+91-22-48913909Which SIP Is Best for 5 Years? Top Mutual Fund SIPs Explained
Choosing the Top SIP for a 5-year investment is one of the most common questions Indian investors ask today — especially for goals like buying a car, planning a wedding, or creating a home down payment.
The short answer is — there is no single best SIP for everyone.
The ideal SIP for 5 years depends on three factors:
- your risk tolerance
- your return expectations
- and the mutual fund category you choose
For a 5-year time horizon, investors should focus on stable equity and hybrid Mutual Funds, rather than high-risk small-cap or thematic funds.
In this guide, we explain -
- which SIP categories work best for 5 years
- top performing mutual fund SIPs based on consistency
- how much return you can realistically expect
- and a step-by-step method to select the right fund for your goal
Best SIP Options for 5-Year Investment (Quick Summary)
| Investor Type | Ideal SIP Category |
|---|---|
| Conservative | Hybrid Fund |
| Moderate | Flexi Cap Funds |
| Moderate–Aggressive | Large & mid cap funds |
| High Risk | Ideally not recommended for 5 years |
- Small-cap and sectoral funds are generally not suitable for a 5-year SIP due to high Volatility.
1. Why SIP Is Ideal for a 5-Year Investment
Most Indian investors today prefer SIP because it solves three major problems:
✔ Prevents timing the market
You invest every month — in highs and lows — automatically averaging your cost.
✔ Helps you beat inflation
- Inflation is now ~5–6%.
- Fixed deposits rarely beat this over 5 years. But mutual funds, especially equity and hybrid categories, have historically delivered 10–13% CAGR.
✔ Builds a disciplined habit
Even a ₹1,000 or ₹2,000 monthly SIP compounds to a meaningful amount in five years.
✔ Flexible + Customisable
You can:
- Pause SIP
- Increase or decrease amount
- Withdraw partially
- Switch funds
- Stop anytime
This flexibility is perfect for medium-term goals.
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Key SIP Trends Every Investor Should Know
Understanding the SIP environment helps you choose smarter.
Record SIP inflows
According to AMFI, SIP inflows consistently hit all-time highs throughout 2024. This shows -
- Higher investor confidence
- Strong participation from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
- More long-term investors staying invested
Rise of Flexi Cap and Large & Mid Cap funds
These categories outperformed small caps in 2024 due to better risk-adjusted returns. This makes them suitable for a 5-year goal.
Market volatility rose in 2024
Events like global rate cuts, elections, and geopolitical uncertainty increased volatility. SIPs benefit from volatility due to rupee-cost averaging.
Younger investors dominate
The average SIP investor age dropped to 28–32 years.
Most popular SIP tenure: 5 years
A 5-year period perfectly balances -
- Growth potential
- Risk moderation
- Goal-based planning
Is 5 Years Enough for Equity SIP?
- Yes, but with the right categories.
- Not all Equity Funds suit a 5-year SIP.
Here’s why:
- Small-cap and sectoral funds can be extremely volatile in short horizons.
- Hybrid and flexi-cap funds reduce downside risk.
- Large caps offer stability when markets are uncertain.
So,
- ✔ Equity is suitable for 5 years if you stick to stable categories
- ✔ Hybrid funds are perfect for conservative investors
How to Choose the Best SIP Plan for a 5-Year Goal
Choosing the right SIP for a 5-year horizon isn’t complicated — but it does need a bit of structure. Here’s a clean, practical way to do it -
Step 1: Understand Your Risk Comfort
Ask yourself one question: How much market ups-and-downs can I genuinely handle?
- If you prefer stability: go with Hybrid Funds or Large-Cap Funds
- If you’re okay with moderate swings: Flexi-Cap Funds are a balanced choice
- If you want higher growth and can stay calm during volatility: choose Large & Mid-Cap Funds
Your risk level automatically decides your category.
Step 2: Evaluate the Fund Properly
Once you know the category, check a few core metrics to ensure you’re not picking a weak fund -
- A fund with at least 5 years of history
- Consistent rolling returns, not just one lucky year
- A low to reasonable expense ratio
- Controlled volatility (standard deviation shouldn’t be too high for the category)
- A fund manager with a solid, steady track record
These checks tell you if the fund is reliable.
