Best mutual funds, Nov. 12 -- Before investing in a mutual fund scheme, it is advisable to review its returns over the past few years. This helps set expectations for potential future performance. The past returns of a scheme are typically compared with those of its peers in the same category.

It is generally recommended to assess a scheme's performance over several years to understand its growth trajectory. Returns for a year or two may be an aberration, but consistent performance over a longer period reflects a certain degree of reliability.

Here, we assess the returns of flexi-cap mutual funds over the past five years.

Those who are not aware, Flexi Cap mutual funds refer to schemes that are supposed to invest around 65% or more in ...