Equity savings funds fall under the hybrid category of Mutual Funds. This is the latest type of Asset Allocation mutual funds introduced in late 2014. Equity savings funds invest in arbitrage, equity and debt. This fund will invest at least 65 percent of its total assets in equities (most of it in arbitrage) and rest in debt instruments, but the minimum investment in debt should be 10 percent. Equity savings funds are getting popular amongst investors who want to invest in equities yet at the same time want to be safe. So, let’s learn about this fund, along with some of the best performing equity savings funds to invest.
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Equity savings funds seek to generate stable income by Investing in debt instruments and aims for potentially higher returns through equity investments. Thus, these funds act as a balancing equation between both risk and return.
Ideally, arbitrage takes advantage of the difference in prices of shares in the cash and derivatives market. Use of derivatives reduces net equity exposure (i.e., ideally 20-40 percent, though this may vary fund to fund) and usually protects investor from unstable returns.
Since, equity savings funds have 65 percent of equity exposure (without considering derivatives), they are treated under Equity Mutual Funds taxation. Equity savings funds are considered to be an ideal investment option for conservative investors who want to invest for a short-term i.e., for 1-3 years.
Investors planning to invest in these funds should take a SIP route as this eliminates the worry of timing the market. Post-retirement you can use SWP (Systematic Withdrawal Plan) option to enable pre-determine withdrawals at a periodic interval.
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Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2025 (%) Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹27.1963
↓ -0.03 ₹1,444 3.3 4.2 7.9 10.5 8.8 8 Tata Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹56.3583
↑ 0.03 ₹285 -0.1 1.8 6.9 9.8 8 Kotak Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹27.6858
↓ -0.02 ₹10,223 2.3 2.7 6.4 9.8 9.5 7.9 Axis Equity Saver Fund Growth ₹23.33
↓ -0.07 ₹875 3.9 2.8 5.9 9 7.4 5.4 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 4 Aug 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 4 Funds showcased
Commentary Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Tata Equity Savings Fund Kotak Equity Savings Fund Axis Equity Saver Fund Point 1 Upper mid AUM (₹1,444 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹285 Cr). Highest AUM (₹10,223 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹875 Cr). Point 2 Established history (11+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (29 yrs). Established history (11+ yrs). Established history (10+ yrs). Point 3 Not Rated. Not Rated. Not Rated. Not Rated. Point 4 Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Point 5 5Y return: 8.77% (upper mid). 5Y return: 8.02% (lower mid). 5Y return: 9.55% (top quartile). 5Y return: 7.37% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 10.52% (top quartile). 3Y return: 9.85% (upper mid). 3Y return: 9.79% (lower mid). 3Y return: 8.99% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 7.89% (top quartile). 1Y return: 6.88% (upper mid). 1Y return: 6.41% (lower mid). 1Y return: 5.85% (bottom quartile). Point 8 1M return: 1.04% (lower mid). 1M return: 0.34% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 1.15% (upper mid). 1M return: 1.52% (top quartile). Point 9 Alpha: 0.00 (top quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Sharpe: 0.21 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.00 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.17 (lower mid). Sharpe: -0.38 (bottom quartile). Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Tata Equity Savings Fund
Kotak Equity Savings Fund
Axis Equity Saver Fund
*Above is list of best Equity Savings funds having AUM/Net Assets above 100 Crore. Sorted on Last 3 Year Return.