Step 3: Skip High-Risk Funds for This Timeframe
For a 5-year goal, it's smarter to avoid categories that swing too wildly -
- Small cap funds
- Sector or thematic funds
- Pure international fund
They’re fantastic for long-term wealth but unpredictable for a 5-year SIP. They are good to plan for something beyond 8 to 10 years.
Step 4: Review Once a Year — Not Every Month
A simple yearly check is enough. Look at -
- How the entire category is doing (not just your fund)
- Major changes in the Portfolio
- Any shifts in the Risk-o-Meter
If everything looks stable, continue the SIP. If the category itself is struggling for long, consider switching.
Expected SIP Returns for 5-Year Investment
Based on long-term historical data:
| Fund Category | Expected CAGR |
|---|---|
| Hybrid Funds | 8% – 10% |
| Large cap funds | 10% – 11% |
| Flexi Cap Funds | 11% – 13% |
| Large & Mid Cap | 12% – 14% |
These are indicative returns, not guaranteed. Actual returns depend on market cycles and discipline.
How Much Can SIP Grow in 5 Years?
| Monthly SIP | Approx Value (12% CAGR) |
|---|---|
| ₹3,000 | ₹2.45 lakh |
| ₹5,000 | ₹4.10 lakh |
| ₹10,000 | ₹8.20 lakh |
| ₹20,000 | ₹16.40 lakh |
The above figures are indicative and based on assumed returns.
Your actual SIP returns will depend on:
- monthly SIP investment amount
- investment duration
- expected rate of return
To calculate your personalised SIP returns:
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Fund Selection Methodology used to find 10 funds
Best SIP Plans for 5 Year Investment in FY 26 - 27
Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) Min SIP Investment 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) DSP World Gold Fund Growth ₹63.9103
↓ -2.35 ₹1,975 500 28.7 64.3 164.1 58.8 31 167.1 SBI Gold Fund Growth ₹46.1239
↓ -0.55 ₹15,024 500 22.4 47.5 81.5 39.7 27.3 71.5 ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund Growth ₹48.6828
↓ -0.60 ₹6,338 100 22.1 47 81.2 39.5 27.1 72 IDBI Gold Fund Growth ₹41.0563
↓ -0.23 ₹809 500 22.5 47 81 39.4 27.4 79 Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Growth ₹60.2398
↓ -0.65 ₹7,160 100 22.2 47.2 81.2 39.3 27.1 71.2 Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund Growth ₹45.7966
↓ -0.53 ₹1,781 100 22.6 47.3 81.3 39.3 27 72 HDFC Gold Fund Growth ₹47.0527
↓ -0.50 ₹11,458 300 22.3 47.3 81.1 39.2 27.1 71.3 Kotak Gold Fund Growth ₹60.4235
↓ -0.62 ₹6,556 1,000 22.3 47.4 81.1 39.2 26.9 70.4 Axis Gold Fund Growth ₹45.6698
↓ -0.53 ₹2,835 1,000 21.9 46.9 80 39.1 27.1 69.8 SBI PSU Fund Growth ₹36.0126
↓ -0.17 ₹5,980 500 8.2 16.7 28.2 32.2 26.7 11.3 Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Research Highlights & Commentary of 10 Funds showcased
Commentary DSP World Gold Fund SBI Gold Fund ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund IDBI Gold Fund Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund HDFC Gold Fund Kotak Gold Fund Axis Gold Fund SBI PSU Fund Point 1 Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,975 Cr). Highest AUM (₹15,024 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹6,338 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹809 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹7,160 Cr). Bottom quartile AUM (₹1,781 Cr). Top quartile AUM (₹11,458 Cr). Upper mid AUM (₹6,556 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹2,835 Cr). Lower mid AUM (₹5,980 Cr). Point 2 Oldest track record among peers (18 yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (13+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Established history (13+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (14+ yrs). Established history (15+ yrs). Point 3 Top rated. Rating: 2★ (upper mid). Rating: 1★ (lower mid). Not Rated. Rating: 2★ (upper mid). Rating: 3★ (top quartile). Rating: 1★ (lower mid). