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7 Best Fund of Funds in India 2026

Updated on February 8, 2026 , 41602 views

fund of funds is one of the best Mutual Funds for investors whose investment amounts are not too large and it is easier to manage one fund (a fund of funds) rather than a number of Mutual Funds. In this form of mutual fund investment strategy, investors get to hold a number of funds under the umbrella of a single fund, hence the name funds of funds.

Often going by the name of multi-manager investment; it is considered as one of the mutual fund categories. One of the key advantages of multi-manager investments is that at a lower ticket size, the investor can diversify themselves across a gamut of mutual fund schemes. So let us go through the numerous aspects of fund of funds like why to invest in a fund of funds, advantages of fund of funds, fund of funds in India, the performance of fund of funds, and other important aspects.

What are Fund of Funds?

In simple words, a Mutual Fund Investing its collected pool of money in another mutual fund (one or maybe more) is referred to as fund of funds. Investors in their portfolios take exposure to different funds and keep track of them separately. However, by Investing in multi-manager mutual funds this process gets more simplified as investors need to track only one fund, which in turn holds numerous mutual funds within it. Assume an individual has invested in 10 different funds having exposure in various financial assets like stocks, Bonds, government securities, gold, etc. However, he finds it difficult in managing those funds as he needs to keep a track of each fund separately. Therefore, to avoid such hassles, the investor invests money in a multi-management investment (or a single funds of funds strategy) which has its stakes in different Mutual Funds.

What are the Types of Fund of Funds?

1. Asset allocation funds

These funds consist of a diverse asset pool – with securities comprising of equity, debt instruments, precious metals, etc. This allows Asset Allocation funds to generate high returns through the best performing instrument, at a reduced risk level guaranteed by the relatively stable securities present in the Portfolio.

2. Gold funds

Investing in different Mutual Funds, primarily trading in gold securities are gold funds. Fund of funds belonging to this category can have a portfolio of Mutual Funds or the gold trading companies themselves, depending upon the concerned asset management company.

3. International fund of funds

Mutual Funds operating in foreign countries are targeted by the international fund of funds. This allows investors to potentially yield higher returns through the best-performing stocks and bonds of the respective country.

4. Multi-manager fund of funds

This is the most common type of fund of funds Mutual Funds available in the market. The asset base of such a fund comprises of various professionally managed Mutual Funds, all of which have a different portfolio concentration. A multi-manager fund of funds usually has multiple portfolio managers, each dealing with a specific asset present in the Mutual Fund.

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5. ETF Fund of Funds

Fund of funds comprising Exchange Traded Fund in their portfolio is a popular investment tool in the country. Investing in an ETF through fund of funds is more accessible than a direct investment in this instrument. This is because ETFs require the a Demat Trading Account while investing in ETF fund of funds have no such limitations.

However, ETFs have a slightly higher risk factor associated with them as they are traded like shares in the stock market, making these fund of funds more susceptible to the Volatility of the market.

Who should Invest in Fund of Funds?

The main aim of the top fund of funds is to maximise returns by investing in a varied portfolio posing minimal risk. Individuals with access to a small pool of financial resources which they can spare for a more extended period of time can choose such a Mutual Fund. Since the portfolio of such funds consists of varying Types of Mutual Funds, it ensures access to high-value funds as well.

Ideally, investors with relatively fewer resources and low liquidity needs can choose to invest in the top fund of funds available in the market. This enables them to earn maximum returns at minimal risk.

Advantages of Investing in Fund of Funds

There are various benefits of investing in a fund of funds Mutual Fund –

1. Diversification

Fund of funds target various Best Performing Mutual Funds in the market, each specialising in a particular asset or sector of fund. This ensures gains through diversification, as both returns and risks are optimised due to underlying portfolio variety.

2. Professionally trained managers

Fund of funds is managed by highly trained people with years of experience. Proper analysis and calculated market predictions made by such portfolio managers ensure high yields through intricate investment strategies.

3. Low resource requirements

An individual with limited financial resources can easily invest in the top fund of funds available to earn higher profits. Monthly investment schemes can also be availed while choosing a fund of funds to invest in.

