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HDFC Flexi Cap vs Parag Parikh Flexi Cap

Data updated · direct-growth plans · not investment advice

HDFC Flexi Cap currently edges it with a Smart Score of 84/100 vs 77/100. HDFC Flexi Cap has the stronger risk-adjusted profile (Sortino 0.96 vs 0.89), 3-year returns of 14.2% vs 12.4%, and an expense ratio of 0.77% vs 0.69%. Scores are relative to all Flexi Cap peers and refresh with every data update.

Portfolio overlap

lower = better diversification
HDFC Flexi Cap × Parag Parikh Flexi Cap28.4%

Overlap = combined weight of stocks both funds hold (sum of the smaller weight per shared stock), from each fund's latest disclosed top-25 holdings.

Returns
1Y return
-5.5%
-5.1%BEST
3Y return
14.2%BEST
12.4%
5Y return
14.3%BEST
10.6%
3Y vs index· vs own category index
+5.2%BEST
+3.4%
Risk
Sharpe· ↑ better
0.69BEST
0.67
Sortino· ↑ better
0.96BEST
0.89
Std deviation· ↓ better
13.56
10.10BEST
Alpha· ↑ better
4.76BEST
3.60
Beta· ≈1 market-like
0.82
0.58
Cost & facts
Expense· ↓ better
0.77%
0.69%BEST
P/E· ↓ cheaper
23.6
15.8BEST
AUM
₹1.09L Cr
₹1.45L CrBEST
VR rating
★★★★★
★★★★★BEST
Morningstar
★★★★★
★★★★★BEST
Start date
01 Jan 2013
24 May 2013

Quick answers

Is HDFC Flexi Cap better than Parag Parikh Flexi Cap?

HDFC Flexi Cap currently edges it with a Smart Score of 84/100 vs 77/100. HDFC Flexi Cap has the stronger risk-adjusted profile (Sortino 0.96 vs 0.89), 3-year returns of 14.2% vs 12.4%, and an expense ratio of 0.77% vs 0.69%. Scores are relative to all Flexi Cap peers and refresh with every data update.

Which is cheaper — HDFC Flexi Cap or Parag Parikh Flexi Cap?

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap has the lower expense ratio: 0.69% vs 0.77% (direct plans). Lower fees compound in your favour over long holding periods.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

On the Sortino ratio (return per unit of downside risk), HDFC Flexi Cap leads with 0.96 vs 0.89. Sharpe ratios: HDFC Flexi Cap 0.69, Parag Parikh Flexi Cap 0.67.