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Rating: 2★ (upper mid). Point 4 Risk profile: High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: Moderately High. Risk profile: High. Point 5 5Y return: 30.96% (top quartile). 5Y return: 27.34% (upper mid). 5Y return: 27.14% (upper mid). 5Y return: 27.42% (top quartile). 5Y return: 27.12% (lower mid). 5Y return: 26.98% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 27.13% (upper mid). 5Y return: 26.87% (bottom quartile). 5Y return: 27.07% (lower mid). 5Y return: 26.72% (bottom quartile). Point 6 3Y return: 58.76% (top quartile). 3Y return: 39.67% (top quartile). 3Y return: 39.53% (upper mid). 3Y return: 39.36% (upper mid). 3Y return: 39.34% (upper mid). 3Y return: 39.27% (lower mid). 3Y return: 39.20% (lower mid). 3Y return: 39.18% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 39.06% (bottom quartile). 3Y return: 32.21% (bottom quartile). Point 7 1Y return: 164.13% (top quartile). 1Y return: 81.52% (top quartile). 1Y return: 81.17% (upper mid). 1Y return: 80.98% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 81.25% (upper mid). 1Y return: 81.30% (upper mid). 1Y return: 81.11% (lower mid). 1Y return: 81.06% (lower mid). 1Y return: 80.04% (bottom quartile). 1Y return: 28.24% (bottom quartile). Point 8 Alpha: 2.12 (top quartile). 1M return: 4.44% (upper mid). 1M return: 4.02% (bottom quartile). 1M return: 5.04% (top quartile). 1M return: 4.60% (upper mid). 1M return: 4.23% (lower mid). 1M return: 4.39% (lower mid). 1M return: 4.70% (upper mid). 1M return: 4.05% (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.05 (top quartile). Point 9 Sharpe: 3.41 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (lower mid). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Alpha: 0.00 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 0.63 (bottom quartile). Point 10 Information ratio: -0.47 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 3.25 (lower mid). Sharpe: 3.10 (lower mid). Sharpe: 3.48 (top quartile). Sharpe: 3.01 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 3.08 (bottom quartile). Sharpe: 3.29 (upper mid). Sharpe: 3.55 (top quartile). Sharpe: 3.44 (upper mid). Information ratio: -0.63 (bottom quartile). DSP World Gold Fund
SBI Gold Fund
ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
IDBI Gold Fund
Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
HDFC Gold Fund
Kotak Gold Fund
Axis Gold Fund
SBI PSU Fund
*Funds mentioned are considering best "The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek capital appreciation by investing predominantly in units of MLIIF - WGF. The Scheme may, at the discretion of the Investment Manager, also invest in the units of other similar overseas mutual fund schemes, which may constitute a significant part of its corpus. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in money market securities and/or units of money market/liquid schemes of DSP Merrill Lynch Mutual Fund, in order to meet liquidity requirements from time to time. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized." Below is the key information for DSP World Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The scheme seeks to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by SBI - ETF Gold (Previously known as SBI GETS). Research Highlights for SBI Gold Fund Below is the key information for SBI Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund (the Scheme) is a fund of funds scheme with the primary objective to generate returns by investing in units of ICICI Prudential Gold Exchange Traded Fund (IPru Gold ETF).
