5 low cost mutual fund schemes with highest 3-year returns. Check details (2024)

Low-cost funds are those which generate better returns and have a low expense ratio vis-a-vis their category. Cost in a mutual fund is the total expense ratio which an investor has to bear for investing in various mutual fund schemes. Investors willing to put money in mutual funds should consider these two essential criteria - low expense ratio and high returns.

According to Amfi (Association of Mutual Funds in India) data published in February, there are currently 435 active equity mutual fund schemes across 11 categories. An analysis of Ace Equities' growth funds’ data shows that 213 schemes have completed three years or more while 58 schemes have not yet completed three years. ETMarkets brings five funds with the highest returns in the last three years along with their expense ratios.

The components of the expense ratio include the fund manager's fee, marketing and distribution expenses, legal & audit costs along with other operating costs. An expense ratio also depends upon the type of equity mutual fund scheme i.e. direct or growth plans. The former has a lower expense ratio and may vary from fund to fund and depend upon the activity in a particular fund. A more aggressively-managed fund could have a higher expense ratio.

5 low-cost large & midcap mutual funds with highest 3-year returns.

Here are 5 mutual fund schemes with highest 3-year returns along with their expense ratios:

Quant Small Cap Fund(G) tops the chart with over 39% returns followed by Quant Mid Cap Fund(G), Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G), Quant Flexi Cap Fund(G) and Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund-Reg(G) in the same pecking order.

There are 18 schemes across categories which have delivered more than 25% CAGR in the last three years and have expense ratios lower than 2. Quant Large & Mid Cap Fund(G) (27.55%) has delivered over 25% returns but its expense ratio is slightly above 2. The rest have lower than 25% returns with an expense ratio higher than 2 in many cases.

Taurus Flexi Cap Fund-Reg(G) has the highest expense ratio of 2.64 and its returns in the said period stand at 16.68%.

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5 low cost mutual fund schemes with highest 3-year returns. Check details (2024)

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5 low cost mutual fund schemes with highest 3-year returns. Check details? ›

Here are 5 mutual fund schemes with highest 3-year returns along with their expense ratios: Quant Small Cap Fund(G) tops the chart with over 39% returns followed by Quant Mid Cap Fund(G), Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G), Quant Flexi Cap Fund(G) and Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund-Reg(G) in the same pecking order.

What are the top 5 mutual funds in last 3 years? ›

The top performing mutual funds over the last three years include Nippon India Small Cap Fund, Quant Small Cap Fund, HSBC Small Cap Fund, Tata Small Cap Fund, and ICICI Pru BHARAT 22 FOF.

Which mutual fund scheme has highest return? ›

  • ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct Growth. ...
  • Motilal Oswal Midcap Direct Growth. ...
  • Quant Small Cap Fund Growth Option Direct Plan. ...
  • Quant Mid Cap Fund Growth Option Direct Plan. ...
  • Nippon India Small Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Plan. ...
  • Nippon India Multi Cap Fund - Direct Plan - Growth.

What mutual funds have the highest returns? ›

Best-performing U.S. equity mutual funds
TickerName5-year return (%)
VQNPXVanguard Growth & Income Inv13.65%
USSPXVictory 500 Index Member13.60%
MAEIXMoA Equity Index Fund13.40%
BSPSXiShares S&P 500 Index Service13.33%
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May 1, 2024

Which ETFs grew the most in the last 3 years? ›

100 Highest 3 Year ETF Returns
SymbolName3-Year Return
FTECFidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF14.79%
EPIWisdomTree India Earnings Fund14.64%
VGTVanguard Information Technology ETF14.50%
STLGiShares Factors US Growth Style ETF14.38%
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What is the safest investment with the highest return? ›

These seven low-risk but potentially high-return investment options can get the job done:
  • Money market funds.
  • Dividend stocks.
  • Bank certificates of deposit.
  • Annuities.
  • Bond funds.
  • High-yield savings accounts.
  • 60/40 mix of stocks and bonds.
May 13, 2024

What if I invest $1,000 a month in mutual funds for 20 years? ›

If you invest Rs 1000 for 20 years , if we assume 12 % return , you would get Approx Rs 9.2 lakhs. Invested amount Rs 2.4 Lakh.

