Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option is a below-average performer in its category with a BullWiser Honest Score of 5.4/10 — below the Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund category median of 5.4/10 across 34 funds. Its 3-year CAGR of 16.1% outperforms the Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund category average of 14.0% by +2.1 percentage points. As a Direct plan, Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option eliminates the distributor commission built into Regular plans, maximising the net return to the investor.
Fund Details
Fund Name
Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option
Category
Plan Type
Direct · Growth
Expense Ratio
--
Verdict
🟠 Below Avg
1Y Return
1.3%
3Y CAGR
16.1%
vs Category Average — Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund
3Y CAGR
This fund+2.1% vs category avg
Expense Ratio (lower is better)
TER data not available
Honest Score
This fund+0.0 vs category avg
Category: Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund · 34 Direct-plan funds compared · 0% are High Quality
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BullWiser Honest Score of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option?
Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option has a BullWiser Honest Score of 5.4/10 (BELOW AVERAGE).
The score rates the fund across four pillars: returns quality, expense ratio, risk-adjusted performance (Sharpe ratio & max drawdown), and overall fund quality (AUM, age, consistency).
What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option?
The Total Expense Ratio (TER) of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option Direct Plan is --.
Choosing the Direct plan saves you the distributor commission baked into Regular plans — typically 0.5–1% per year — which compounds significantly over time.
What are the returns of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option?
Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option has delivered 1.3% 1-year returns and
16.1% 3-year CAGR. For a full NAV history and comparison with category peers,
use BullWiser's MF Analyser.
Past performance is not a guarantee of future returns.
Is Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option a good investment?
BullWiser rates Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option as BELOW AVERAGE (Honest Score 5.4/10).
Always match a fund to your own risk profile and investment horizon.
Use the MF Analyser to compare it with peers in the Equity Scheme - Multi Cap Fund category.
How does Direct Plan differ from Regular Plan for Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option?
The Direct plan of Sundaram Multi Cap Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Multi Cap Growth Fund)-Direct Plan Option has a lower expense ratio than the Regular plan because no distributor commission is paid.
On a ₹10 lakh investment over 20 years, even a 0.5% lower TER can save ₹5–10 lakh in compounded wealth.
BullWiser always recommends Direct plans for cost-conscious investors.
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