India, June 29 -- HT Syndication

New Delhi [India], June 29: Market uncertainty can make investors pause. When valuations move, news flow changes quickly and parts of the market behave differently, it is natural to wonder whether one should stay invested, shift allocations or wait.

This is where diversified equity mutual fund categories enter the discussion. A flexi cap fund is one such category because it is not restricted to only large cap, mid cap or small cap companies. However, suitability during uncertain markets depends on risk appetite, time horizon and expectations.

How the category works

As per regulatory classification, this category refers to an open-ended dynamic equity scheme that invests across large cap, mid cap and sm...