The most recent freefincal Fairness Mutual Fund Efficiency Screener is now obtainable. Use it to display screen for fairness mutual funds that constantly carry out. You may display screen based mostly on fund class & benchmark to establish mutual funds that supply increased returns than the benchmark whereas sustaining decrease danger. Inside, you get discounted hyperlinks to our robo advisory software and two programs: The best way to get individuals to pay to your expertise (aka earn from expertise) and the lectures on goal-based portfolio administration.
We do all of the exhausting work of analysing 400+ fairness funds versus a number of benchmarks for you, and supply rolling returns, rolling draw back seize, rolling upside seize, and the rolling Ulcer Index information (all defined beneath in easy phrases).
Replace: Dec 2025.
- The screener now has practically 3000 distinctive customers.
- Greater than 70 new fairness funds have been added to the listing. The screener now consists of all equity-oriented funds with at the very least 1 yr of historical past. If any funds are lacking, please get in contact with us.
- ICICI Pru Multi-Asset Fund (G) – Direct Plan has been included on the request of many customers.
Use this screener file to rapidly establish the best-performing fairness funds amongst 480+ funds which have constantly outperformed class benchmarks/indices, providing satisfactory draw back safety (improved efficiency when the index is down) and powerful upside efficiency (improved efficiency when the index is up).
Observe: At all times overview the fund’s historical past. See if its funding mandate was totally different previously. If that’s the case, then previous efficiency doesn’t matter!
Notably, this fairness screener has typically been utilized by us and lots of different readers to show how few lively funds outperform the index, highlighting the advantages of indexing. These articles are from the archive, and present efficiency numbers might differ.
Whereas we strongly suggest index funds, we additionally recognise that many individuals want lively funds. Due to this fact, you will need to present a screener that’s grounded in actuality. Greater than 15,000 readers use this screener.
Energetic funds or passive funds are a tertiary consideration in comparison with a correct goal-based monetary plan. Additionally see Energetic vs passive investing: the bottom actuality
We suggest the next for individuals who want lively funds.
- Choose the classes first and construct a well-diversified, but minimal, portfolio. Examples: one flexicap fund, one aggressive hybrid fund, one large- and mid-cap fund, one large-cap and one mid-cap fund, and so forth. In case you are not clear about this, then additional screening is of little use.
- Keep away from a “this or that method—for instance, one lively fund plus one passive fund.
- Don’t anticipate lively funds to outperform constantly. Be able to face lengthy intervals of underperformance. In the event you can’t deal with this, a passive fund is the superior alternative.
- Don’t choose stars or investor favourites! Select a quiet, affordable performer who doesn’t get a lot consideration.
- Search for average and constant outperformance. Solid a large internet with a number of funds in your shortlist.
- Have the conviction to decide on one. However make sure you learn the fund’s supply paperwork to grasp its technique. I personally want funds from well-established AMCs.
- By no means go by easy trailing returns. That’s by latest outperformance.
- Search for a fund that constantly underperforms the market. Many such funds additionally are usually outperformers when it comes to their returns. See” Unusual, however true! How mutual funds beat the index!
What does this Fairness Mutual Fund Efficiency Screener cowl?
It offers you three outputs:
- Rolling return outperformance consistency: The fund’s returns are in contrast with class benchmark returns over each attainable 1-year, 2-year, 3-year, 4-year, and 5-year interval. The upper the consistency of outperformance, the higher. Suppose 876 fund returns have been in contrast with 876 benchmark returns, and the fund has overwhelmed the benchmark 675 instances. The consistency rating shall be 675/876 ~ 77%.
- Upside efficiency consistency over each attainable 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y: The upper, the higher. A rating of 70% implies that 7 out of 10 instances, the fund carried out higher than the class benchmark when the benchmark elevated. This can be a measure of reward.
- Draw back efficiency consistency over each attainable 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y: The upper, the higher. A rating of 60% signifies that the fund outperformed the class benchmark in 6 out of 10 cases when the benchmark declined. This can be a measure of danger safety.
