Fund Performance & Ratings
Learn to measure, compare and evaluate mutual fund performance using returns data, benchmark analysis, star ratings and risk-adjusted metrics.
- Why Two SIP Investors in the Same Fund Report Different Returns Two SIP investors in the same fund report different returns mainly due to varying investment start dates and the resulting impact …
- Why SIP Returns and Lumpsum Returns in the Same Fund Always Differ The returns from a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and a lumpsum investment in the same fund differ because of timing. A lumpsum …
- What Happens to Your Mutual Fund Returns If You Miss a SIP Installment? Missing one SIP installment costs you a few units, not your long-term returns. Top up the missed amount within the month, fix the …
- How to Read the Returns Table in a Mutual Fund Monthly Factsheet Reading a mutual fund returns table involves more than just looking at the 1-year performance. To properly check mutual fund perfo…
- Why Returns Calculated From NFO Date Can Mislead You About a Fund's True Performance Returns calculated from a fund's New Fund Offer (NFO) date can be misleading because they are heavily influenced by market timing …
- How Your Redemption Timing Affects Your Final Mutual Fund Return Your redemption day decides your final mutual fund return as much as the fund itself. Master SEBI's 3 PM cut-off, exit load window…
- What Is the NAV-Based Return Calculation Method in Mutual Funds? The NAV-based return calculation method is the standard way to measure a mutual fund's growth by comparing its Net Asset Value (NA…
- Returns Reported by a Fund vs Returns Earned by the Investor — Why They Differ A fund's reported return, like a 15% CAGR, assumes a single investment at the start of the period. Your actual return differs beca…
- What Is the Difference Between Total Return and Capital Gain Return in Mutual Funds? Total Return in mutual funds includes all income generated by the fund, such as capital gains and dividends, giving a complete pic…
- Returns Analysis Checklist for Long-Term Equity Fund Investors Learn how to check mutual fund performance in India with a 10-step checklist built for long-term equity investors. Cover rolling r…
- How to Compare a Multicap Fund Fairly When Its Benchmark Changed Mid-Period Compare a multicap fund across a benchmark change by using rolling returns, excess return over the right benchmark for each window…
- What Is the CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index and When Is It Used? The CRISIL Composite Bond Fund Index is a benchmark used to measure the performance of Indian debt mutual funds with diversified p…
- Why a Fund That "Beats Benchmark" in a Bad Year May Still Be Underperforming A mutual fund that beats its benchmark in a bad year may seem like a strong performer, but this can be misleading. The fund might …
- How SEBI Defines an Additional Benchmark for Equity Mutual Funds SEBI defines an additional benchmark for equity mutual funds to provide a clearer performance comparison. This means funds must be…
- Why Your Benchmark Choice Matters Very Differently at 30 vs at 60 The right benchmark at thirty is rarely the right benchmark at sixty, because the goals, risk capacity, and asset mix differ sharp…
- How the Top-Rated Fund in One Agency Can Be Average in Another A top-rated fund in one agency can be average in another because each agency uses a unique, secret formula to weigh factors like r…
- How to Subscribe to and Access CRISIL Mutual Fund Research in India To access CRISIL mutual fund research in India, register a free account at crisil.com, open the Quantix platform, and download the…
- How to Evaluate a Fund in a New SEBI Category Where No Rated Peers Exist When evaluating a fund in a new SEBI category, you must look beyond ratings. Analyze the fund's mandate, the fund manager's past p…
- How the 2013 Taper Tantrum Hit Indian Debt Funds — And What It Revealed The 2013 Taper Tantrum hit Indian debt funds by causing a sudden exit of foreign capital, which led to a sharp rise in bond yields…
- How NRI Investors Should Read Market Cycle Performance for Indian Mutual Funds As an NRI investor, checking mutual fund performance in India requires looking beyond simple annual returns. You must analyze how …
- What Is "Market Cap Allocation" in a Mutual Fund Factsheet? Market Cap Allocation in a mutual fund factsheet shows you the percentage of the fund's money invested in large, mid, and small-si…
- What Does the "Modified Duration" Line in a Debt Fund Factsheet Mean? Modified duration tells you how much a debt fund's NAV will move for a 1 percent change in interest rates. Anyone learning how to …
- What Does "Cash and Cash Equivalents" in a Mutual Fund Factsheet Mean? Cash and cash equivalents in a mutual fund factsheet represent the fund's most liquid assets, essentially money that can be quickl…
- Why Mutual Fund Factsheets Lag by One Month — And What to Do About It Mutual fund factsheets lag by one month because of the time needed to collect, verify, and calculate a huge amount of portfolio da…
- How to Use Factsheets to Identify Window Dressing in Mutual Funds Mutual fund factsheets reveal window dressing when you compare top holdings, sector allocations, and turnover ratios across consec…
- How to Check If a Fund's Portfolio Has Changed Significantly Since You Invested To check if a fund's portfolio has changed, you need to compare its current fund factsheet with an older one from when you investe…
- What Does the Sharpe Ratio Value in a Factsheet Mean for a Conservative Investor? The Sharpe Ratio measures a fund's return compared to its risk. For a conservative investor, a higher Sharpe Ratio (ideally above …
- How to Create a Personal Fund Report Card Using Factsheet Data To check mutual fund performance in India, gather factsheets, identify key data like returns and benchmark comparison, and create …
- What Performance Disclosures Does SEBI Mandate Mutual Funds to Show Investors? SEBI mandates that mutual funds disclose absolute and CAGR returns over standard periods, benchmark comparison, riskometer labels,…
- What Is the Macroeconomic Commentary Section in a Fund's Annual Report? The macroeconomic commentary in a fund's annual report is the section where the fund management team explains how broad economic t…