{"id":224386,"date":"2026-08-31T15:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T15:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T09:51:07","slug":"aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b947.8359 as of 28 August 2026 and manages \u20b91,665 Cr in scheme assets. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 55.34%, 37.95% and 26.32% respectively, and the scheme is tagged High Risk. Our view is that this fund can suit investors who want gold-linked exposure through a fund of fund structure and can tolerate sharp swings, but it is more appropriate for a longer holding period than for short-term capital protection.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s strong multi-year numbers stand out, but the recent path has also been uneven, which matters for anyone expecting a straight-line move. The portfolio is fully in the other-cap bucket and is almost entirely tied to gold ETF exposure, so the fund\u2019s behaviour is likely to remain closely linked to gold-market trends rather than equity-style diversification.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Aditya_Birla_SL_Gold\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Aditya Birla SL Gold?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Aditya Birla SL Gold?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b947.8359<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,665 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>01 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Fund of Fund<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>Nil after 15 days; 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Mehul Dama, Priya Sridhar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Mehul Dama and Priya Sridhar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>11.98%<\/td>\n<td>-0.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>2.76%<\/td>\n<td>3.39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>55.34%<\/td>\n<td>-2.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>37.95%<\/td>\n<td>6.40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>26.32%<\/td>\n<td>7.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent 1-month return was very strong, which suggests a sharp upswing in the fund\u2019s underlying gold exposure. That said, the 3-month return is more modest and only slightly below the benchmark, so the shorter window does not show the same strength as the 1-month figure.<\/p>\n<p>Over 1 year, the fund has clearly outpaced the benchmark, and the 3-year and 5-year figures also remain well ahead of the benchmark\u2019s returns. This tells us the longer-run trend has been constructive even though the path has not been smooth. The 1-year series also shows some pullback after a strong rise, which is normal for a gold-linked fund and is one reason the risk label matters.<\/p>\n<p>What matters for investors is that the fund has not delivered its returns in a straight line. The 3-year and 5-year records still support the case that the strategy has worked better over fuller market cycles, while the weaker 3-month read shows that short periods can look quite different from the longer pattern.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Aditya_Birla_SL_Gold\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Aditya Birla SL Gold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Aditya Birla SL Gold? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>55.34%<\/td>\n<td>37.95%<\/td>\n<td>26.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">SBI Silver ETF FOF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>105.32%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/kotak-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>104.11%<\/td>\n<td>46.57%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/zerodha-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">Zerodha Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>103.51%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/axis-silver-fof-g-direct-plan\">Axis Silver FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>102.65%<\/td>\n<td>46.63%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-silver-etf-fof-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Silver ETF FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>102.43%<\/td>\n<td>46.38%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639. On the available return data, this fund trails the silver-focused peers on 1-year performance, while its own 3-year and 5-year records remain materially stronger than the peer figures that are available for those horizons. That creates a clear split between short-term and longer-term comparison. The short window highlights how different gold and silver-linked moves can be, while the longer windows show that this fund has compounded steadily enough to remain relevant for investors focused on gold exposure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Market-cap bucket<\/th>\n<th>Allocation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Large Cap<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mid Cap<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Small Cap<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Other Cap<\/td>\n<td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Allocation<\/th>\n<th>Holdings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>DOMESTIC MUTUAL FUNDS UNITS &#8211; GOLD<\/td>\n<td>79.94%<\/td>\n<td>ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE GOLD ETF (79.94%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>DOMESTIC MUTUAL FUNDS UNITS<\/td>\n<td>20.01%<\/td>\n<td>ADITYA BIRLA SUN LIFE GOLD ETF (20.01%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The portfolio is entirely in the other-cap bucket, which is consistent with a fund of fund that invests through another scheme rather than directly across equity market-cap buckets. That means the usual large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap split does not really apply here, and the fund\u2019s movement is likely to be driven far more by the gold exposure than by company-selection across market segments.<\/p>\n<p>The first sector at 79.94% is materially larger than the next listed sector at 20.01%, so the portfolio is very concentrated around one core theme. In practical terms, the gold ETF exposure may have the greatest influence on behaviour, while the second bucket appears to be a smaller satellite allocation within the same broad idea.<\/p>\n<p>Because the holdings are tied to a single underlying gold ETF name, the fund\u2019s day-to-day pattern may stay closely linked to gold price moves and related fund-level changes. That can be useful for investors who want gold exposure in mutual-fund form, but it also means diversification benefits are limited.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund is better suited to investors who can accept High Risk and who are looking for a longer horizon rather than a short trading window. The 1-year return is much stronger than the benchmark, and the 3-year and 5-year records are also ahead of the benchmark, but the shorter 3-month spell shows that the journey can be choppy.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is simple: you get focused gold-linked exposure through a fund of fund structure, but you do not get broad market diversification from the portfolio itself. Investors who want a satellite allocation linked to gold and can live with volatility may find the return pattern and portfolio construction acceptable, while those who need smoother short-term outcomes may find the swings too wide.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Exit load is nil after 15 days. If units are sold on or before 15 days, the exit load is 1%.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>Its NAV is \u20b947.8359 as of 28 August 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The fund\u2019s returns are 55.34% for 1 year, 37.95% for 3 years and 26.32% for 5 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has outpaced the benchmark across 1 year, 3 years and 5 years, while the 3-month return has been slightly below the benchmark.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What kind of risk and portfolio structure does it have?<\/strong><br \/>It is tagged High Risk and the portfolio is fully in the other-cap bucket. The largest sector allocation is 79.94% in domestic mutual fund units linked to gold.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Mehul Dama and Priya Sridhar. Exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days, and nil after 15 days.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Plan has a stronger long-term return pattern than its benchmark, but the recent path has not been uniform, which is important for investors to recognise. On the available peer return data, its 1-year performance is below the silver-focused comparables, yet its 3-year and 5-year numbers remain solid. The High Risk tag, combined with a concentrated gold-linked portfolio, makes it more suitable for investors who want thematic exposure and can stay patient through volatility.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 31 August 2026 at 3:19 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"aditya-birla-sl-gold-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Fund of Fund\",\"dateCreated\":\"01 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":47.8359,\"valueReference\":\"as of 28 Aug 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"1665 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.2\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":55.3447},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":37.9486},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":26.3156},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Mehul Dama, Priya Sridhar\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla SL Gold Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its NAV is \u20b947.8359 as of 28 August 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s returns are 55.34% for 1 year, 37.95% for 3 years and 26.32% for 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outpaced the benchmark across 1 year, 3 years and 5 years, while the 3-month return has been slightly below the benchmark.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the minimum SIP amount?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9100.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What kind of risk and portfolio structure does it have?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is tagged High Risk and the portfolio is fully in the other-cap bucket. 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