Limitations of Fund of Funds

1. Expense ratio

Expense ratios to manage a fund of funds Mutual Funds are higher than standard Mutual Funds, as it has a higher managing expense. Added expenses include primarily choosing the right asset to invest in, which keeps on fluctuating periodically.

2. Tax

Tax levied on a fund of funds are payable by an investor, only during redemption of the principal amount. However, during recovery, both short-term and long-term Capital Gains are subjected to tax deductions, depending upon the annual income of the investor and the time period of investment.

Fund Selection Methodology used to find 7 funds

  • Category: Others
  • AUM Range: 50 to 100000 Cr
  • Sorted On : 1-year return (high to low)
  • Tags: fof
  • No Of Funds: 7

Best Performing Fund of Funds to Invest 2026

FundNAVNet Assets (Cr)3 MO (%)6 MO (%)1 YR (%)3 YR (%)5 YR (%)2024 (%)
PGIM India Euro Equity Fund Growth ₹20.63
↑ 0.74
₹1,05015.322.128.7200.118.3
Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Growth ₹263.116
↑ 5.25
₹2,2556.114.219.620.318.615.4
IDBI Nifty Index Fund Growth ₹36.2111
↓ -0.02
₹2089.111.916.220.311.7
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund Growth ₹172.137
↑ 0.56
₹2153.1914.118.315.811
ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Growth ₹61.2912
↑ 0.09
₹8,1900.26.41221.615.22.1
IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Growth ₹51.7064
↑ 0.07
₹1000.16.311.921.315.12
UTI Nifty Index Fund Growth ₹178.687
↑ 0.47
₹26,9471.46.711.914.212.411.6
Note: Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR basis. as on 9 Feb 26

Research Highlights & Commentary of 7 Funds showcased

Commentary PGIM India Euro Equity FundKotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOFIDBI Nifty Index FundICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy FundICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index FundIDBI Nifty Junior Index FundUTI Nifty Index Fund
Point 1Lower mid AUM (₹1,050 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹2,255 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹208 Cr).Lower mid AUM (₹215 Cr).Upper mid AUM (₹8,190 Cr).Bottom quartile AUM (₹100 Cr).Highest AUM (₹26,947 Cr).
Point 2Established history (18+ yrs).Established history (21+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (22+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Established history (15+ yrs).Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
Point 3Rating: 2★ (lower mid).Rating: 4★ (upper mid).Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).Not Rated.Top rated.Rating: 5★ (upper mid).Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
Point 4Risk 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.
Point 55Y return: 0.12% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 18.57% (top quartile).5Y return: 11.74% (bottom quartile).5Y return: 15.85% (upper mid).5Y return: 15.21% (upper mid).5Y return: 15.14% (lower mid).5Y return: 12.38% (lower mid).
Point 63Y return: 19.96% (lower mid).3Y return: 20.25% (lower mid).3Y return: 20.28% (upper mid).3Y return: 18.26% (bottom quartile).3Y return: 21.59% (top quartile).3Y return: 21.29% (upper mid).3Y return: 14.20% (bottom quartile).
Point 71Y return: 28.70% (top quartile).1Y return: 19.63% (upper mid).1Y return: 16.16% (upper mid).1Y return: 14.05% (lower mid).1Y return: 12.00% (lower mid).1Y return: 11.90% (bottom quartile).1Y return: 11.89% (bottom quartile).
Point 81M return: 6.07% (top quartile).1M return: 3.24% (upper mid).1M return: 3.68% (upper mid).1M return: 1.56% (bottom quartile).1M return: 1.94% (lower mid).1M return: 1.92% (lower mid).1M return: 1.05% (bottom quartile).
Point 9Alpha: -12.95 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).Alpha: -1.03 (bottom quartile).Alpha: 1.65 (top quartile).Alpha: -0.80 (lower mid).Alpha: -0.89 (lower mid).Alpha: -0.28 (upper mid).
Point 10Sharpe: 1.08 (top quartile).Sharpe: 0.89 (upper mid).Sharpe: 1.04 (upper mid).Sharpe: 0.44 (lower mid).Sharpe: -0.12 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: -0.13 (bottom quartile).Sharpe: 0.49 (lower mid).

