Kotak Flexicap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: NIFTY 500 TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹91.60 (01/10/2026)
AUM: ₹56392 Cr · Expense Ratio: 0.66% · Riskometer: Very High
The fund's Sharpe ratio of 0.36 outperforms the Category Sharpe of 0.3222467, while its Sortino of 0.46 is superior to the broader category. However, it underperforms in Alpha (1.32 vs 1.8260403) and experiences higher volatility with a Std Dev of 15.35 versus the Category average of 12.235522.
The fund achieves a Sharpe ratio of 0.36, which is higher than the Category Sharpe of 0.3222467. Additionally, the Sortino ratio of 0.46 indicates better risk-adjusted returns relative to downside volatility compared to its category peers.
The fund exhibits a Std Dev of 15.35, which is higher than the Category Std Dev of 12.235522, indicating more volatility. Furthermore, the Alpha of 1.32 is lower than the Category Alpha of 1.8260403, suggesting it has underperformed its peers in excess returns on a risk-adjusted basis.
The fund has a Beta of 0.95, which is higher than the Category Beta of 0.74035007, indicating greater sensitivity to market movements than its peers. This profile suits aggressive investors who can tolerate a Std Dev of 15.35 to chase potential returns despite the higher volatility compared to the category average.
The fund provides better risk-adjusted returns than its peers as evidenced by the Sharpe and Sortino figures, but it carries significantly more volatility. It is a solid performer that offers higher consistency in reward per unit of risk despite being more volatile than the category average.
Kotak Flexicap Fund carries an overall rating of 3.0/5 (Selective Buy), showing moderate standing within the Flexi Cap category. Its alpha of 1.32 underperformss the category average of 1.83, suggesting room for improvement in active management. The Sharpe ratio of 0.36 sits above the category mean of 0.32, while volatility (std dev 15.35%) is higher than peers (12.24%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 9.51% and expense ratio of 0.66%, investors should weigh cost-adjusted returns carefully.
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | -4.37% |
| 3Y | 10.11% |
| 5Y | 9.51% |
| 10Y | 12.65% |
| Since Launch | 14.95% |
- ✅ Low expense ratio 0.66% — cost-efficient
- ⚠️ Alpha 1.32 below category avg 1.83
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 15.35% vs peers 12.24%
- ⚠️ Negative 1Y return (-4.37%) — recent underperformance