PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund

PGIM India Flexi Cap Fund Direct-Growth is a scheme of PGIM India Mutual Fund’s Equity mutual fund. It was launched on February 11, 2015, and is handled by Aniruddha Naha, Bhupesh Kalyani, A. Ananda Padmanabhan, and Rahul Jagwani.
The PGIM Flexi Cap Fund is a flexible equity fund that invests in a mix of large, mid and small-cap stocks. The fund has a domestic equity allocation of 91.49%, with 40.82% invested in large-cap companies, 14.24% in mid-cap stocks, and 12.39% in small-cap stocks. The fund has 0.15% in Debt, of which 0.15% is invested in Government securities.
The investment objective of the scheme is to create income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in an actively managed, diversified portfolio of equities and equity-related securities, including derivatives.

Pros & Cons

How to invest in PGIM Flexi Cap Fund?

5paisa simplifies the process of investing in the SBI Corporate Bond Fund. with documentation no longer required. Simply follow the instructions outlined below:

● Visit 5paisa’s official website
● Click on ‘Open Demat Account.’ Enter your mobile number, PAN, Aadhar, and email address. After this, take a selfie and sign the E Sign form.
Hit ‘Submit.’
● Wait for the account information to come to your registered email address. Check the details carefully and note it somewhere.
● Revisit 5paisa’s official website and click on ‘Login.’
● After logging in, look for ‘PGIM India Mutual Fund.’ Select the equity, debt, hybrid, or Fund of Funds scheme you want to invest in. Ensure to check the scheme returns, exit load, and minimum investment amount on the platform.
● Select ‘Start SIP’ or ‘One-Time.’ ‘One-Time’ investment is best suited for lump sum investment. Lump sum investment generally refers to any investment above INR 5,000. SIP refers to Systematic Investment ● Plan. SIP usually starts from INR 500 every month.
● Enter the investment details and transfer the money from your preferred investment mode (net banking, debit/ credit card, UPI, etc.) After investing, verify the investment status in the order book.
● It is wise to know that PGIM India Mutual Fund usually credits the mutual fund units within three (3) business days from the date of investment. So, you can redeem or switch units only after 3 days.

What is the expense ratio of the PGIM Flexi Cap Fund?

The expense ratio is the annual cost charged by the mutual fund company to handle your money for the term of the agreement. Calculated as a proportion of the fund’s AUM, the Expense Ratio decreases the performance of each unit. If you want to keep a larger amount of your returns, choose a fund with a low-cost ratio.

Who should invest in the PGIM Flexi Cap Fund?

● Those wishing to put their money down for at least 3 to 4 years and hoping for a healthy return on their investment can look forward to investing in PGIM Flexi Cap Fund. In the same breath, these investors need to ensure that they are prepared for the chance that their assets would sustain modest losses.
● If you have a low-risk tolerance, this fund may not be suitable for you as it invests primarily in equity and equity-related securities.

What are the benefits of investing in the PGIM Flexi Cap Fund?

Some benefits of investing in the PGIM Flexi Cap Fund include:

● Diversification

The fund invests in a mix of large, mid and small-cap stocks, providing diversification and reducing the risk associated with investing in a single stock.

● Flexibility

The fund’s flexible investment approach allows the fund manager to invest in a wide range of stocks, including those from different sectors and market capitalizations, based on market conditions and the fund’s investment objectives.

● Long-term growth potential

Equity investments have the potential to provide higher returns over the long term compared to fixed-income investments.