{"id":25640455,"date":"2026-03-06T15:14:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25640455"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T09:44:44","slug":"rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Rolling Returns of Mutual Fund &#8211; Importance &#038; How to Calculate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee6286c3491\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ee6286c3491\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#What_are_Rolling_Returns_in_Mutual_Funds\" >What are Rolling Returns in Mutual Funds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Importance_of_Rolling_Returns\" >Importance of Rolling Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#How_to_Calculate_Rolling_Returns\" >How to Calculate Rolling Returns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Rolling_Returns_vs_Trailing_Returns_Key_Differences\" >Rolling Returns vs. Trailing Returns: Key Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#How_to_Use_Rolling_Returns_for_Your_Portfolio\" >How to Use Rolling Returns for Your Portfolio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Comparison_of_Rolling_Returns_in_Mutual_Funds\" >Comparison of Rolling Returns in Mutual Funds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Category_Comparison_5-Year_Rolling_Returns_Estimated_10-Year_Data\" >Category Comparison: 5-Year Rolling Returns (Estimated 10-Year Data)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Key_Observations_from_the_Comparison\" >Key Observations from the Comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/rolling-returns-of-mutual-fund\/#Parting_Words\" >Parting Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>While checking a mutual fund&#8217;s performance on a finance website, have you noticed figures like &#8220;1-year return,&#8221; &#8220;3-year return,&#8221; or &#8220;5-year return.&#8221;? Though these numbers look impressive, they often hide a secret. For your information, they are highly dependent on the specific date you check them. This is known as &#8220;point-to-point&#8221; or &#8220;trailing&#8221; returns. Suppose there was a massive rally in the stock market yesterday, the 1-year return today will look fantastic. In a similar manner, if the market crashed yesterday, that same fund might look like a poor performer.<\/p>\n<p>To truly understand how a fund performs across different market conditions such as bull markets, bear markets, and everything in between &#8211; smart investors use a much more reliable metric: <strong>rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn Stock Marketing with a Share Trading Expert! Explore Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong> offer a &#8220;moving window&#8221; view of performance, making them the most transparent way to evaluate a fund.<\/li>\n<li>They effectively remove the bias of market timing, showing how a fund performs in both &#8220;good&#8221; and &#8220;bad&#8221; times.<\/li>\n<li>Investors should focus on the <strong>Average Rolling Return<\/strong> and the <strong>Consistency<\/strong> (percentage of times it beat the benchmark) rather than just the latest 1-year return.<\/li>\n<li>For long-term goals, 5-year and 7-year rolling periods are the most accurate indicators of future reliability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Rolling_Returns_in_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><strong>What are Rolling Returns in Mutual Funds?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640458 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"491\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800-750x422.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1800-1140x641.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 491px) 100vw, 491px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rolling returns are the average annualized returns of a mutual fund measured over multiple overlapping periods. Instead of looking at a single &#8220;snapshot&#8221; of time (like January 1, 2020, to January 1, 2023), rolling returns look at every possible 3-year window within a larger timeframe.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as a moving window. If you want to see the 3-year rolling returns of a fund over the last 5 years, you would calculate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The return from Day 1 to the end of Year 3.<\/li>\n<li>The return from Day 2 to the end of Year 3 + 1 day.<\/li>\n<li>The return from Day 3 to the end of Year 3 + 2 days&#8230; and so on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By &#8220;rolling&#8221; this 3-year window forward every day or every month, you get hundreds of data points instead of just one. This process gives you a clear picture of the <strong>rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong>, showing you the best, worst, and average performance an investor could have experienced, regardless of when they started their investment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Rolling_Returns\"><\/span><strong>Importance of Rolling Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640461 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789.webp\" alt=\"Rolling Returns\" width=\"444\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789.webp 1500w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/27789-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the Indian investor, where market volatility can be high due to global cues and domestic factors, rolling returns offer a grounded perspective. Here is why they are indispensable:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. Eliminates &#8220;Catch-up&#8221; and &#8220;Timing&#8221; Bias<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Point-to-point returns are slave to the &#8220;start date&#8221; and &#8220;end date.&#8221; If a fund had a lucky streak just before the end date, the returns are inflated. Rolling returns remove this &#8220;luck&#8221; factor. It doesn&#8217;t matter if the market was at an all-time high on the day you checked the data; the rolling average will account for the times the market was at an all-time low too.