📊 Multi Cap Fund · Deep Analysis

Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund

Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund · Direct Growth · SEBI Category: Multi Cap

Current NAV ₹43.0590 (+0.46% today) As of 04 Jun 2026
1 Year Return +8.3%
3 Year CAGR +20.4% p.a.
5 Year CAGR +18.0% p.a.
AAUM ₹6.0K Cr Jan–Mar 2026
All data from RightAdvise DB — calculated from 2,229 daily NAV records
Fund Overview

Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund — Quick Summary

Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund is a joint venture between the Mahindra Group (one of India's most respected conglomerates) and Manulife Asset Management (a leading Canadian insurance and investment company). The fund follows a focused portfolio approach within the multi cap mandate, maintaining conviction in fewer but well-researched stocks across all three market cap segments.

The fund's investment philosophy combines Manulife's global investment framework with India-specific market knowledge. The fund managers focus on businesses with sustainable competitive advantages, strong management teams and long-term earnings visibility. The portfolio is deliberately concentrated — often 35 to 50 stocks — reflecting high conviction in each position.

Fund House
Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund
SEBI Category
Multi Cap
Benchmark
NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI
Fund Manager
Manish Lodha, Fatema Pacha
AMFI Code
141226
Risk Level
Very High
NAV Records in DB
2,229 days
Quarterly Average AUM · Jan–Mar 2026
₹6.0K Cr
↑ Increased by 0.2% vs Oct–Dec 2025 · ₹6.0K Cr
Official quarterly average AUM from AMFI disclosure. Published every 3 months.
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✓ Suitable For
Suited for moderate to high risk investors with a 7+ year horizon who want a focused high-conviction multi cap portfolio rather than broad benchmark-hugging diversification.
The fund's combination of Mahindra Group's institutional backing, Manulife's global investment framework, and a focused high-conviction portfolio approach distinguishes it from index-like multi cap funds with 80+ holdings.
✗ Not Suitable For
Investors seeking a large, well-established fund house with long track record — Mahindra Manulife is a smaller, newer fund house. Those wanting pure large cap or small cap exposure. Investors who prefer passive investing — a multi index fund approach will be cheaper and more transparent.
Who Runs This Fund

Fund Manager

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Manish Lodha, Fatema Pacha
Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund · Managing since 2021

Manish Lodha and Fatema Pacha co-manage the Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund. Manish Lodha leads the equity strategy and brings research-driven, quality-focused stock selection skills. Fatema Pacha contributes to portfolio construction across market caps. Together they apply Mahindra Manulife's investment framework to build a diversified multi cap portfolio.

For current co-manager details and full biography, refer to the latest Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund factsheet on AMFI or the AMC website.

What to Factor In

Things to Consider

Informational points to help you form your own view — not judgements or recommendations.

AMFI Code · Informational
AMFI Scheme Code: 141226
The official AMFI scheme code for Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund Direct Growth is 141226. Use this when transacting on platforms or verifying data across databases.
Important Note
Points Worth Knowing
Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund is a smaller, newer fund house compared to the top-10 AMCs in India. Smaller AUM means less negotiating power but also more nimbleness in deploying capital. Evaluate the fund house's stability and long-term commitment to the AMC business alongside fund performance.
Investment Objective
As per Scheme Information Document
To generate long term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments across market capitalizations.
All Data Below — From RightAdvise Database
Category Comparison

Top 5 Multi Cap Funds Compared

Live data. Current fund highlighted. Click any fund name for full analysis.

FundNAVAAUM1Y Return 3Y CAGR 5Y CAGR Sharpe (3Y)
Nippon India Multi Cap Fund ₹324.01 ₹48.4K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 -0.1% +18.3% p.a. +20.1% p.a. 0.99
ICICI Prudential Multicap Fund ₹934.21 ₹15.7K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +6.5% +19.8% p.a. +17.2% p.a. 1.15
Kotak Multicap Fund ₹20.70 ₹23.1K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +6.1% +21.7% p.a. 1.10
Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund ▲ ₹43.06 ₹6.0K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +8.3% +20.4% p.a. +18.0% p.a. 1.00
Franklin India Multi Cap Fund ₹10.50 ₹4.8K Cr Jan–Mar 2026 +4.7%
Best value in each column shown in green. AAUM from latest AMFI quarterly filing. Returns calculated from daily NAV history.
Performance

Fund Returns

Calculated from 2,229 daily NAV records in RightAdvise DB. Last calculated: Jun 2026.