However, there can be no assurance that the investment objectives of the Scheme will be realized. Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the Scheme will be to generate returns that correspond closely to the returns generated by IDBI Gold Exchange Traded Fund (IDBI GOLD ETF). Research Highlights for IDBI Gold Fund Below is the key information for IDBI Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to provide returns that closely correspond to returns provided by Reliance ETF Gold BeES. Research Highlights for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Below is the key information for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund Returns up to 1 year are on An Open ended Fund of Funds Scheme with the investment objective to provide returns that tracks returns provided by Birla Sun Life Gold ETF (BSL Gold ETF). Research Highlights for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund Below is the key information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To seek capital appreciation by investing in units of HDFC Gold Exchange Traded Fund (HGETF). Research Highlights for HDFC Gold Fund Below is the key information for HDFC Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The investment objective of the scheme is to generate returns by investing in units of Kotak Gold Exchange Traded Fund. Research Highlights for Kotak Gold Fund Below is the key information for Kotak Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on To generate returns that closely correspond to returns generated by Axis Gold ETF. Research Highlights for Axis Gold Fund Below is the key information for Axis Gold Fund Returns up to 1 year are on The objective of the scheme would be to provide investors with opportunities for long-term growth in capital along with the liquidity of an open-ended scheme through an active management of investments in a diversified basket of equity stocks of domestic Public Sector Undertakings and in debt and money market instruments issued by PSUs AND others. Research Highlights for SBI PSU Fund Below is the key information for SBI PSU Fund Returns up to 1 year are on CAGR returns for over 3 years and fund having atleast have market history (Fund age) of 3 year and have minimum 500 Crore of asset under management.
1. DSP World Gold Fund
DSP World Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 14 Sep 07 NAV (05 Mar 26) ₹63.9103 ↓ -2.35 (-3.55 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,975 on 31 Jan 26 Category Equity - Global AMC DSP BlackRock Invmt Managers Pvt. Ltd. Rating ☆☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.41 Sharpe Ratio 3.41 Information Ratio -0.47 Alpha Ratio 2.12 Min Investment 1,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,843 28 Feb 23 ₹9,241 29 Feb 24 ₹8,778 28 Feb 25 ₹13,911 28 Feb 26 ₹41,909 Returns for DSP World Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 10.8% 3 Month 28.7% 6 Month 64.3% 1 Year 164.1% 3 Year 58.8% 5 Year 31% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 10.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 167.1% 2023 15.9% 2022 7% 2021 -7.7% 2020 -9% 2019 31.4% 2018 35.1% 2017 -10.7% 2016 -4% 2015 52.7% Fund Manager information for DSP World Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Jay Kothari 1 Mar 13 12.93 Yr. Data below for DSP World Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Basic Materials 95.89% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.55% Equity 95.89% Debt 0.01% Other 2.56% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity BGF World Gold I2
Investment Fund | -74% ₹1,458 Cr 1,177,658
↓ -41,596 VanEck Gold Miners ETF
- | GDX25% ₹497 Cr 573,719 Treps / Reverse Repo Investments
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -2% ₹35 Cr Net Receivables/Payables
Net Current Assets | -1% -₹15 Cr 2. SBI Gold Fund
SBI Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 12 Sep 11 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹46.1239 ↓ -0.55 (-1.19 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹15,024 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.3 Sharpe Ratio 3.25 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 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 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,758 28 Feb 23 ₹11,753 29 Feb 24 ₹13,021 28 Feb 25 ₹17,592 28 Feb 26 ₹32,463 Returns for SBI Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4.4% 3 Month 22.4% 6 Month 47.5% 1 Year 81.5% 3 Year 39.7% 5 Year 27.3% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 71.5% 2023 19.6% 2022 14.1% 2021 12.6% 2020 -5.7% 2019 27.4% 2018 22.8% 2017 6.4% 2016 3.5% 2015 10% Fund Manager information for SBI Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Raviprakash Sharma 12 Sep 11 14.4 Yr. Data below for SBI Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.93% Other 98.07% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity SBI Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹14,966 Cr 1,097,211,666
