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54% equity mutual funds outperformed benchmarks in April across various categories. Contra funds led with 100% outperformance. Value, ELSS, Large & Mid Cap, Flexi Cap, and Multi Cap funds also showed strong performance.

Among the 11 childrens funds in the solution-oriented mutual fund category, ICICI Pru Child Care Fund-Gift Plan has stood out with impressive returns of 44%. Following closely behind are SBI Magnum Childrens Benefit Fund-Investment Plan and Aditya Birla SL Bal Bhavishya Yojna, which have delivered returns of 39.35% and 35.25%, respectively.

Around 93% of small cap mutual funds failed to beat their benchmarks in April. Only 2 out of 27 schemes managed to outperform, emphasizing the riskiness of small cap investments and the need for a high-risk appetite.

Value and contra mutual funds demonstrated strong performance, with top schemes offering impressive returns. Analysts suggest a long-term investment horizon for value funds, emphasizing careful stock selection and diversification across asset classes for effective risk management.

Top 5 retirement theme mutual funds have delivered impressive returns up to 51% in the past year, outperforming benchmarks. Investors can explore options like ICICI Pru Retirement Fund-Hybrid Aggressive Plan(G) and SBI Retirement Benefit Fund-Conservative Plan-Reg(G) for their portfolios.

Dividend yield funds saw high returns, with top schemes like ICICI and HDFC performing exceptionally. Investors seeking stability favored these funds. However, caution is advised due to taxation impact on dividends and potential future performance uncertainties.

Flexi cap mutual funds with Rs 3.5 lakh crore AUM lead equity categories. Fund managers flexibility, market outlook trust, and SIPs for systematic investment make these funds popular among investors for long-term goals.

The fund has maintained a flexible approach by adopting diversified active and passive strategies across market capitalisation and tactical allocations, according to the press release.

Tax-saving mutual funds, or ELSS, provide investors with tax benefits under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, of 1961. The lock-in period inculcates a good habit among investors to thrive for long-term investing while putting their money in an equity-related instrument.

Hybrid funds invest in both equity and debt with the goal of balancing risk and reward, and optimizing investment returns. The tax treatment of equity-oriented hybrid schemes is similar to that of equity schemes