1. Parag Parik Fund Flexi Fund
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The Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund is an open-ended dynamic equity scheme managed by PPFAS Mutual Fund. Its core investment objective is to generate long-term capital growth through an actively managed portfolio of equity and equity-related securities.
What makes this fund historically distinct is its "go-anywhere" approach. As a flexi-cap fund, the management team has complete freedom to invest across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks. Additionally, it allocates a portion of its capital to foreign equities (like US tech giants), acting as a built-in geographical hedge for Indian investors.
2. Core Statistics & Current Data (As of Feb 2026)
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Element |
Detail |
|---|---|
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Inception Date |
May 24, 2013 |
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AUM (Assets Under Management) |
₹1,33,969.81 Crores (One of India's largest active equity funds) |
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NAV (Direct Plan) |
₹94.14 |
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NAV (Regular Plan) |
₹86.07 |
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Expense Ratio (Direct) |
0.63% |
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Expense Ratio (Regular) |
1.28% |
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Benchmark |
NIFTY 500 TRI |
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Minimum Investment |
₹1,000 (Lumpsum & SIP) |
Note on Exit Load: The fund strictly discourages short-term churning. For units exceeding 10% of the investment, an exit load of 2% applies if redeemed within 365 days, and 1% if redeemed between 365 and 730 days.
3. Recent Updates (January/February 2026)
As a massive fund, its buying and selling activities significantly impact the market. Here is what the fund managers have recently adjusted in the portfolio:
- Aggressive Accumulation: The fund heavily increased its stake in ITC (adding ~6.12 crore shares), Kotak Mahindra Bank, and TCS.
- Trimming Positions: They reduced their exposure to Coal India and MCX.
- Complete Exits: The fund completely exited its position in Bharti Airtel (offloading 2.11 crore shares).
- New Entries: Added relatively smaller positions in CIE Automotive India and CMS Info System.
4. Portfolio Breakdown & Holdings
The fund leans heavily conservative compared to its flexi-cap peers, prioritizing massive moats, high cash flows, and sensible valuations.
Asset Allocation Snapshot:
- Domestic Equity: ~62% - 65%
- Foreign Equity: ~14% - 15% (Limits apply due to RBI foreign investment caps)
- Debt / Cash Equivalents / CDs: ~15% - 20% (Maintained for liquidity and market corrections)
Top 10 Stock Holdings:
- HDFC Bank Ltd. (~8.5% - 9.2%)
- Power Grid Corporation of India (~6.0%)
- ICICI Bank (~4.9%)
- Coal India (~4.8%)
- Bajaj Holdings & Investment (~4.5%)
- ITC Ltd. (~4.5% - 5.0%)
- Kotak Mahindra Bank (~4.0% - 5.1%)
- Alphabet Inc. Class A (Google) (~3.9%)
- Mahindra & Mahindra (~3.6%)
- Maruti Suzuki (~3.4%)
(Other notable foreign holdings include Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta Platforms).
5. Performance, History, and the "Math"
The fund has built its reputation on downside protection—falling less than the market during crashes—while compounding steadily during bull runs.
Historical Trailing Returns (Direct Plan):
- 1-Year CAGR: ~7.18% to 7.9%
- 3-Year CAGR: ~20.24% to 21.3%
- 5-Year CAGR: ~17.75% to 18.8%
- Since Inception (12+ Years): ~18.4% to 19.3%
The Risk Mathematics (Modern Portfolio Theory)
To evaluate the true quality of these returns, we have to look at the risk-adjusted mathematical elements. PPFCF historically ranks in the top quartile for risk management.
- Beta (0.59 - 0.61): Beta measures volatility against the market (where the market = 1). A beta of 0.60 means the fund is roughly 40% less volatile than the NIFTY 500. It is a highly stable ride.
- Standard Deviation (~8.1% - 8.3%): This measures the dispersion of returns. A lower standard deviation compared to the category average (~12%) confirms the fund's conservative, low-volatility nature.
- Alpha (~5.75% - 8.07%): Alpha measures the excess return generated by the fund managers over the benchmark, given the risk taken. A positive alpha of ~6% is exceptional for a fund of this massive size.
- Sharpe Ratio (~1.60): This metric defines how much excess return you are receiving for the extra volatility endured. The formula is:
6. Fund Management & "Skin in the Game"
The fund is managed by a veteran team: Rajeev Thakkar (CIO & Lead Equity Manager), Raunak Onkar (Dedicated Fund Manager for Overseas Securities), Raj Mehta (Debt Manager), along with Rukun Tarachandani, Tejas Soman, and Mansi Kariya.
A defining characteristic of PPFAS is their emphasis on "Skin in the Game." As of early 2026, the AMC's sponsors, trustees, and employees hold over ₹600 Crores of their personal wealth invested in this exact fund, ensuring their interests are directly aligned with retail unit holders.