↑ 145,868,881 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -2% ₹306 Cr Net Receivable / Payable
CBLO | -2% -₹248 Cr 3. ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 11 Oct 11 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹48.6828 ↓ -0.60 (-1.22 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,338 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.38 Sharpe Ratio 3.1 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-15 Months (2%),15 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,780 28 Feb 23 ₹11,684 29 Feb 24 ₹12,959 28 Feb 25 ₹17,514 28 Feb 26 ₹32,246 Returns for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4% 3 Month 22.1% 6 Month 47% 1 Year 81.2% 3 Year 39.5% 5 Year 27.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.6% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 72% 2023 19.5% 2022 13.5% 2021 12.7% 2020 -5.4% 2019 26.6% 2018 22.7% 2017 7.4% 2016 0.8% 2015 8.9% Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Manish Banthia 27 Sep 12 13.36 Yr. Nishit Patel 29 Dec 20 5.1 Yr. Ashwini Bharucha 1 Nov 25 0.25 Yr. Venus Ahuja 1 Nov 25 0.25 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.73% Other 97.27% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹6,265 Cr 448,751,665
↑ 56,893,421 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -3% ₹174 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -2% -₹101 Cr 4. IDBI Gold Fund
IDBI Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 14 Aug 12 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹41.0563 ↓ -0.23 (-0.57 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹809 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited Rating Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.64 Sharpe Ratio 3.48 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 500 Exit Load 0-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,605 28 Feb 23 ₹11,620 29 Feb 24 ₹12,874 28 Feb 25 ₹17,362 28 Feb 26 ₹31,849 Returns for IDBI Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 5% 3 Month 22.5% 6 Month 47% 1 Year 81% 3 Year 39.4% 5 Year 27.4% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 79% 2023 18.7% 2022 14.8% 2021 12% 2020 -4% 2019 24.2% 2018 21.6% 2017 5.8% 2016 1.4% 2015 8.3% Fund Manager information for IDBI Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Sumit Bhatnagar 1 Jun 24 1.67 Yr. Data below for IDBI Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2% Other 98% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity LIC MF Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹803 Cr 537,952
↑ 44,100 Treps
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -2% ₹16 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -1% -₹11 Cr 5. Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Mar 11 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹60.2398 ↓ -0.65 (-1.07 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹7,160 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC Nippon Life Asset Management Ltd. Rating ☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.35 Sharpe Ratio 3.01 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-1 Years (2%),1 Years and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,782 28 Feb 23 ₹11,684 29 Feb 24 ₹12,966 28 Feb 25 ₹17,402 28 Feb 26 ₹32,081 Returns for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4.6% 3 Month 22.2% 6 Month 47.2% 1 Year 81.2% 3 Year 39.3% 5 Year 27.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 12.7% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 71.2% 2023 19% 2022 14.3% 2021 12.3% 2020 -5.5% 2019 26.6% 2018 22.5% 2017 6% 2016 1.7% 2015 11.6% Fund Manager information for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund
Name Since Tenure Himanshu Mange 23 Dec 23 2.11 Yr. Data below for Nippon India Gold Savings Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.5% Other 98.5% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Nippon India ETF Gold BeES
- | -100% ₹7,154 Cr 527,059,679
↑ 44,753,946 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹36 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -0% -₹29 Cr Cash Margin - Ccil
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -0% ₹0 Cr Cash
