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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
There are various benefits of investing in a fund of funds Mutual Fund –
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Fund NAV Net Assets (Cr) 3 MO (%) 6 MO (%) 1 YR (%) 3 YR (%) 5 YR (%) 2024 (%) PGIM India Euro Equity Fund Growth ₹20.63
↑ 0.74 ₹1,050 15.3 22.1 28.7 20 0.1 18.3 Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Growth ₹263.116
↑ 5.25 ₹2,255 6.1 14.2 19.6 20.3 18.6 15.4 IDBI Nifty Index Fund Growth ₹36.2111
↓ -0.02 ₹208 9.1 11.9 16.2 20.3 11.7 ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund Growth ₹172.137
↑ 0.56 ₹215 3.1 9 14.1 18.3 15.8 11 ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Growth ₹61.2912
↑ 0.09 ₹8,190 0.2 6.4 12 21.6 15.2 2.1 IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Growth ₹51.7064
↑ 0.07 ₹100 0.1 6.3 11.9 21.3 15.1 2 UTI Nifty Index Fund Growth ₹178.687
↑ 0.47 ₹26,947 1.4 6.7 11.9 14.2 12.4 11.6 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 Fund Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF IDBI Nifty Index Fund ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund UTI Nifty Index Fund Point 1 Lower 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 2 Established 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 3 Rating: 2★ (lower mid). Rating: 4★ (upper mid). Rating: 1★ (bottom quartile). Not Rated. Top rated. Rating: 5★ (upper mid). Rating: 2★ (lower 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. Point 5 5Y 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 6 3Y 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 7 1Y 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 8 1M 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 9 Alpha: -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 10 Sharpe: 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
Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
IDBI Nifty Index Fund
ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund
ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund
UTI Nifty Index Fund
*List of Funds based on Assets >= 50 Crore & Sorted based on 1 year Return.
(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. Below is the key information for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 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 Below is the key information for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF Returns up to 1 year are on 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 Below is the key information for IDBI Nifty Index Fund Returns up to 1 year are on (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 Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 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 Below is the key information for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 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 Below is the key information for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 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 Below is the key information for UTI Nifty Index Fund Returns up to 1 year are on 1. 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.
Date Value 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 Returns for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Anandha Padmanabhan Anjeneyan 15 Feb 25 0.88 Yr. Vivek Sharma 15 Feb 25 0.88 Yr. Data below for PGIM India Euro Equity Fund as on 31 Dec 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.22% Equity 96.78% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity PGIM Jennison Emerging Mkts Eq USD W Acc
Investment Fund | -98% ₹1,032 Cr 937,990
↑ 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
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.
Date Value 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 Returns for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Abhishek Bisen 15 Nov 21 4.13 Yr. Devender Singhal 9 May 19 6.65 Yr. Data below for Kotak Asset Allocator Fund - FOF as on 31 Dec 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 6.96% Equity 68.65% Debt 8.91% Other 15.47% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Kotak Gold ETF
- | -16% ₹354 Cr 31,947,481 Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF
- | -14% ₹315 Cr 3,697,000 Kotak Infra & Econ Reform Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -10% ₹220 Cr 28,411,378 Kotak Consumption Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -10% ₹219 Cr 146,659,548 Kotak Nifty IT ETF
- | -9% ₹209 Cr 50,200,000 Kotak Gilt Inv Growth - Direct
Investment Fund | -6% ₹137 Cr 12,634,309 Kotak Nifty 50 ETF
- | -6% ₹132 Cr 4,592,500 Kotak Trsptn & Lgstcs Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹113 Cr 95,899,303 Kotak Bond Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹113 Cr 12,869,186 Kotak Quant Dir Gr
Investment Fund | -5% ₹109 Cr 70,592,506 3. 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.
Date Value 31 Jan 21 ₹10,000 31 Jan 22 ₹12,652 31 Jan 23 ₹12,934 Returns for IDBI Nifty Index Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 Fund Manager information for IDBI Nifty Index Fund
Name Since Tenure Data below for IDBI Nifty Index Fund as on 30 Jun 23
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity 4. 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 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.