Which is the best fund to invest for 3 years? ›

Synopsis
Equity Mutual Funds3-year returns(%)Expense ratio
Quant Mid Cap Fund(G)34.241.83
Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G)31.351.52
Quant Flexi Cap Fund(G)31.721.87
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund-Reg(G)31.351.75
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Mar 20, 2024

Which mutual funds give 30% return? ›

4 equity mutual funds offered over 30% returns in 3 & 5 years
  • IANS. 1/6. ​Top Gainers. ...
  • iStock. 2/6. ​Nippon India Small Cap Fund. ...
  • iStock. 3/6. ​Quant Flexi Cap Fund. ...
  • Getty Images. 4/6. ​Quant Mid Cap Fund. ...
  • iStock. 5/6. ​Quant Small Cap Fund. ...
  • Agencies. 6/6. ​Interested to invest?
May 3, 2024

Which mutual fund pays highest? ›

Frequently Asked Questions
Fund NameFund Category5 Year Return (Annualized)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield FundEquity22.4 % p.a.
SBI Dividend Yield FundEquityNA
Templeton India Equity Income FundEquity24.29 % p.a.
Sundaram Dividend Yield FundEquity20.2 % p.a.
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What is the safest mutual fund? ›

BlackRock Exchange Portfolio (STSEX)

Easily one of the top-rated examples of the safest mutual funds, the BlackRock Exchange Portfolio (MUTF:STSEX) seeks long-term growth of capital and consequent long-term growth of income, per its prospectus.

What's the best mutual fund to buy right now? ›

5 Best Mutual Funds to Buy Now
Mutual FundAssets Under ManagementExpense Ratio
Vanguard Wellington Fund (ticker: VWELX)$111.7 billion0.26%
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX)$1.6 trillion0.04%
Fidelity 500 Index (FXAIX)$512.4 billion0.015%
Fidelity ZERO International Index (FZILX)$4 billion0%
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Which company gives best return in mutual fund? ›

List of High Risk & High Returns in India sorted by ET Money Ranking
  • ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund. ...
  • SBI Small Cap Fund. ...
  • Axis Midcap Fund. EQUITY Mid Cap. ...
  • HSBC Midcap Fund. EQUITY Mid Cap. ...
  • DSP Small Cap Fund. EQUITY Small Cap. ...
  • UTI Mid Cap Fund. EQUITY Mid Cap. ...
  • DSP Midcap Fund. EQUITY Mid Cap. ...
  • Tata Midcap Growth Fund. EQUITY Mid Cap.

Which are the top performing mutual funds last 3 years? ›

Highest Return Mutual Funds in Last 5 Years
Fund Name3 Years Return5 Years Return
DSP India T I G E R Fund (G)38.1%26.5%
Bank of India Manufacturing & Infra fund (G)30.0%26.4%
SBI Contra Fund (G)28.5%26.3%
Nippon India Growth Fund (G)29.6%26.1%
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What are the top 5 ETFs to buy? ›

7 Best ETFs to Buy Now
ETFExpense RatioYear-to-date Performance
Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX)0.65%26.2%
YieldMax NVDA Option Income Strategy ETF (NVDY)1.01%12.9%
iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX)0.35%14.9%
Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF (PFIX)0.50%22.9%
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May 7, 2024

Does Qqq outperform the S&P 500? ›

A history of outperformance. Invesco QQQ — the ETF that tracks the Nasdaq-100 index — has beaten the S&P 500 nine out of the last 10 years. Source: Morningstar Inc. Data begins 10 years prior to the ending date.

What is the best mutual fund right now? ›

5 Best Mutual Funds to Buy Now
Mutual FundAssets Under ManagementExpense Ratio
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX)$1.6 trillion0.04%
Fidelity 500 Index (FXAIX)$512.4 billion0.015%
Fidelity ZERO International Index (FZILX)$4 billion0%
American Funds Bond Fund of America (ABNDX)$82.6 billion0.62%
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Which of the Midcap mutual fund has generated highest returns in last 3 years? ›

Equity Hybrid Debt Solution Oriented Others Filter
Scheme NamePlan3Y
Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthDirect Plan37.27%
Tata Mid Cap Growth Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthDirect Plan27.22%
Franklin India Prima Fund - Direct - GrowthDirect Plan22.95%
Sundaram Mid Cap Fund - Direct Plan - GrowthDirect Plan27.27%
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What are the top 10 highest return mutual funds in last 10 years? ›

Highest Return Mutual Funds in Last 10 Years
Fund Name5 Years Return10 Years Return
HSBC Value fund (G)22.1%19.5%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Digital India Fund (G)24.2%19.3%
ICICI Prudential Technology Fund (G)24.5%19.2%
Kotak Infrastructure & Economic Reform Fund Standard Plan (G)25.3%19.1%
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Which type of mutual fund is best to invest now? ›

Here's the list of top 10 best mutual funds to invest in 2024:
  • ICICI Pru Bluechip Fund.
  • HDFC Flexi Cap Fund.
  • Nippon India Small Cap Fund.
  • HDFC Balanced Advantage Fund.
  • ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund.
  • ICICI Prudential Corporate Bond Fund.
  • ICICI Prudential Short Term Fund.
  • LIC MF Gold ETF FoF.
May 2, 2024

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