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Measures Consistency<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The hallmark of a great mutual fund is not just high returns, but <em>consistent<\/em> returns. <strong>Rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong> help you identify &#8220;one-hit wonders&#8221;\u2014funds that performed exceptionally well in one year but failed in the next four. A fund with a steady rolling return average is generally more reliable than one with wild swings.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Realistic Expectation Setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>By looking at the &#8220;Minimum&#8221; and &#8220;Maximum&#8221; rolling returns, an investor knows exactly what to expect. If a fund\u2019s 5-year rolling returns have never dipped below 8% in the last decade, even during a crisis, you can invest with much more confidence than if you only saw a single 15% trailing return figure.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Better Comparison Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When comparing two funds in the same category (e.g., two Large Cap funds), trailing returns might show them as equals. However, rolling returns might reveal that Fund A delivers 12% returns 90% of the time, while Fund B delivers 12% only 50% of the time. Clearly, Fund A is the superior choice for a risk-averse investor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Calculate_Rolling_Returns\"><\/span><strong>How to Calculate Rolling Returns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640459 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/37737009-1140x815.webp\" alt=\"Rolling Returns\" width=\"458\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/37737009-1140x815.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/37737009-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/37737009-350x250.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/37737009-750x536.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While most financial portals provide rolling return calculators, understanding the manual logic helps you grasp the concept better. The calculation involves four main steps:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Select the &#8220;Rolling Period&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Decide the block of time you want to analyze. For equity funds, 3-year or 5-year blocks are standard. For debt funds, you might look at 1-year blocks.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Choose the &#8220;Frequency&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is how often you move the &#8220;window.&#8221; Common frequencies are Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. Daily rolling returns provide the most detailed data.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Use the CAGR Formula<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For each block, you calculate the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). The formula is:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640456 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rolling-return.webp\" alt=\"Rolling Return\" width=\"646\" height=\"102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rolling-return.webp 646w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rolling-return-300x47.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rolling-return-640x102.webp 640w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rolling-return-150x24.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Where:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ending NAV<\/strong>: The price of the fund at the end of the block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beginning NAV<\/strong>: The price of the fund at the start of the block.<\/li>\n<li><strong>n<\/strong>: The number of years in the rolling period.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Step 4: Shift and Repeat<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you are doing a daily rolling return, move the start date forward by one day and repeat the calculation. Do this until you have covered the entire historical period you are analyzing (e.g., the last 10 years).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Step 5: Average the Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Add all the individual CAGR results and divide by the total number of blocks. This final figure is your Average Rolling Return.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download Stock market course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rolling_Returns_vs_Trailing_Returns_Key_Differences\"><\/span><strong>Rolling Returns vs. Trailing Returns: Key Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To help you decide which to use, here is a quick comparison:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Trailing Returns (Point-to-Point)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Rolling Returns<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Performance between two fixed dates.<\/td>\n<td>Performance across multiple overlapping windows.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sensitivity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Highly sensitive to start\/end dates.<\/td>\n<td>Low sensitivity; captures various cycles.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best Used For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Quick snapshots and current trends.<\/td>\n<td>Deep-dive analysis and consistency checks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Complexity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Simple and easy to find.<\/td>\n<td>Data-intensive and requires tools.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Risk View<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Does not show volatility clearly.<\/td>\n<td>Highlights the best and worst-case scenarios.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Rolling_Returns_for_Your_Portfolio\"><\/span><strong>How to Use Rolling Returns for Your Portfolio<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When selecting <strong>rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong>, don&#8217;t just look at the highest average. Follow this 3-step strategy:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Check the Probability of Negative Returns:<\/strong> Look at how many times the rolling return was below zero. A good long-term equity fund should ideally have zero instances of negative returns over a 5-year or 7-year rolling period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compare Against the Benchmark:<\/strong> Always compare the fund&#8217;s rolling returns against its benchmark index (like Nifty 50 or S&amp;P BSE 200). If the fund consistently stays above the benchmark rolling average, it shows the fund manager is adding value.