1M / 3M / 6M / 1Y — simple point-to-point return  ·  3Y / 5Y / 10Y — CAGR (compounded annual growth rate)

1 MonthPoint-to-point
+1.7%
3 MonthPoint-to-point
+3.9%
6 MonthPoint-to-point
+2.1%
1 YearPoint-to-point
+8.3%
3 YearCAGR
+20.4% p.a.
5 YearCAGR
+18.0% p.a.
₹1 Lakh → 5YLump sum growth
₹224,218

Best & Worst Periods Ever

Based on all rolling windows in full NAV history. Dates show the start and end of each period.

Best 1Y WindowSimple return
+95.5%
Mar 2020 – Mar 2021
Worst 1Y WindowSimple return
-23.8%
Mar 2019 – Mar 2020
Best 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+39.7% p.a.
Mar 2020 – Apr 2023
Worst 3Y CAGRCAGR p.a.
+2.5% p.a.
May 2017 – Jun 2020

Calendar Year Returns

Jan 1 to Dec 31 each year. Simple point-to-point — not CAGR.

2025
+4.8%
2024
+25.3%
2023
+36.4%
2022
+3.5%
2021
+53.5%
2020
+18.7%
2019
+15.7%
2018
-7.7%
Consistency Analysis

Rolling Returns ℹ️ What is this?

Rolling returns show performance across every possible investment start date — not one cherry-picked number. Learn more →

1Y Rolling Avg
20.9%
Positive in 83% of windows
Best: 95.5% · Worst: -23.8%
3Y Rolling Avg
22.9% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 39.7% · Worst: 2.5%
5Y Rolling Avg
23.3% p.a.
Positive in 100% of windows
Best: 35.5% · Worst: 13.8%
1-Year Rolling Returns Each bar = 1Y return starting from that date
Risk Analysis

Maximum Drawdown ℹ️ What is this?

How much the fund fell from its peak NAV — what investors actually experience during crashes. Calculated from full NAV history.

Max Drawdown Ever
-34.4%
Feb 2020 → Mar 2020
Recovered: Nov 2020 (11 mos)
Current from Peak
-1.6%
All-time Peak: ₹43.70
Peak date: May 2026

How the fund behaved in key crisis periods

Calculated from actual NAV data. "Pre-inception" means the fund didn't exist during that period.

2024–25 Tariff / Correction
-20.2%
Sep 27, 2024 – Apr 7, 2025
Recovered: Jan 2026 (1yr 3mo)
COVID-19 Crash
-34.4%
Feb 19 – Mar 23, 2020
Recovered: Nov 2020 (11 mos)
2022 Rate Hike Cycle
-18.7%
Jan 17 – Jun 17, 2022
Recovered: Dec 2022 (8 mos)
2018 IL&FS Crisis
-14.1%
Aug 28 – Oct 26, 2018
Recovered: May 2019 (11 mos)
Risk Metrics

Risk Ratios

Calculated from 3 years of daily NAV — industry standard. Risk-free rate: 6.5% p.a. Last updated: Jun 2026. What do these mean? →

Sharpe Ratio (3Y)
1.00
Return per unit of total risk. >1 is good. Learn more →
Sortino Ratio (3Y)
1.34
Like Sharpe but only penalises downside volatility. Learn more →
Std Deviation (3Y)
16.3%
Annualised monthly volatility. Lower = more consistent returns. Learn more →
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Want to see what Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund is actually holding?

Our portfolio holdings page shows every stock the fund owns, sector allocation, and month-over-month changes — from official AMC disclosures.

Full current portfolio — all stocks, weights, sectors
New entries and exits over the last 3 months
Sector allocation and month-over-month changes
Updated monthly from official AMC disclosures
See Portfolio Holdings →
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📖 Deep Dive
CAGR, Sharpe, Sortino & Std Dev
What these numbers mean and how to use them
📖 Deep Dive
Drawdown & Rolling Returns
Why these reveal more than any CAGR figure
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