short Term Plan - Direct
Point 1	Bottom quartile AUM (₹584 Cr).	Lower mid AUM (₹2,272 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,362 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹12,259 Cr).	Lower mid AUM (₹2,915 Cr).	Highest AUM (₹27,632 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹3,920 Cr).	Top quartile AUM (₹17,557 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,019 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹16,452 Cr).
Point 2	Established history (12+ yrs).	Oldest track record among peers (13 yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (10+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).
Point 3	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.
Point 4	Risk profile: Moderate.	Risk profile: Moderate.	Risk profile: Moderate.	Risk profile: Low.	Risk profile: Low.	Risk profile: Low.	Risk profile: Moderately Low.	Risk profile: Low.	Risk profile: Low.	Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 5	1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).	1Y return: 6.51% (top quartile).	1Y return: 6.50% (upper mid).	1Y return: 6.50% (upper mid).	1Y return: 6.49% (upper mid).	1Y return: 6.48% (lower mid).	1Y return: 6.48% (lower mid).	1Y return: 6.48% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 6.46% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 6.37% (bottom quartile).
Point 6	1M return: 0.65% (upper mid).	1M return: 0.68% (top quartile).	1M return: 0.63% (upper mid).	1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).	1M return: 0.55% (lower mid).	1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).	1M return: 0.68% (upper mid).	1M return: 0.68% (top quartile).	1M return: 0.56% (lower mid).	1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
Point 7	Sharpe: 0.48 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: 0.97 (upper mid).	Sharpe: 0.44 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: 2.64 (upper mid).	Sharpe: 2.74 (top quartile).	Sharpe: 2.73 (top quartile).	Sharpe: 0.95 (lower mid).	Sharpe: 0.92 (lower mid).	Sharpe: 2.67 (upper mid).	Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).
Point 8	Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).	Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).	Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).	Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).	Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).	Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Point 9	Yield to maturity (debt): 7.50% (lower mid).	Yield to maturity (debt): 7.68% (upper mid).	Yield to maturity (debt): 7.91% (top quartile).	Yield to maturity (debt): 6.51% (bottom quartile).	Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).	Yield to maturity (debt): 6.62% (bottom quartile).	Yield to maturity (debt): 7.76% (top quartile).	Yield to maturity (debt): 7.58% (upper mid).	Yield to maturity (debt): 6.85% (lower mid).	Yield to maturity (debt): 7.64% (upper mid).
Point 10	Modified duration: 1.19 yrs (bottom quartile).	Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (lower mid).	Modified duration: 1.39 yrs (bottom quartile).	Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).	Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).	Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).	Modified duration: 0.41 yrs (upper mid).	Modified duration: 0.56 yrs (lower mid).	Modified duration: 0.13 yrs (upper mid).	Modified duration: 1.74 yrs (bottom quartile).

Franklin India Banking And PSU Debt Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹584 Cr).
Established history (12+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderate.
1Y return: 6.64% (top quartile).
1M return: 0.65% (upper mid).
Sharpe: 0.48 (bottom quartile).
Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
Yield to maturity (debt): 7.50% (lower mid).
Modified duration: 1.19 yrs (bottom quartile).

Edelweiss Bond Fund - Direct

Lower mid AUM (₹2,272 Cr).
Oldest track record among peers (13 yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderate.
1Y return: 6.51% (top quartile).
1M return: 0.68% (top quartile).
Sharpe: 0.97 (upper mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (top quartile).
Yield to maturity (debt): 7.68% (upper mid).
Modified duration: 0.58 yrs (lower mid).

Franklin India Income Builder Account - Plan A - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,362 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderate.
1Y return: 6.50% (upper mid).
1M return: 0.63% (upper mid).
Sharpe: 0.44 (bottom quartile).
Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Yield to maturity (debt): 7.91% (top quartile).
Modified duration: 1.39 yrs (bottom quartile).

Edelweiss Liquid Fund - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹12,259 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Low.
1Y return: 6.50% (upper mid).
1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: 2.64 (upper mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Yield to maturity (debt): 6.51% (bottom quartile).
Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).

Franklin India Treasury Management Account - Regular Plan - Direct

Lower mid AUM (₹2,915 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Low.
1Y return: 6.49% (upper mid).
1M return: 0.55% (lower mid).
Sharpe: 2.74 (top quartile).
Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
Yield to maturity (debt): 6.81% (bottom quartile).
Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (upper mid).

UTI Liquid Cash Plan - Direct

Highest AUM (₹27,632 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Low.
1Y return: 6.48% (lower mid).
1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: 2.73 (top quartile).
Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
Yield to maturity (debt): 6.62% (bottom quartile).
Modified duration: 0.10 yrs (top quartile).

