+91-22-489139094 Best Performing Equity Savings Funds 2026
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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An Overview About Equity Savings Funds
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.
Fund Selection Methodology used to find 4 funds
Top 4 Best Equity Savings Funds FY 26 - 27
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) SBI Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹24.2135
↑ 0.02 ₹5,919 -0.5 1 7.6 11.4 9.5 5 Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹25.8188
↑ 0.02 ₹1,195 -0.5 2.4 8.7 11.3 9.5 8 Kotak Equity Savings Fund Growth ₹26.6338
↓ -0.02 ₹9,651 -1.4 2.3 7.7 10.9 10 7.9 Axis Equity Saver Fund Growth ₹22.41
↑ 0.01 ₹927 -0.9 1.4 6 10.2 8.5 5.4 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 27 Jan 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 4 Funds showcased
Commentary SBI Equity Savings Fund Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Kotak Equity Savings Fund Axis Equity Saver Fund Point 1 Upper mid AUM (₹5,919 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹1,195 Cr). Highest AUM (₹9,651 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹927 Cr). Point 2 Established history (10+ yrs). Oldest track record among peers (11 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: 9.49% (upper mid). 5Y return: 9.49% (lower mid). 5Y return: 10.05% (top quartile). 5Y return: 8.53% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 11.35% (top quartile). 3Y return: 11.29% (upper mid). 3Y return: 10.93% (lower mid). 3Y return: 10.19% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 7.61% (lower mid). 1Y return: 8.67% (top quartile). 1Y return: 7.72% (upper mid). 1Y return: 5.96% (bottom quartile). Point 8 1M return: -0.59% (top quartile). 1M return: -1.00% (upper mid). 1M return: -1.99% (bottom quartile). 1M return: -1.41% (lower mid). 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: -0.11 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 0.48 (top quartile). Sharpe: 0.32 (upper mid). Sharpe: -0.10 (lower mid). SBI Equity Savings Fund
Edelweiss 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.
The scheme aims to generate income by investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and capital appreciation
through a moderate exposure in equity. Below is the key information for SBI Equity Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (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" Research Highlights for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Below is the key information for Edelweiss 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. SBI Equity Savings Fund
SBI Equity Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 27 May 15 NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹24.2135 ↑ 0.02 (0.07 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,919 on 31 Dec 25 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.28 Sharpe Ratio -0.11 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value Returns for SBI Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month -0.6% 3 Month -0.5% 6 Month 1% 1 Year 7.6% 3 Year 11.4% 5 Year 9.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 5% 2023 12% 2022 17.5% 2021 1.9% 2020 13.2% 2019 11.9% 2018 9.4% 2017 -0.5% 2016 14.6% 2015 6.2% Fund Manager information for SBI Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for SBI Equity Savings Fund as on 31 Dec 25
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 2. Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 13 Oct 14 NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹25.8188 ↑ 0.02 (0.09 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,195 on 31 Dec 25 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Edelweiss Asset Management Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.59 Sharpe Ratio 0.48 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 Returns for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month -1% 3 Month -0.5% 6 Month 2.4% 1 Year 8.7% 3 Year 11.3% 5 Year 9.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 8% 2023 13.4% 2022 12.9% 2021 3.2% 2020 11.7% 2019 13% 2018 7% 2017 3.8% 2016 15.1% 2015 4.6% Fund Manager information for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund as on 31 Dec 25
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 (27 Jan 26) ₹26.6338 ↓ -0.02 (-0.09 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹9,651 on 31 Dec 25 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 1.75 Sharpe Ratio 0.32 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 Returns for Kotak Equity Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month -2% 3 Month -1.4% 6 Month 2.3% 1 Year 7.7% 3 Year 10.9% 5 Year 10% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 9.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 7.9% 2023 11.7% 2022 15.7% 2021 6.8% 2020 11.1% 2019 10.4% 2018 7.8% 2017 4.2% 2016 14% 2015 6.5% Fund Manager information for Kotak Equity Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Kotak Equity Savings Fund as on 31 Dec 25
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 4. Axis Equity Saver Fund
Axis Equity Saver Fund
Growth Launch Date 14 Aug 15 NAV (27 Jan 26) ₹22.41 ↑ 0.01 (0.04 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹927 on 31 Dec 25 Category Hybrid - Equity Savings AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 2.26 Sharpe Ratio -0.1 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 Returns for Axis Equity Saver Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 27 Jan 26 Duration Returns 1 Month -1.4% 3 Month -0.9% 6 Month 1.4% 1 Year 6% 3 Year 10.2% 5 Year 8.5% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 5.4% 2023 11.1% 2022 14.6% 2021 -0.2% 2020 13.3% 2019 11.6% 2018 8.3% 2017 5.2% 2016 14.7% 2015 2.4% Fund Manager information for Axis Equity Saver Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for Axis Equity Saver Fund as on 31 Dec 25
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
All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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Research Highlights for SBI Equity Savings Fund