Net Current Assets | -0% ₹0 Cr 00 6. Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 20 Mar 12 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹45.7966 ↓ -0.53 (-1.14 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,781 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC Birla Sun Life Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆☆☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.51 Sharpe Ratio 3.08 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 100 Min SIP Investment 100 Exit Load 0-365 Days (1%),365 Days and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,843 28 Feb 23 ₹11,807 29 Feb 24 ₹12,989 28 Feb 25 ₹17,497 28 Feb 26 ₹32,252 Returns for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4.2% 3 Month 22.6% 6 Month 47.3% 1 Year 81.3% 3 Year 39.3% 5 Year 27% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 72% 2023 18.7% 2022 14.5% 2021 12.3% 2020 -5% 2019 26% 2018 21.3% 2017 6.8% 2016 1.6% 2015 11.5% Fund Manager information for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Priya Sridhar 31 Dec 24 1.09 Yr. Data below for Aditya Birla Sun Life Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.07% Other 97.93% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Aditya BSL Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹1,770 Cr 122,558,766
↑ 14,664,583 Clearing Corporation Of India Limited
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -3% ₹45 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -2% -₹34 Cr 7. HDFC Gold Fund
HDFC Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 24 Oct 11 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹47.0527 ↓ -0.50 (-1.05 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹11,458 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.49 Sharpe Ratio 3.29 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 300 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,771 28 Feb 23 ₹11,688 29 Feb 24 ₹12,934 28 Feb 25 ₹17,380 28 Feb 26 ₹32,158 Returns for HDFC Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4.4% 3 Month 22.3% 6 Month 47.3% 1 Year 81.1% 3 Year 39.2% 5 Year 27.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.4% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 71.3% 2023 18.9% 2022 14.1% 2021 12.7% 2020 -5.5% 2019 27.5% 2018 21.7% 2017 6.6% 2016 2.8% 2015 10.1% Fund Manager information for HDFC Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Arun Agarwal 15 Feb 23 2.96 Yr. Nandita Menezes 29 Mar 25 0.85 Yr. Data below for HDFC Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.44% Other 98.56% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹11,455 Cr 840,685,437
↑ 92,026,020 Treps - Tri-Party Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹154 Cr Net Current Assets
Net Current Assets | -1% -₹152 Cr 8. Kotak Gold Fund
Kotak Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 25 Mar 11 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹60.4235 ↓ -0.62 (-1.02 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹6,556 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.5 Sharpe Ratio 3.55 Information Ratio 0 Alpha Ratio 0 Min Investment 5,000 Min SIP Investment 1,000 Exit Load 0-6 Months (2%),6-12 Months (1%),12 Months and above(NIL) Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
Date Value 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,681 28 Feb 23 ₹11,678 29 Feb 24 ₹12,912 28 Feb 25 ₹17,286 28 Feb 26 ₹31,914 Returns for Kotak Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4.7% 3 Month 22.3% 6 Month 47.4% 1 Year 81.1% 3 Year 39.2% 5 Year 26.9% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 12.8% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 70.4% 2023 18.9% 2022 13.9% 2021 11.7% 2020 -4.7% 2019 26.6% 2018 24.1% 2017 7.3% 2016 2.5% 2015 10.2% Fund Manager information for Kotak Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 25 Mar 11 14.87 Yr. Jeetu Sonar 1 Oct 22 3.34 Yr. Data below for Kotak Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 1.63% Other 98.37% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Kotak Gold ETF
- | -100% ₹6,544 Cr 502,813,962
↑ 31,071,029 Triparty Repo
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹59 Cr Net Current Assets/(Liabilities)
Net Current Assets | -1% -₹47 Cr 9. Axis Gold Fund
Axis Gold Fund
Growth Launch Date 20 Oct 11 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹45.6698 ↓ -0.53 (-1.15 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,835 on 31 Jan 26 Category Gold - Gold AMC Axis Asset Management Company Limited Rating ☆ Risk Moderately High Expense Ratio 0.5 Sharpe Ratio 3.44 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 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹10,774 28 Feb 23 ₹11,753 29 Feb 24 ₹13,072 28 Feb 25 ₹17,493 28 Feb 26 ₹32,250 Returns for Axis Gold Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 4% 3 Month 21.9% 6 Month 46.9% 1 Year 80% 3 Year 39.1% 5 Year 27.1% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 11.1% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 69.8% 2023 19.2% 2022 14.7% 2021 12.5% 2020 -4.7% 2019 26.9% 2018 23.1% 2017 8.3% 2016 0.7% 2015 10.7% Fund Manager information for Axis Gold Fund
Name Since Tenure Aditya Pagaria 9 Nov 21 4.23 Yr. Pratik Tibrewal 1 Feb 25 1 Yr. Data below for Axis Gold Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.53% Other 97.47% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Axis Gold ETF
- | -99% ₹2,810 Cr 215,661,784
