The 5 years past performance can give you an insight as to how the funds have performed across different market cycles. Compare the list of highest return mutual funds in the last 5 years and consider seeking advice from Scripbox financial advisors before investing.
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Below are the highest return mutual funds in last 5 years in india:
BHARAT Bond FOF - April 2031 Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 4.9%, a 3 Years return of 7.7% and a 5 Years return of 6.7%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.1% and an AUM of ₹4659 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2020-07-23. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 095.87% to debt and 4.13% to other assets.
Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct (G) is a International Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 37.7%, a 3 Years return of 29.8% and a 5 Years return of 20.2%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹4588 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2021-02-02. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 99.94% to equities and 0.06% to other assets.
HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 5.3%, a 3 Years return of 7.5% and a 5 Years return of 6.5%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.4% and an AUM of ₹30664 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 097.08% to debt and 2.92% to other assets.
HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct (G) is a Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 3.5%, a 3 Years return of 13.8% and a 5 Years return of 16.2%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.8% and an AUM of ₹40417 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 91.97% to equities and 8.03% to other assets.
Bandhan Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.1%, a 3 Years return of 7.5% and a 5 Years return of 6.3%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.0% and an AUM of ₹1640 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates -0.21% to equities, 66.40% to debt and 33.82% to other assets.
Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund Direct (G) is a Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 1.0%, a 3 Years return of 14.7% and a 5 Years return of 13.6%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.6% and an AUM of ₹143388 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-05-24. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 74.81% to equities, 22.45% to debt and 2.08% to other assets.
BHARAT Bond ETF FOF - April 2032 Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 4.7% and a 3 Years return of 7.7%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.1% and an AUM of ₹4301 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2021-12-15. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 097.10% to debt and 2.90% to other assets.
Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.5%, a 3 Years return of 7.4% and a 5 Years return of 6.7%. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.4% and an AUM of ₹16638 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates -0.39% to equities, 26.87% to debt and 73.52% to other assets.
HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 5.8%, a 3 Years return of 9.7% and a 5 Years return of 10.8%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.0% and an AUM of ₹2416 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates -0.13% to equities, 72.52% to debt and 27.61% to other assets.
HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct (G) is a Precious Metals fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 46.6%, a 3 Years return of 34.1% and a 5 Years return of 24.2%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹11019 crores as of 2026-08-08. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 01.37% to other assets.