When to make use of this mutual fund screener
I like to recommend utilizing this file solely after finishing the next steps: Outline want and period —-> Determine asset allocation (you should use our robo advisor software) —-> Determine product class (use this guideline for mutual funds) —-> Then apply this screener for fairness funds. In the event you open the screener file, you see column headings like this.
the fund class, benchmark, Fund identify, variety of 1Y returns of the benchmark(index), variety of 1Y returns of the fund, variety of instances the fund’s 1Y return is above the index’s 1Y return, the 1Y rolling return consistency, upside efficiency consistency and draw back safety consistency. These columns are repeated for 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y. Now, you possibly can display screen by filtering out funds with return outperformance consistency of >=70%, a draw back safety consistency of >= 70% and so forth. As proven beneath, you are able to do this manually with the Excel filter and macro buttons. 
Benchmarks Used
These are benchmarks closest to the fund kind and are utilized by many funds in every class.
| Class | Benchmark |
| Aggressive Hybrid Fund | Nifty 100 TRI, CRISIL 65:35 Aggressive Hybrid Index, Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TRI |
| Contra Fund | Nifty 100 TRI, Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TRI |
| Dividend Yield Fund | Nifty 100 TRI, Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TRI |
| Massive Cap Fund | Nifty 100 TRI, Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TRI |
| ELSS | Nifty 100 TRI |
| Focussed Fund | Nifty Largemidcap 250 TRI, N200TRI |
| Massive & Mid Cap Fund | Nifty Largemidcap 250 TRI, N200TRI |
| Multi-Cap Fund | Nifty Largemidcap 250 TRI, N200TRI |
| Flexi-Cap Fund | NIFTY 500 Multicap 50:25:25 TRI, Nifty Largemidcap 250 TRI, N200TRI |
| Sectoral/ Thematic | Nifty Largemidcap 250 TRI, Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TRI |
| Worth Fund | Nifty Largemidcap 250 TRI, Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 TRI |
| Mid Cap Fund | NiftyMidcap150TRI, Nifty Midcap 150 High quality 30 TRI |
| Small Cap Fund | NiftyMidcap150TRI, Nifty Midcap 150 High quality 30 TRI, Nifty Smallcap 250 High quality 50 TRI |
NIfty Largemidcap 250 has 50% of the Nifty 100 and 50% of the Nifty Midcap 150.
Display for funds with returns increased than the benchmark with decrease danger
Reward measure: Rolling returns outperformance consistency.
Rolling returns are an easy measure of how constantly a fund has outperformed its benchmark. Take, for instance, the HDFC Prime 100 Fund (graph beneath) vs Nifty 50 TRI between January 1, 2013, and Could 15, 2024. There are 1567 5-year rolling returns. If the returns for every of those durations are plotted for the fund and the index collectively, we’ll get a graph like this.
The fund has outperformed the index 649 instances out of 1567. Thus, the rolling return outperformance consistency over seven years is 649/1567 = 41.4%, indicating poor efficiency. A constant performer ought to beat the index at the very least 60% to 70% of the time. So, the upper the rolling return outperformance consistency, the higher.
Reward and Danger Measure: Upside Efficiency & Draw back Seize
- Upside efficiency consistency over each attainable 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y: The upper, the higher. A rating of 70% implies that 7 out of 10 instances, the fund carried out higher than the class benchmark when the benchmark elevated. This can be a measure of reward.
- Draw back efficiency consistency over each attainable 1Y, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, and 5Y: The upper, the higher. A rating of 60% implies that 6 out of 10 instances, the fund carried out higher than the class benchmark when the benchmark was transferring down. This can be a measure of danger safety.
In the event you want to perceive how these are calculated, please learn this: Introduction to Draw back and Upside Seize Ratios and proceed to this one, for instance. For some funds, a excessive draw back seize consistency will result in higher returns; for some funds, a excessive upside seize consistency will result in higher returns. The screener might help distinguish between the 2 varieties of performers. Suggest studying: What’s mutual fund draw back safety, and why is it essential?