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match with Your Horizon:<\/strong> If you plan to stay invested for 10 years, look at 7-year or 10-year rolling returns. This aligns the data with your actual investment journey.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_of_Rolling_Returns_in_Mutual_Funds\"><\/span><strong>Comparison of Rolling Returns in Mutual Funds<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To give you a clearer picture, let&#8217;s compare the <strong>rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong> across the three most popular categories in India: <strong>Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As of early 2026, the Indian market has seen significant cycles. By looking at the 5-year rolling returns (the average of every possible 5-year window over the last decade), we can see a distinct &#8220;Risk vs. Reward&#8221; trade-off.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Category_Comparison_5-Year_Rolling_Returns_Estimated_10-Year_Data\"><\/span><strong>Category Comparison: 5-Year Rolling Returns (Estimated 10-Year Data)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Large Cap Funds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Mid Cap Funds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Small Cap Funds<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Average Rolling Return<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>12% \u2013 14%<\/td>\n<td>15% \u2013 18%<\/td>\n<td>16% \u2013 20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Performance Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Stable (8% to 18%)<\/td>\n<td>Volatile (5% to 25%)<\/td>\n<td>Extreme (-5% to 35%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Consistency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High (Rarely stays below 8%)<\/td>\n<td>Moderate<\/td>\n<td>Low (Can stay flat for years)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Conservative long-term wealth<\/td>\n<td>Aggressive growth<\/td>\n<td>High-risk &#8220;Alpha&#8221; seekers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Observations_from_the_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Key Observations from the Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25640460 \" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/12470268_Wavy_Tech-04_Single-12-1140x815.webp\" alt=\"Rolling Returns\" width=\"368\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/12470268_Wavy_Tech-04_Single-12-1140x815.webp 1140w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/12470268_Wavy_Tech-04_Single-12-120x86.webp 120w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/12470268_Wavy_Tech-04_Single-12-350x250.webp 350w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/12470268_Wavy_Tech-04_Single-12-750x536.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>1. The Stability of Large Caps<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Large Cap funds show the highest consistency in <strong>rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong>. Even during market downturns like the one witnessed in the early 2020s or the volatility seen in 2025, their 5-year rolling windows rarely dip into negative territory. They act as the &#8220;anchor&#8221; for your portfolio, providing predictable, inflation-beating growth.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. The &#8220;Mid Cap&#8221; Sweet Spot<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Mid Cap funds often show a higher average rolling return than Large Caps. However, the &#8220;Minimum&#8221; return in a bad 5-year window can be significantly lower. This data proves that while Mid Caps offer better wealth creation, they require the investor to have a stomach for temporary 15-20% dips in their portfolio value.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. The Small Cap Volatility Trap<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you only looked at &#8220;Trailing Returns&#8221; for Small Caps after a bull run, you might see 30%+. But the <strong>rolling returns in mutual funds<\/strong> tell a different story. They reveal that in many 5-year windows, Small Caps have actually underperformed Large Caps. This highlights why Small Caps should only be a small portion of your portfolio, as their success depends heavily on holding through very long, difficult cycles.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4. Probability of Outperformance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Recent data suggests that while Mid and Small caps have higher &#8220;peaks,&#8221; Large Cap funds beat their benchmarks more consistently on a rolling basis. For an average Indian investor, a <strong>Flexi-Cap<\/strong> approach (which shifts between these three) often provides the smoothest rolling return experience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/?utm_source=stock-marketing&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=kerala-companies-listed-in-the-stock-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start investing like a Pro. Enroll in our Stock Market course!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parting_Words\"><\/span><strong>Parting Words<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now you have fair knowledge about the concept of rolling returns in mutual funds. However, before you make any further mutual fund investments, it is an imperative to learn more about mutual funds from an expert.<\/p>\n<p>Entri Finacademy is a trusted finance education platform with a team of highly experienced, expert mentors conducting mutual fund courses. Even if you have zero knowledge of mutual funds, it doesn\u2019t matter as the mentors at this institution will train you right from the basics to the advanced levels. Also, at Entri, you can learn the mutual fund course in several regional languages including Malayalam. 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