Franklin India Savings Plus Fund Retail Option - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹3,920 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately Low.
1Y return: 6.48% (lower mid).
1M return: 0.68% (upper mid).
Sharpe: 0.95 (lower mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (lower mid).
Yield to maturity (debt): 7.76% (top quartile).
Modified duration: 0.41 yrs (upper mid).

UTI Money Market Fund - Direct

Top quartile AUM (₹17,557 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Low.
1Y return: 6.48% (bottom quartile).
1M return: 0.68% (top quartile).
Sharpe: 0.92 (lower mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Yield to maturity (debt): 7.58% (upper mid).
Modified duration: 0.56 yrs (lower mid).

Mahindra Liquid Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,019 Cr).
Established history (10+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Low.
1Y return: 6.46% (bottom quartile).
1M return: 0.56% (lower mid).
Sharpe: 2.67 (upper mid).
Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Yield to maturity (debt): 6.85% (lower mid).
Modified duration: 0.13 yrs (upper mid).

HDFC Floating Rate Income Fund - Short Term Plan - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹16,452 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately Low.
1Y return: 6.37% (bottom quartile).
1M return: 0.54% (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile).
Information ratio: 0.00 (bottom quartile).
Yield to maturity (debt): 7.64% (upper mid).
Modified duration: 1.74 yrs (bottom quartile).

Best Direct Mutual Fund Plans- Hybrid Category

Fund	NAV	Net Assets (Cr)	3 MO (%)	6 MO (%)	1 YR (%)	3 YR (%)	5 YR (%)	2025 (%)
UTI Wealth Builder Fund - Direct Growth	₹89.4386 ↓ -0.48	₹6,890	2.9	0.2	8.6	17.4	14.3	12.4
Edelweiss Prudent Advantage Fund - Direct Growth	₹76.89 ↓ -0.16	₹3,784	4.9	2	5.2	15.1	14.6	7.6
JM Balanced Fund - Direct Growth	₹141.153 ↓ -0.48	₹692	7.1	3	3.9	14.9	14.7	-1.6
Axis Dynamic Equity Fund - Direct Growth	₹24.43 ↓ -0.05	₹3,814	4.2	0.6	5.1	13.4	10.6	8.2
BNP Paribas Balanced Fund - Direct Growth	₹33.0271 ↓ -0.10	₹1,246	4	1.1	4.2	12.8	11.6	5.3
UTI Balanced Fund - Direct Growth	₹445.049 ↓ -1.49	₹6,648	4.1	-1.1	3.2	12.6	12.3	7.1
Edelweiss Equity Savings Advantage Fund - Direct Growth	₹30.5073 ↑ 0.00	₹1,444	4.2	4.6	8.9	11.8	10	9
Franklin India Balanced Fund - Direct Growth	₹312.548 ↓ -0.73	₹2,340	4.9	-0.9	1.1	11.8	10.7	4.7
UTI SPREAD Fund - Direct Growth	₹40.0378 ↑ 0.03	₹11,324	1.6	3.1	6.5	7.4	6.6	7.1
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 18 Aug 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 9 Funds showcased