PGIM India Euro Equity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,050 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 0.12% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 19.96% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 28.70% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 6.07% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: -12.95 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.08 (top quartile).

Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF

  • Upper mid AUM (₹2,255 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 18.57% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 20.25% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 19.63% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 3.24% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.89 (upper mid).

IDBI Nifty Index Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹208 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 11.74% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 20.28% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 16.16% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 3.68% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -1.03 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.04 (upper mid).

ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹215 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.85% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 18.26% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 14.05% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.56% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 1.65 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.44 (lower mid).

ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,190 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.21% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 21.59% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 12.00% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.94% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.80 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.12 (bottom quartile).

IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹100 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.14% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 21.29% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 11.90% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.92% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.89 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.13 (bottom quartile).

UTI Nifty Index Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹26,947 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.38% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 14.20% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 11.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.05% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.28 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.49 (lower mid).

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*List of Funds based on Assets >= 50 Crore & Sorted based on 1 year Return.

1. PGIM India Euro Equity Fund

(Erstwhile DHFL Pramerica Top Euroland Offshore Fund)

The primary investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital growth from a diversified portfolio of units of overseas mutual funds.

Research Highlights for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹1,050 Cr).
  • Established history (18+ yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: High.
  • 5Y return: 0.12% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 19.96% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 28.70% (top quartile).
  • 1M return: 6.07% (top quartile).
  • Alpha: -12.95 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.08 (top quartile).
  • Information ratio: -0.20 (upper mid).
  • Higher exposure to Technology vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~97%).
  • Largest holding PGIM Jennison Emerging Mkts Eq USD W Acc (~98.4%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~100.0%.

Below is the key information for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund

PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
Growth
Launch Date 11 Sep 07
NAV (09 Feb 26) ₹20.63 ↑ 0.74   (3.72 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹1,050 on 31 Dec 25
Category Others - Fund of Fund
AMC Pramerica Asset Managers Private Limited
Rating
Risk High
Expense Ratio 1.63
Sharpe Ratio 1.08
Information Ratio -0.2
Alpha Ratio -12.95
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.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹8,152
31 Jan 23₹6,341
31 Jan 24₹6,684
31 Jan 25₹8,184
31 Jan 26₹10,977

PGIM India Euro Equity Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹307,716.
Net Profit of ₹7,716
Invest Now

Returns for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 6.1%
3 Month 15.3%
6 Month 22.1%
1 Year 28.7%
3 Year 20%
5 Year 0.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 18.3%
2023 20.6%
2022 14.6%
2021 -35.6%
2020 -1.9%
2019 20.5%
2018 21.4%
2017 -10.3%
2016 14.6%
2015 -6.7%
Fund Manager information for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
NameSinceTenure
Anandha Padmanabhan Anjeneyan15 Feb 250.88 Yr.
Vivek Sharma15 Feb 250.88 Yr.

Data below for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.22%
Equity96.78%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
PGIM Jennison Emerging Mkts Eq USD W Acc
Investment Fund | -
98%₹1,032 Cr937,990
↑ 46,701
Clearing Corporation Of India Ltd.
CBLO/Reverse Repo | -
2%₹17 Cr
Net Receivables / (Payables)
Net Current Assets | -
0%₹0 Cr

2. Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio created by investing in specified open-ended equity, and debt schemes of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund. However, there is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized

Research Highlights for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF

  • Upper mid AUM (₹2,255 Cr).
  • Established history (21+ yrs).
  • Rating: 4★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 18.57% (top quartile).
  • 3Y return: 20.25% (lower mid).
  • 1Y return: 19.63% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 3.24% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.89 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.00 (upper mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Government.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~69%).
  • High-quality debt (AAA/AA ~100%).
  • Largest holding Kotak Gold ETF (~15.7%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~39.4%.

