New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- Flexi-cap funds give investors the flexibility to invest across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks, but their performance can vary sharply across different market cycles. In 2026, some funds have stayed in positive territory while several established schemes have seen significant declines.

Bank of India Flexi Cap Fund is leading the category across all three periods in our comparison. It has delivered 8.39% so far in 2026, while its three-year and five-year annualised returns stand at 18.68% and 15.98%, respectively.

The rankings, however, change beyond the top spot. ITI Flexi Cap and 360 ONE Flexicap feature among the three-year leaders, while HDFC Flexi Cap and JM Flexicap rank among the strongest over five years....