Date Value 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 Returns for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Sankaran Naren 5 Sep 18 7.33 Yr. Dharmesh Kakkad 28 May 18 7.6 Yr. Sharmila D'Silva 13 May 24 1.64 Yr. Masoomi Jhurmarvala 4 Nov 24 1.16 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Advisor Series - Passive Strategy Fund as on 31 Dec 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 3.64% Equity 96.35% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity ICICI Pru Nifty Private Banks ETF
- | -19% ₹40 Cr 13,857,963 ICICI Pru Nifty Bank ETF
- | -14% ₹31 Cr 5,073,440 ICICI Pru Nifty FMCG ETF
- | -12% ₹26 Cr 4,339,300 ICICI Pru Nifty IT ETF
- | -12% ₹25 Cr 6,133,290
↓ -920,000 ICICI Prudential Nifty Metal ETF
- | -10% ₹21 Cr 18,753,493 ICICI Prudential Nifty Oil & Gas ETF
- | -8% ₹17 Cr 13,856,960 Nippon India Nifty Pharma ETF
- | -8% ₹17 Cr 7,250,000 ICICI Prudential Nifty Auto ETF
- | -7% ₹15 Cr 5,081,500 Groww BSE Power ETF
- | -4% ₹9 Cr 9,400,000
↑ 7,400,000 Motilal Oswal Nifty Realty ETF
- | -3% ₹6 Cr 725,000 5. 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.
Date Value 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 Returns for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Nishit Patel 18 Jan 21 4.96 Yr. Ajaykumar Solanki 1 Feb 24 1.92 Yr. Ashwini Shinde 18 Dec 24 1.04 Yr. Data below for ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund as on 31 Dec 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 0.03% Equity 99.93% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 5002954% ₹362 Cr 5,996,708
↑ 13,850 TVS Motor Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 5323434% ₹309 Cr 829,969
↑ 2,151 Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 22 | HAL4% ₹294 Cr 670,702
↑ 1,173 Divi's Laboratories Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | DIVISLAB4% ₹287 Cr 449,145
↑ 1,179 Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 5005473% ₹263 Cr 6,851,657
↑ 15,633 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | CHOLAFIN3% ₹254 Cr 1,494,988
↑ 8,636 Britannia Industries Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 5008253% ₹251 Cr 416,904
↑ 1,009 Varun Beverages Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | VBL3% ₹237 Cr 4,837,486
↑ 59,352 Indian Hotels Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 5008503% ₹229 Cr 3,104,788
↑ 7,095 Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | 5004003% ₹225 Cr 5,936,029
↑ 13,679 6. 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.
Date Value 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 Returns for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Sumit Bhatnagar 3 Oct 23 2.25 Yr. Data below for IDBI Nifty Junior Index Fund as on 31 Dec 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Cash 0.09% Equity 99.83% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity Vedanta Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 21 | 5002954% ₹4 Cr 73,026
↓ -894 TVS Motor Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 23 | 5323434% ₹4 Cr 10,101
↓ -126 Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd Ordinary Shares (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 22 | HAL4% ₹4 Cr 8,192
↓ -61 Divi's Laboratories Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 24 | DIVISLAB4% ₹4 Cr 5,493
↓ -34 Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 5005473% ₹3 Cr 83,206
↓ -1,157 Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Co Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 21 | CHOLAFIN3% ₹3 Cr 18,154
↓ -226 Britannia Industries Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 5008253% ₹3 Cr 5,096
↓ -63 Varun Beverages Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 23 | VBL3% ₹3 Cr 58,302
↓ -1,251 Indian Hotels Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 25 | 5008503% ₹3 Cr 37,931
↓ -436 Tata Power Co Ltd (Utilities)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 22 | 5004003% ₹3 Cr 72,426
↓ -675 7. 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.