Below is the key information for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF

Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
Growth
Launch Date 9 Aug 04
NAV (09 Feb 26) ₹263.116 ↑ 5.25   (2.04 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹2,255 on 31 Dec 25
Category Others - Fund of Fund
AMC Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Co Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 1
Sharpe Ratio 0.89
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.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹12,328
31 Jan 23₹13,722
31 Jan 24₹17,359
31 Jan 25₹20,012
31 Jan 26₹24,137

Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹481,656.
Net Profit of ₹181,656
Invest Now

Returns for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 3.2%
3 Month 6.1%
6 Month 14.2%
1 Year 19.6%
3 Year 20.3%
5 Year 18.6%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 16.4%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 15.4%
2023 19%
2022 23.4%
2021 11.3%
2020 25%
2019 25%
2018 10.3%
2017 4.4%
2016 13.7%
2015 8.8%
Fund Manager information for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
NameSinceTenure
Abhishek Bisen15 Nov 214.13 Yr.
Devender Singhal9 May 196.65 Yr.

Data below for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash6.96%
Equity68.65%
Debt8.91%
Other15.47%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Kotak Gold ETF
- | -
16%₹354 Cr31,947,481
Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF
- | -
14%₹315 Cr3,697,000
Kotak Infra & Econ Reform Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
10%₹220 Cr28,411,378
Kotak Consumption Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
10%₹219 Cr146,659,548
Kotak Nifty IT ETF
- | -
9%₹209 Cr50,200,000
Kotak Gilt Inv Growth - Direct
Investment Fund | -
6%₹137 Cr12,634,309
Kotak Nifty 50 ETF
- | -
6%₹132 Cr4,592,500
Kotak Trsptn & Lgstcs Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
5%₹113 Cr95,899,303
Kotak Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
5%₹113 Cr12,869,186
Kotak Quant Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -
5%₹109 Cr70,592,506

3. IDBI Nifty Index Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to invest in the stocks and equity related instruments comprising the S&P CNX Nifty Index in the same weights as these stocks represented in the Index with the intent to replicate the performance of the Total Returns Index of S&P CNX Nifty index. The scheme will adopt a passive investment strategy and will seek to achieve the investment objective by minimizing the tracking error between the S&P CNX Nifty index (Total Returns Index) and the scheme.

Research Highlights for IDBI Nifty Index Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹208 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 11.74% (bottom quartile).
  • 3Y return: 20.28% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 16.16% (upper mid).
  • 1M return: 3.68% (upper mid).
  • Alpha: -1.03 (bottom quartile).
  • Sharpe: 1.04 (upper mid).
  • Information ratio: -3.93 (lower mid).

Below is the key information for IDBI Nifty Index Fund

IDBI Nifty Index Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Jun 10
NAV (28 Jul 23) ₹36.2111 ↓ -0.02   (-0.06 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹208 on 30 Jun 23
Category Others - Index Fund
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 0.9
Sharpe Ratio 1.04
Information Ratio -3.93
Alpha Ratio -1.03
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹12,652
31 Jan 23₹12,934

IDBI Nifty Index Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹405,518.
Net Profit of ₹105,518
Invest Now

Returns for IDBI Nifty Index Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 3.7%
3 Month 9.1%
6 Month 11.9%
1 Year 16.2%
3 Year 20.3%
5 Year 11.7%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 10.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
Fund Manager information for IDBI Nifty Index Fund
NameSinceTenure

Data below for IDBI Nifty Index Fund as on 30 Jun 23

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity

4. ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund

(Erstwhile ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Long Term Savings Plan)

The primary investment objective of this Plan is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in the schemes of domestic or offshore Mutual Fund(s) mainly having asset allocation to: • Equity and equity related securities and • A small portion in debt and money market instruments. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund

  • Lower mid AUM (₹215 Cr).
  • Established history (22+ yrs).
  • Not Rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.85% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 18.26% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 14.05% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.56% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: 1.65 (top quartile).
  • Sharpe: 0.44 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: 0.81 (top quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~96%).
  • Largest holding ICICI Pru Nifty Private Banks ETF (~18.6%).
  • Top-3 holdings concentration ~44.9%.