(Erstwhile Edelweiss Equity Savings Advantage Fund) "The investment objective of the scheme is to provide capital appreciation and income distribution tothe investors by using equity and equity related instruments, arbitrage opportunities, and investments
in debt and money market instruments" Below is the key information for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (Erstwhile TATA Regular Savings Equity Fund) The investment objective of the scheme is to provide long term capital appreciation and income distribution to the investors by predominantly investing in equity and equity related instruments, equity arbitrage opportunities and investments in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. The scheme does not assure or guarantee any returns. Research Highlights for Tata Equity Savings Fund Below is the key information for Tata Equity Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and enhance returns with a moderate exposure in equity & equity related instruments.There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. Research Highlights for Kotak Equity Savings Fund Below is the key information for Kotak Equity Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to provide capital appreciation and income distribution to the investors by using equity and equity related instruments, arbitrage opportunities, and investments in debt and money market instruments. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved. Research Highlights for Axis Equity Saver Fund Below is the key information for Axis Equity Saver Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Oct 14 NAV (04 Aug 26) ₹27.1963 ↓ -0.03 (-0.10 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,444 on 30 Jun 26 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.59 Sharpe Ratio 0.21 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Jul 21 ₹10,000 31 Jul 22 ₹10,303 31 Jul 23 ₹11,392 31 Jul 24 ₹13,253 31 Jul 25 ₹14,222 31 Jul 26 ₹15,301 Returns for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Aug 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 1% 3 Month 3.3% 6 Month 4.2% 1 Year 7.9% 3 Year 10.5% 5 Year 8.8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2025 8% 2024 13.4% 2023 12.9% 2022 3.2% 2021 11.7% 2020 13% 2019 7% 2018 3.8% 2017 15.1% 2016 4.6% Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Kedar Karnik 15 Jan 26 0.54 Yr. Bhavesh Jain 1 Oct 21 4.83 Yr. Bharat Lahoti 18 Sep 17 8.87 Yr. Rahul Dedhia 1 Jul 24 2.08 Yr. Data below for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund as on 30 Jun 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 54.62% Equity 33.21% Debt 12.14% Other 0.02% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 22.34% Basic Materials 12.14% Communication Services 7.31% Industrials 5.82% Utility 5.6% Consumer Cyclical 4.61% Real Estate 4.4% Energy 3.93% Health Care 3.82% Technology 2.22% Consumer Defensive 1.08% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 51.65% Corporate 10.84% Government 4.27% Credit Quality
Rating Value AAA 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 18 | HDFCBANK6% ₹85 Cr 1,061,914
↑ 50 Future on HDFC Bank Ltd
Derivatives | -5% -₹75 Cr 933,400
↑ 933,400 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 18 | ICICIBANK4% ₹62 Cr 449,229 Future on Adani Green Energy Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹54 Cr 360,000
↑ 360,000 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 19 | BHARTIARTL4% ₹54 Cr 291,755 Adani Green Energy Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 25 | ADANIGREEN4% ₹54 Cr 360,000 Future on Steel Authority Of India Ltd
Derivatives | -4% -₹53 Cr 3,003,300
↑ 3,003,300 Steel Authority Of India Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 25 | SAIL4% ₹52 Cr 3,003,300 Edelweiss Liquid Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -4% ₹52 Cr 143,571 Hdb Financial Services Limited
Debentures | -3% ₹50 Cr 5,000,000 2. Tata Equity Savings Fund
Tata Equity Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 23 Jul 97 NAV (20 Feb 26) ₹56.3583 ↑ 0.03 (0.06 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹285 on 31 Jan 26 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Tata Asset Management Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.13 Sharpe Ratio 0 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 150 Exit Load 0-90 Days (0.25%),90 Days and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for Tata Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Aug 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 0.3% 3 Month -0.1% 6 Month 1.8% 1 Year 6.9% 3 Year 9.8% 5 Year 8% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 Fund Manager information for Tata Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Tata Equity Savings Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Credit Quality
Rating Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 3. Kotak Equity Savings Fund