The best way to use the Fairness Mutual Fund Efficiency Screener
There are a number of methods to display screen for mutual funds. I’ll talk about two examples. In case you are investing with a transparent technique, it’s best to know which fund class to decide on. So, step one is to pick out the class. You may both use the macro buttons (prime proper),
Or you are able to do this manually:
Then, technique A: Set the 3Y and 5Y rolling return outperformance consistency to be above 70%. That ought to offer you a pleasant, brief listing to select from. Then, you possibly can visually search for funds with the suitable draw back safety consistency and decide one. Technique B: Search for funds with 70%+ draw back safety and constant efficiency over 3Y and 5Y, and select one. Keep in mind, by no means set slender filters and don’t be too demanding. Choosing the fund with the very best previous efficiency is an indication of plain immaturity. Your screening standards ought to yield 5-6 funds always. Why ought to I take advantage of this screener? Why can’t I take a look at trailing returns and display screen? Trailing returns are 3Y or 5Y returns calculated with the final enterprise date (3Y and 5Y prior). This is only one information level to contemplate. Right here, we discover much more to find out consistency.
Extra Danger vs Extra Return Screener
Right here, you possibly can display screen for funds with extra return > 0 within the final 1,2,3,4,5 yr trailing intervals. This implies the fund return is larger than the index return. You may also add extra danger < 0 filters for a similar intervals. Because of this the fund danger is lower than the index danger. Therefore, the surplus danger is unfavorable. Each screenshots are proven beneath.
The above screenshot is for extra return >0, and the one beneath is for extra danger < 0
The concept right here is to search out funds which have overwhelmed the index when it comes to increased returns (extra return >0) and decrease danger (extra danger <0) within the final 1,2,3,4,5 yr interval. You may calm down it to three, 4, or 5-year intervals if you want.
Instance:
Axis Development Alternatives Fund – Direct Plan – Development
vs N200TRI
- Trailing Benchmark Return 5Y: 24.059%
- Trailing Fund Return 5Y: 26.931%
- Extra return 5Y: 2.872% (optimistic extra return is sweet!)
- Index commonplace deviation (NAV volatility) 5Y: 4.658%
- Fund commonplace deviation 5Y: 4.524%
- Extra danger of the scheme 5Y -0.134% (unfavorable extra danger is sweet!)
So, during the last 5 years, the fund has considerably outperformed the index with decrease NAV volatility.
The concept right here is to search out funds which have overwhelmed the index when it comes to increased returns (extra return >0) and decrease danger (extra danger <0) within the final 1,2,3,4,5 yr interval. You may calm down it to three, 4, or 5-year intervals if you want.
Ulcer Rating: Draw back danger consistency
As of October 2025, the screener can have a brand new sheet titled “Ulcer Rating.” This can be a measure of the 90-day rolling Ulcer Index over 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 years. The Ulcer Index is a measure of how a lot a fund or index has declined from its peak. The Ulcer rating is computed by evaluating the Ulcer index of the fund and the benchmark. For extra particulars, see Evaluating Mutual Fund Draw back Danger with the Ulcer Index. Additionally see: We’re nonetheless ready for an Aggressive Hybrid Index Fund.
The Ulce Index is the typical drawdown and the Ulcer rating is a comparability of fund and benchmark drawdowns
If the fund constantly fell (from a peak) decrease than the benchmark over a given interval, the Ulcer rating shall be excessive—the upper the rating, the higher. The upper the Ulcer rating, the anxious the fund was for the investor holding it.
Buyers can first display screen for funds with constantly excessive ulcer scores after which search for robust rolling return efficiency. Alternatively, our earlier advice of first on the lookout for constant draw back seize after which rolling return efficiency nonetheless stands.
The best way to display screen for the very best fairness funds
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