Mutual Fund Returns in Last 5 Years

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.

Highest Return Mutual Funds in Last 5 Years

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Top 10 Highest Return Mutual Funds in Last 5 Years

Below are the highest return mutual funds in last 5 years in india:

1. HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct (G)

HDFC Corporate Bond Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 5.6%, 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 2026-08-16. 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.

2. HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct (G)

HDFC Small Cap Fund Direct (G) is a Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 2.8%, a 3 Years return of 13.5% and a 5 Years return of 16.3%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.8% and an AUM of ₹41679 crores as of 2026-08-16. 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.

3. Bandhan Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF Direct (G)

Bandhan Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.3%, 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 ₹1773 crores as of 2026-08-16. 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.

4. BHARAT Bond FOF - April 2031 Direct (G)

BHARAT Bond FOF - April 2031 Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 5.4%, a 3 Years return of 7.8% 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 2026-08-16. 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.

5. Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct (G)

Kotak US Specific Equity Passive FoF Direct (G) is a International Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 37.3%, a 3 Years return of 32.0% and a 5 Years return of 20.6%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹4290 crores as of 2026-08-16. 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.

6. HDFC Floating Rate Debt Fund Direct (G)

HDFC Floating Rate Debt Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.5%, a 3 Years return of 7.8% and a 5 Years return of 6.9%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.3% and an AUM of ₹16409 crores as of 2026-08-16. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 096.72% to debt and 3.28% to other assets.

7. HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct (G)

HDFC Gold ETF Fund of Fund Direct (G) is a Precious Metals fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 50.4%, a 3 Years return of 35.5% and a 5 Years return of 25.3%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.2% and an AUM of ₹11197 crores as of 2026-08-16. It was Launched on 2013-01-01. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 01.51% to other assets.

8. HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF Direct (G)

HDFC Income Plus Arbitrage Active FoF Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.0%, a 3 Years return of 9.7% and a 5 Years return of 10.9%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.0% and an AUM of ₹2597 crores as of 2026-08-16. 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.

9. Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Direct (G)

Nippon India Arbitrage Fund Direct (G) is a Debt fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 6.6%, 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 ₹16916 crores as of 2026-08-16. 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.

10. Aditya Birla Sun Life PSU Equity Fund Direct (G)

Aditya Birla Sun Life PSU Equity Fund Direct (G) is a Equity fund that has delivered a 1 Year return of 15.5%, a 3 Years return of 24.5% and a 5 Years return of 24.7%. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.7% and an AUM of ₹5986 crores as of 2026-08-16. It was Launched on 2019-12-30. The minimum SIP investment is ₹1000 and the minimum lump sum investment is ₹5000. The fund allocates 98.56% to equities and 1.44% to other assets.

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