Commentary	UTI Wealth Builder Fund - Direct	Edelweiss Prudent Advantage Fund - Direct	JM Balanced Fund - Direct	Axis Dynamic Equity Fund - Direct	BNP Paribas Balanced Fund - Direct	UTI Balanced Fund - Direct	Edelweiss Equity Savings Advantage Fund - Direct	Franklin India Balanced Fund - Direct	UTI SPREAD Fund - Direct
Point 1	Top quartile AUM (₹6,890 Cr).	Lower mid AUM (₹3,784 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹692 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹3,814 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,246 Cr).	Upper mid AUM (₹6,648 Cr).	Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,444 Cr).	Lower mid AUM (₹2,340 Cr).	Highest AUM (₹11,324 Cr).
Point 2	Oldest track record among peers (13 yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (9+ yrs).	Established history (9+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (11+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).	Established history (13+ yrs).
Point 3	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.	Not Rated.
Point 4	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately High.	Risk profile: Moderately Low.
Point 5	5Y return: 14.28% (upper mid).	5Y return: 14.60% (top quartile).	5Y return: 14.67% (top quartile).	5Y return: 10.59% (bottom quartile).	5Y return: 11.63% (lower mid).	5Y return: 12.27% (upper mid).	5Y return: 10.02% (bottom quartile).	5Y return: 10.67% (lower mid).	5Y return: 6.63% (bottom quartile).
Point 6	3Y return: 17.35% (top quartile).	3Y return: 15.07% (top quartile).	3Y return: 14.87% (upper mid).	3Y return: 13.36% (upper mid).	3Y return: 12.83% (lower mid).	3Y return: 12.57% (lower mid).	3Y return: 11.85% (bottom quartile).	3Y return: 11.76% (bottom quartile).	3Y return: 7.40% (bottom quartile).
Point 7	1Y return: 8.61% (top quartile).	1Y return: 5.18% (upper mid).	1Y return: 3.86% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 5.12% (lower mid).	1Y return: 4.22% (lower mid).	1Y return: 3.21% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 8.90% (top quartile).	1Y return: 1.15% (bottom quartile).	1Y return: 6.52% (upper mid).
Point 8	1M return: 1.84% (top quartile).	1M return: 1.77% (upper mid).	1M return: 3.11% (top quartile).	1M return: 0.58% (bottom quartile).	1M return: 1.38% (lower mid).	1M return: 0.71% (lower mid).	1M return: 1.42% (upper mid).	1M return: 0.67% (bottom quartile).	1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
Point 9	Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).	Alpha: 1.13 (top quartile).	Alpha: -3.70 (bottom quartile).	Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).	Alpha: 0.53 (top quartile).	Alpha: -0.72 (bottom quartile).	Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).	Alpha: -2.07 (bottom quartile).	Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
Point 10	Sharpe: -0.02 (upper mid).	Sharpe: -0.31 (upper mid).	Sharpe: -0.65 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: -0.31 (lower mid).	Sharpe: -0.35 (lower mid).	Sharpe: -0.45 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: 0.40 (top quartile).	Sharpe: -0.57 (bottom quartile).	Sharpe: 1.09 (top quartile).

UTI Wealth Builder Fund - Direct

Top quartile AUM (₹6,890 Cr).
Oldest track record among peers (13 yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 14.28% (upper mid).
3Y return: 17.35% (top quartile).
1Y return: 8.61% (top quartile).
1M return: 1.84% (top quartile).
Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
Sharpe: -0.02 (upper mid).

Edelweiss Prudent Advantage Fund - Direct

Lower mid AUM (₹3,784 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 14.60% (top quartile).
3Y return: 15.07% (top quartile).
1Y return: 5.18% (upper mid).
1M return: 1.77% (upper mid).
Alpha: 1.13 (top quartile).
Sharpe: -0.31 (upper mid).

JM Balanced Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹692 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 14.67% (top quartile).
3Y return: 14.87% (upper mid).
1Y return: 3.86% (bottom quartile).
1M return: 3.11% (top quartile).
Alpha: -3.70 (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: -0.65 (bottom quartile).

Axis Dynamic Equity Fund - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹3,814 Cr).
Established history (9+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 10.59% (bottom quartile).
3Y return: 13.36% (upper mid).
1Y return: 5.12% (lower mid).
1M return: 0.58% (bottom quartile).
Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
Sharpe: -0.31 (lower mid).

BNP Paribas Balanced Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,246 Cr).
Established history (9+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 11.63% (lower mid).
3Y return: 12.83% (lower mid).
1Y return: 4.22% (lower mid).
1M return: 1.38% (lower mid).
Alpha: 0.53 (top quartile).
Sharpe: -0.35 (lower mid).

UTI Balanced Fund - Direct

Upper mid AUM (₹6,648 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 12.27% (upper mid).
3Y return: 12.57% (lower mid).
1Y return: 3.21% (bottom quartile).
1M return: 0.71% (lower mid).
Alpha: -0.72 (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: -0.45 (bottom quartile).

Edelweiss Equity Savings Advantage Fund - Direct

Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,444 Cr).
Established history (11+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 10.02% (bottom quartile).
3Y return: 11.85% (bottom quartile).
1Y return: 8.90% (top quartile).
1M return: 1.42% (upper mid).
Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
Sharpe: 0.40 (top quartile).

Franklin India Balanced Fund - Direct

Lower mid AUM (₹2,340 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately High.
5Y return: 10.67% (lower mid).
3Y return: 11.76% (bottom quartile).
1Y return: 1.15% (bottom quartile).
1M return: 0.67% (bottom quartile).
Alpha: -2.07 (bottom quartile).
Sharpe: -0.57 (bottom quartile).

UTI SPREAD Fund - Direct

Highest AUM (₹11,324 Cr).
Established history (13+ yrs).
Not Rated.
Risk profile: Moderately Low.
5Y return: 6.63% (bottom quartile).
3Y return: 7.40% (bottom quartile).
1Y return: 6.52% (upper mid).
1M return: 0.46% (bottom quartile).
Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid).
Sharpe: 1.09 (top quartile).

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