Date Value 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 Returns for UTI Nifty Index Fund
absolute basis & more than 1 year are on CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) basis. as on 9 Feb 26 Duration Returns 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
Year Returns 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
Name Since Tenure Sharwan Kumar Goyal 31 Jul 18 7.43 Yr. Ayush Jain 2 May 22 3.67 Yr. Data below for UTI Nifty Index Fund as on 31 Dec 25
Asset Allocation
Asset Class Value Equity 100% Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
Name Holding Value Quantity HDFC Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 10 | HDFCBANK13% ₹3,429 Cr 34,590,457
↑ 752,564 Reliance Industries Ltd (Energy)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | RELIANCE9% ₹2,398 Cr 15,268,126
↑ 269,746 ICICI Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | 5321748% ₹2,169 Cr 16,151,618
↑ 341,611 Bharti Airtel Ltd (Communication Services)
Equity, Since 29 Feb 04 | BHARTIARTL5% ₹1,327 Cr 6,300,954
↑ 262,444 Infosys Ltd (Technology)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | INFY5% ₹1,280 Cr 7,920,884
↓ -188,070 Larsen & Toubro Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 04 | LT4% ₹1,084 Cr 2,655,640
↑ 53,786 State Bank of India (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | SBIN3% ₹922 Cr 9,382,211
↑ 189,869 ITC Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | ITC3% ₹878 Cr 21,791,887
↑ 445,893 Axis Bank Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 09 | 5322153% ₹823 Cr 6,480,850
↑ 136,094 Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 03 | M&M3% ₹749 Cr 2,018,623
↑ 55,148
Like every mutual fund, fund of funds also has numerous advantages. Some of them are:
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.
Multi-management investment helps retail investors to get access to funds that are not easily available for investments. A single fund of fund can take exposure in turn to Equity Funds, debt funds or even commodity based mutual funds. This ensures diversification for the retail investor by just getting into one Mutual fund.
All the funds under this category are expected to follow a due diligence process conducted by the fund manager where they need to check the background and credentials of the underlying fund managers before making an investment to ensure the strategy is in-line with expectations.
This is a good option for retail investors who wish to venture into this investment avenue with a lower ticket size.
For understanding the modalities of how multi-manager investment functions, it is important to understand the concepts of fettered and unfettered management. Fettered management is a situation when the mutual fund invests its money in a portfolio containing assets and funds managed by its own company. In other words, the money is invested in the funds of the same asset management company. In contrast, unfettered management is a situation where the mutual fund invests in external funds managed by other Asset Management Companies. Unfettered funds have an advantage over fettered funds as they can exploit opportunities from numerous funds and other schemes instead of limiting themselves to the same family funds.
The following image gives clarity on how multi-management investment can help an individual instead of a simple mutual fund to achieve their objectives.

Though multi-management investment has a lot of benefits associated with it, one of the important factors that one needs to be aware of is the fee associated with it. Investors should be aware of any charges or expenses that a mutual fund will attract and make their investments accordingly. Therefore, in a nutshell, it can be concluded fund of funds is an ideal investment option for investors who seek to enjoy a hassle free investment in mutual funds.
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A: The most significant advantage of FOFs is that it diversifies your investment and ensures good returns. If you are planning to diversify your investment portfolio, it is good to invest in FOFs. It reduces your risk and ensures that you enjoy good returns on your investments.
A: There are five different types of FOFs, and these are as follows:
Each of the FOF has unique features. For example, in gold funds you will invest in gold ETF and in multi-managers FOFs you will invest in different types of mutual funds.
A: FOFs are mutual funds, hence, when you invest you should consider your risk taking capacity and the amount of money you want to invest. The percentage of returns you expect in the given time will give you an idea of your capacity to take risks. Based on that, you should evaluate the money you want to invest. Your financial condition should also help you decide how much money you should invest in FOFs.
Once you have assessed these two factors, select a particular FOF and start investing.
A: Gold FOFs are considered one of the most secure investments. These are like gold ETFs, and when you invest in gold FOF, it is like investing in physical gold without the added issues like paying GST, Sales Tax, or wealth tax. This investment is secure as gold price never falls extensively compared to the market and hence, produces good returns. Thus, often gold FOF is considered one of the best and safest investments.
A: The Exchange Traded Funds or the ETFs are the most popular FOFs as investing in these funds is the easiest. All you need to do is open a Demat account to trade in ETFs, and there are no limitations as to the amount of money you can invest in ETFs.
A: It is taxable. As an investor, you will have to pay tax on the principal amount when you redeem your investment. If you invest in FOF for the short-term, you will have to pay taxes on the principal and the returns. However, dividend earned is not taxable as the fund house bears the taxes.
A: Different FOFs have different investment periods. However, if you want to earn maximum returns, you must invest in FOFs for a reasonably long time.
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