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund

ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund
Growth
Launch Date 18 Dec 03
NAV (10 Feb 26) ₹172.137 ↑ 0.56   (0.33 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹215 on 31 Dec 25
Category Others - Fund of Fund
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating Not Rated
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 0.42
Sharpe Ratio 0.44
Information Ratio 0.81
Alpha Ratio 1.65
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 1,000
Exit Load 0-3 Years (1%),3 Years and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹13,088
31 Jan 23₹13,606
31 Jan 24₹18,002
31 Jan 25₹20,107
31 Jan 26₹22,417

ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹447,579.
Net Profit of ₹147,579
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.6%
3 Month 3.1%
6 Month 9%
1 Year 14.1%
3 Year 18.3%
5 Year 15.8%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 13.7%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 11%
2023 15.9%
2022 29.3%
2021 4.2%
2020 30.3%
2019 10.7%
2018 6.7%
2017 4%
2016 19.2%
2015 11.2%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sankaran Naren5 Sep 187.33 Yr.
Dharmesh Kakkad28 May 187.6 Yr.
Sharmila D'Silva13 May 241.64 Yr.
Masoomi Jhurmarvala4 Nov 241.16 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash3.64%
Equity96.35%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
ICICI Pru Nifty Private Banks ETF
- | -
19%₹40 Cr13,857,963
ICICI Pru Nifty Bank ETF
- | -
14%₹31 Cr5,073,440
ICICI Pru Nifty FMCG ETF
- | -
12%₹26 Cr4,339,300
ICICI Pru Nifty IT ETF
- | -
12%₹25 Cr6,133,290
↓ -920,000
ICICI Prudential Nifty Metal ETF
- | -
10%₹21 Cr18,753,493
ICICI Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF
- | -
8%₹17 Cr13,856,960
Nippon India Nifty Pharma ETF
- | -
8%₹17 Cr7,250,000
ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto ETF
- | -
7%₹15 Cr5,081,500
Groww BSE Power ETF
- | -
4%₹9 Cr9,400,000
↑ 7,400,000
Motilal Oswal Nifty Realty ETF
- | -
3%₹6 Cr725,000

5. ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

The fund's objective is to invest in companies whose securities are included in Nifty Junior Index and to endeavor to achieve the returns of the above index as closely as possible, though subject to tracking error. The fund intends to track only 90-95% of the Index i.e. it will always keep cash balance between 5-10% of the Net Asset to meet the redemption and other liquidity requirements. However, as and when the liquidity in the Index improves the fund intends to track up to 100% of the Index. The fund will not seek to outperform the CNX Nifty Junior. The objective is that the performance of the NAV of the fund should closely track the performance of the CNX Nifty Junior over the same period subject to tracking error.

Research Highlights for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

  • Upper mid AUM (₹8,190 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Top rated.
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.21% (upper mid).
  • 3Y return: 21.59% (top quartile).
  • 1Y return: 12.00% (lower mid).
  • 1M return: 1.94% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.80 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.12 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -6.68 (lower mid).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Corporate.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~100%).
  • Largest holding Vedanta Ltd (~4.4%).

Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
Growth
Launch Date 25 Jun 10
NAV (10 Feb 26) ₹61.2912 ↑ 0.09   (0.14 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹8,190 on 31 Dec 25
Category Others - Index Fund
AMC ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 0.66
Sharpe Ratio -0.13
Information Ratio -6.68
Alpha Ratio -0.8
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 100
Exit Load 0-7 Days (0.25%),7 Days and above(NIL)

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹12,908
31 Jan 23₹12,335
31 Jan 24₹17,386
31 Jan 25₹19,803
31 Jan 26₹21,294

ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹447,579.
Net Profit of ₹147,579
Invest Now

Returns for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.9%
3 Month 0.2%
6 Month 6.4%
1 Year 12%
3 Year 21.6%
5 Year 15.2%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 12.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 2.1%
2023 27.2%
2022 26.3%
2021 0.1%
2020 29.5%
2019 14.3%
2018 0.6%
2017 -8.8%
2016 45.7%
2015 7.6%
Fund Manager information for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
NameSinceTenure
Nishit Patel18 Jan 214.96 Yr.
Ajaykumar Solanki1 Feb 241.92 Yr.
Ashwini Shinde18 Dec 241.04 Yr.