Kotak Equity Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Oct 14 NAV (04 Aug 26) ₹27.6858 ↓ -0.02 (-0.07 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹10,223 on 30 Jun 26 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.75 Sharpe Ratio -0.17 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Jul 21 ₹10,000 31 Jul 22 ₹10,732 31 Jul 23 ₹12,045 31 Jul 24 ₹14,411 31 Jul 25 ₹14,903 31 Jul 26 ₹15,806 Returns for Kotak Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Aug 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 1.1% 3 Month 2.3% 6 Month 2.7% 1 Year 6.4% 3 Year 9.8% 5 Year 9.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 9% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2025 7.9% 2024 11.7% 2023 15.7% 2022 6.8% 2021 11.1% 2020 10.4% 2019 7.8% 2018 4.2% 2017 14% 2016 6.5% Fund Manager information for Kotak Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 13 Oct 14 11.81 Yr. Devender Singhal 1 Apr 21 5.34 Yr. Hiten Shah 3 Oct 19 6.83 Yr. Data below for Kotak Equity Savings Fund as on 30 Jun 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 51.22% Equity 35.99% Debt 12.77% Other 0.02% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 19.09% Communication Services 10.38% Consumer Cyclical 10.27% Technology 6.6% Consumer Defensive 5.92% Industrials 5.54% Utility 4.36% Basic Materials 3.71% Energy 2.18% Health Care 1.66% Real Estate 1.34% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 45.6% Corporate 13.69% Government 4.7% Credit Quality
Rating Value AA 8% AAA 92% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Kotak Liquid Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -7% ₹671 Cr 1,184,804 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 17 | BHARTIARTL6% ₹628 Cr 3,389,070 Indus Towers Ltd Ordinary Shares (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | 5348163% ₹340 Cr 8,673,698
↓ -654,500 Bharti Airtel Ltd-JUL2026
Derivatives | -3% -₹324 Cr 1,742,300
↑ 1,742,300 HDFC Bank Ltd.-JUL2026
Derivatives | -3% -₹322 Cr 4,014,400
↑ 4,014,400 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 May 25 | HDFCBANK3% ₹320 Cr 4,014,400
↑ 101,150 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 14 | MARUTI3% ₹299 Cr 212,088 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 24 | SBIN3% ₹299 Cr 2,914,289
↑ 6,000 Cnx Nifty-Jul2026
- | -3% -₹282 Cr 117,455
↑ 117,455 Adani Port and Special Economic Zone Ltd.-JUL2026
Derivatives | -3% -₹277 Cr 1,518,575
↑ 1,518,575 4. Axis Equity Saver Fund
Axis Equity Saver Fund
Growth Launch Date 14 Aug 15 NAV (04 Aug 26) ₹23.33 ↓ -0.07 (-0.30 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹875 on 30 Jun 26 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 2.26 Sharpe Ratio -0.38 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 31 Jul 21 ₹10,000 31 Jul 22 ₹10,272 31 Jul 23 ₹11,175 31 Jul 24 ₹13,191 31 Jul 25 ₹13,649 31 Jul 26 ₹14,360 Returns for Axis Equity Saver Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 4 Aug 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 1.5% 3 Month 3.9% 6 Month 2.8% 1 Year 5.9% 3 Year 9% 5 Year 7.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2025 5.4% 2024 11.1% 2023 14.6% 2022 -0.2% 2021 13.3% 2020 11.6% 2019 8.3% 2018 5.2% 2017 14.7% 2016 2.4% Fund Manager information for Axis Equity Saver Fund
Name Since Tenure Devang Shah 5 Apr 24 2.32 Yr. Hardik Shah 1 Feb 23 3.5 Yr. Mayank Hyanki 13 May 24 2.22 Yr. Krishnaa N 16 Dec 24 1.62 Yr. Data below for Axis Equity Saver Fund as on 30 Jun 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 40.45% Equity 37.51% Debt 22.02% Other 0.01% Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 25.99% Energy 8.78% Consumer Cyclical 7.99% Health Care 7.2% Basic Materials 6.44% Industrials 5.71% Communication Services 3% Consumer Defensive 1.96% Technology 1.53% Real Estate 1.19% Utility 0.98% Debt Sector Allocation
Sector Value Cash Equivalent 38.81% Government 12.36% Corporate 11.3% Credit Quality
Rating Value A 10.85% AA 29.31% AAA 59.84% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Future on BANK Index
- | -11% -₹96 Cr 3,014,125
↓ -247,550 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 15 | RELIANCE9% ₹74 Cr 575,500
↓ -13,504 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 18 | ICICIBANK7% ₹61 Cr 444,804
↑ 27,300 Future on Reliance Industries Ltd
Derivatives | -6% -₹53 Cr 410,500
↑ 410,500 HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 15 | HDFCBANK5% ₹42 Cr 526,472
↓ -253,850 7.18% Govt Stock 2033
Sovereign Bonds | -5% ₹41 Cr 4,000,000 7.1% Govt Stock 2034
Sovereign Bonds | -4% ₹36 Cr 3,500,000 Tata Steel Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 21 | TATASTEEL3% ₹26 Cr 1,387,500 Axis Money Market Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -3% ₹26 Cr 168,087 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 15 | KOTAKBANK3% ₹26 Cr 654,247
Research Highlights for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund