Mutual fund performance often goes through cycles, with even well-established schemes experiencing periods of underperformance. While recent returns may attract attention, they do not always reflect a fund's long-term potential. Evaluating a fund over a longer time horizon can provide a more meaningful picture of its overall performance.
A similar query came up during The Money Show on ET Now, where the host pointed out that Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund has recently underperformed several peers in the flexi-cap category, with many other funds beating their benchmarks. So why do advisors continue to recommend it?