Data below for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash0.03%
Equity99.93%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 500295
4%₹362 Cr5,996,708
↑ 13,850
TVS Motor Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 532343
4%₹309 Cr829,969
↑ 2,151
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 22 | HAL
4%₹294 Cr670,702
↑ 1,173
Divi's Laboratories Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | DIVISLAB
4%₹287 Cr449,145
↑ 1,179
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 500547
3%₹263 Cr6,851,657
↑ 15,633
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | CHOLAFIN
3%₹254 Cr1,494,988
↑ 8,636
Britannia Industries Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 500825
3%₹251 Cr416,904
↑ 1,009
Varun Beverages Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | VBL
3%₹237 Cr4,837,486
↑ 59,352
Indian Hotels Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 500850
3%₹229 Cr3,104,788
↑ 7,095
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | 500400
3%₹225 Cr5,936,029
↑ 13,679

6. IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to invest in the stocks and equity related instruments comprising the CNX Nifty Junior Index in the same weights as these stocks represented in the Index with the intent to replicate the performance of the Total Returns Index of CNX Nifty Junior Index. The scheme will adopt a passive investment strategy and will seek to achieve the investment objective by minimizing the tracking error between the CNX Nifty Junior Index (Total Returns Index) and the scheme.

Research Highlights for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

  • Bottom quartile AUM (₹100 Cr).
  • Established history (15+ yrs).
  • Rating: 5★ (upper mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 15.14% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 21.29% (upper mid).
  • 1Y return: 11.90% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.92% (lower mid).
  • Alpha: -0.89 (lower mid).
  • Sharpe: -0.13 (bottom quartile).
  • Information ratio: -7.49 (bottom quartile).
  • Top sector: Financial Services.
  • Top bond sector: Cash Equivalent.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~100%).
  • Largest holding Vedanta Ltd (~4.4%).

Below is the key information for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund
Growth
Launch Date 20 Sep 10
NAV (10 Feb 26) ₹51.7064 ↑ 0.07   (0.14 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹100 on 31 Dec 25
Category Others - Index Fund
AMC IDBI Asset Management Limited
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 0.86
Sharpe Ratio -0.13
Information Ratio -7.49
Alpha Ratio -0.89
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹12,917
31 Jan 23₹12,378
31 Jan 24₹17,354
31 Jan 25₹19,743
31 Jan 26₹21,212

IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹447,579.
Net Profit of ₹147,579
Invest Now

Returns for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1.9%
3 Month 0.1%
6 Month 6.3%
1 Year 11.9%
3 Year 21.3%
5 Year 15.1%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.3%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 2%
2023 26.9%
2022 25.7%
2021 0.4%
2020 29.6%
2019 13.7%
2018 0.5%
2017 -9.3%
2016 43.6%
2015 6.9%
Fund Manager information for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sumit Bhatnagar3 Oct 232.25 Yr.

Data below for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Cash0.09%
Equity99.83%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 500295
4%₹4 Cr73,026
↓ -894
TVS Motor Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 532343
4%₹4 Cr10,101
↓ -126
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 22 | HAL
4%₹4 Cr8,192
↓ -61
Divi's Laboratories Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | DIVISLAB
4%₹4 Cr5,493
↓ -34
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 500547
3%₹3 Cr83,206
↓ -1,157
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | CHOLAFIN
3%₹3 Cr18,154
↓ -226
Britannia Industries Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 500825
3%₹3 Cr5,096
↓ -63
Varun Beverages Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | VBL
3%₹3 Cr58,302
↓ -1,251
Indian Hotels Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 500850
3%₹3 Cr37,931
↓ -436
Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | 500400
3%₹3 Cr72,426
↓ -675

7. UTI Nifty Index Fund

The principal investment objective of the scheme is to invest in stocks of companies comprising Nifty 50 Index and endeavour to achieve return equivalent to Nifty 50 by “passive” investment. The scheme will be managed by replicating the index in the same weightage as in the Nifty 50 Index with the intention of minimising the performance differences between the scheme and the Nifty 50 Index in capital terms, subject to market liquidity, costs of trading, management expenses and other factors which may cause tracking error. The scheme would alter the scrips/weights as and when the same are altered in the Nifty 50 Index.