↑ 19,832,646 Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -1% ₹35 Cr Net Receivables / (Payables)
CBLO | -0% -₹9 Cr 10. SBI PSU Fund
SBI PSU Fund
Growth Launch Date 7 Jul 10 NAV (06 Mar 26) ₹36.0126 ↓ -0.17 (-0.46 %) Net Assets (Cr) ₹5,980 on 31 Jan 26 Category Equity - Sectoral AMC SBI Funds Management Private Limited Rating ☆☆ Risk High Expense Ratio 1.89 Sharpe Ratio 0.63 Information Ratio -0.63 Alpha Ratio 0.05 Min Investment 5,000 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 28 Feb 21 ₹10,000 28 Feb 22 ₹11,846 28 Feb 23 ₹13,615 29 Feb 24 ₹26,250 28 Feb 25 ₹24,523 28 Feb 26 ₹34,330 Returns for SBI PSU Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 5 Mar 26 Duration Returns 1 Month 1.8% 3 Month 8.2% 6 Month 16.7% 1 Year 28.2% 3 Year 32.2% 5 Year 26.7% 10 Year 15 Year Since launch 8.5% Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
Year Returns 2024 11.3% 2023 23.5% 2022 54% 2021 29% 2020 32.4% 2019 -10% 2018 6% 2017 -23.8% 2016 21.9% 2015 16.2% Fund Manager information for SBI PSU Fund
Name Since Tenure Rohit Shimpi 1 Jun 24 1.67 Yr. Data below for SBI PSU Fund as on 31 Jan 26
Equity Sector Allocation
Sector Value Financial Services 34.09% Utility 29.59% Energy 13.91% Industrials 12.42% Basic Materials 7.01% Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 2.9% Equity 97.02% Debt 0.08% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | SBIN18% ₹1,069 Cr 9,927,500 Bharat Electronics Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 24 | BEL10% ₹583 Cr 12,975,000 NTPC Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | NTPC9% ₹550 Cr 15,443,244 Power Grid Corp Of India Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 10 | POWERGRID9% ₹511 Cr 19,935,554
↑ 2,300,000 GAIL (India) Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 May 24 | GAIL8% ₹488 Cr 29,150,000 Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | BPCL6% ₹354 Cr 9,700,000 Bank of Baroda (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 24 | BANKBARODA6% ₹329 Cr 11,000,000 NMDC Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 23 | NMDC4% ₹227 Cr 27,900,000 Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Jun 21 | INDIANB4% ₹221 Cr 2,427,235 Oil India Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 24 | OIL3% ₹196 Cr 3,850,000
Common SIP Mistakes You Should Absolutely Avoid
Even smart investors slip up with SIPs — not because they lack discipline, but because some habits feel “right” even when they aren’t. Here are the most common traps to stay away from -
1. Chasing Last Year’s Top Performer
Many investors simply pick a fund that delivered the highest returns last year. But market cycles change quickly, and last year’s chart-topper can easily cool off. Choose consistency—not temporary fame.
2. Starting a SIP Without a Clear Goal
A SIP works best when you know why you’re Investing. When there’s no clear goal, you lose track of how much you should invest or how long you need to stay invested. A defined purpose keeps you disciplined.
3. Pausing SIPs When Markets Fall
This is one of the biggest mistakes. Market dips are actually the best time to accumulate more units at cheaper prices. Stopping your SIP during a fall is like stopping your workout right before you get fit.
4. Using Small-Cap or Mid-Cap Funds for a 5-Year Goal
These categories are fantastic for long-term wealth, but they can swing wildly in the short run. For a 5-year horizon, the volatility can become a roadblock. Safer, steadier categories are better suited for such timelines.
5. Overlooking the Expense Ratio
Most investors skip this tiny detail. But even a small difference in expense ratio can change your long-term returns. Think of it as a silent cost—one that you must keep an eye on.
6. Never Reviewing or Rebalancing Your SIPs
SIPs are not “set and forget.” Your goals or risk appetite may change, and so might the fund’s strategy or performance. A quick annual review keeps your investments aligned and healthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Which SIP is best for 5 years with low risk?
A: Hybrid funds and large-cap funds are suitable, but there is still there could be some risk attached.
2. Can SIP give guaranteed returns?
A: No. Mutual funds are market-linked.
3. Should I stop SIP if market falls?
A: No. Market corrections benefit SIP investors.
4. Is lump sum better than SIP for 5 years?
A: For most investors, SIP is safer due to volatility control.
Conclusion
A 5-year SIP is one of the smartest ways to build medium-term wealth. The key is choosing the right fund category, avoiding unnecessary risk, and staying disciplined.
SIPs turn -
- Small monthly amounts
- Into meaningful wealth
- Through rupee-cost averaging + compounding
In the current market environment, systematic investing through SIPs remains one of the most effective ways to build medium-term wealth.
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