Research Highlights for UTI Nifty Index Fund

  • Highest AUM (₹26,947 Cr).
  • Oldest track record among peers (25 yrs).
  • Rating: 2★ (lower mid).
  • Risk profile: Moderately High.
  • 5Y return: 12.38% (lower mid).
  • 3Y return: 14.20% (bottom quartile).
  • 1Y return: 11.89% (bottom quartile).
  • 1M return: 1.05% (bottom quartile).
  • Alpha: -0.28 (upper mid).
  • Sharpe: 0.49 (lower mid).
  • Information ratio: -9.35 (bottom quartile).
  • Higher exposure to Financial Services vs peer median.
  • Equity-heavy allocation (~100%).
  • Largest holding HDFC Bank Ltd (~12.7%).

Below is the key information for UTI Nifty Index Fund

UTI Nifty Index Fund
Growth
Launch Date 6 Mar 00
NAV (10 Feb 26) ₹178.687 ↑ 0.47   (0.26 %)
Net Assets (Cr) ₹26,947 on 31 Dec 25
Category Others - Index Fund
AMC UTI Asset Management Company Ltd
Rating
Risk Moderately High
Expense Ratio 0.29
Sharpe Ratio 0.49
Information Ratio -9.35
Alpha Ratio -0.28
Min Investment 5,000
Min SIP Investment 500
Exit Load NIL

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.

DateValue
31 Jan 21₹10,000
31 Jan 22₹12,827
31 Jan 23₹13,189
31 Jan 24₹16,342
31 Jan 25₹17,836
31 Jan 26₹19,382

UTI Nifty Index Fund SIP Returns

   
My Monthly Investment:
Investment Tenure:
Years
Expected Annual Returns:
%
Total investment amount is ₹300,000
expected amount after 5 Years is ₹415,684.
Net Profit of ₹115,684
Invest Now

Returns for UTI Nifty Index Fund

Returns up to 1 year are on absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26

DurationReturns
1 Month 1%
3 Month 1.4%
6 Month 6.7%
1 Year 11.9%
3 Year 14.2%
5 Year 12.4%
10 Year
15 Year
Since launch 11.8%
Historical performance (Yearly) on absolute basis
YearReturns
2024 11.6%
2023 9.6%
2022 20.9%
2021 5.3%
2020 25.2%
2019 15.5%
2018 13.2%
2017 4.3%
2016 29.7%
2015 4%
Fund Manager information for UTI Nifty Index Fund
NameSinceTenure
Sharwan Kumar Goyal31 Jul 187.43 Yr.
Ayush Jain2 May 223.67 Yr.

Data below for UTI Nifty Index Fund as on 31 Dec 25

Asset Allocation
Asset ClassValue
Equity100%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 10 | HDFCBANK
13%₹3,429 Cr34,590,457
↑ 752,564
Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | RELIANCE
9%₹2,398 Cr15,268,126
↑ 269,746
ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | 532174
8%₹2,169 Cr16,151,618
↑ 341,611
Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 04 | BHARTIARTL
5%₹1,327 Cr6,300,954
↑ 262,444
Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | INFY
5%₹1,280 Cr7,920,884
↓ -188,070
Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 04 | LT
4%₹1,084 Cr2,655,640
↑ 53,786
State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | SBIN
3%₹922 Cr9,382,211
↑ 189,869
ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | ITC
3%₹878 Cr21,791,887
↑ 445,893
Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 09 | 532215
3%₹823 Cr6,480,850
↑ 136,094
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | M&M
3%₹749 Cr2,018,623
↑ 55,148

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Like every mutual fund, fund of funds also has numerous advantages. Some of them are:

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One of the key primary benefits is portfolio diversification. Here, despite investing in one single fund, the investment is made in several mutual fund schemes, where the fund is allocated in an optimal manner with the aim to earn maximum returns at a given level of risk.

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