{"id":228380,"date":"2026-09-02T16:49:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=228380"},"modified":"2026-09-02T16:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:19:46","slug":"aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity 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-psu-equity-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b939.83 as of 01 Sep 2026 and an AUM of \u20b95,986 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 15.95%, 21.89% and 24.31%, and it sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a fund for investors who can accept sharp swings in exchange for strong multi-year compounding. The portfolio is tilted toward financials, power, capital goods and other PSU-linked names, so the journey can differ meaningfully from a broad-market benchmark.<\/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 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-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-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Aditya_Birla_SL_PSU_Equity\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity?<\/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-psu-equity-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-psu-equity-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-psu-equity-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-psu-equity-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-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Aditya_Birla_SL_PSU_Equity_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\" title=\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\">What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_the_benchmark\" title=\"How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?\">How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_listed_peer_funds_on_recent_returns\" title=\"How does it compare with the listed peer funds on recent returns?\">How does it compare with the listed peer funds on recent returns?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\" title=\"Is there a minimum SIP amount?\">Is there a minimum SIP amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\" title=\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\">Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-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>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b939.83 as of 01 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b95,986 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>30 Dec 2019<\/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>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 30D, Nil after 30D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Dhaval Gala<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Dhaval Gala.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 01 Sep 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>-0.57%<\/td>\n<td>-2.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>0.89%<\/td>\n<td>2.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>15.95%<\/td>\n<td>-2.9%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>21.89%<\/td>\n<td>6.01%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>24.31%<\/td>\n<td>6.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent pattern has stayed uneven, but the fund has still held up better than the benchmark over the latest 1-month period. A small loss over 1 month after a positive 3-month stretch suggests the path is still choppy, which is consistent with a PSU-oriented equity strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The longer trend is much stronger. The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are all well ahead of the benchmark\u2019s corresponding returns, which tells us the strategy has delivered meaningful compounding over full market cycles rather than only in short bursts. That outperformance matters because it shows the fund has not relied solely on one favorable quarter or one isolated rally.<\/p>\n<p>Over 3 years and 5 years, the gap with the benchmark remains large, so the core story is one of stronger longer-run growth with intermittent volatility along the way. The 3-month figure is modest, which tempers the recent picture, but it does not change the broader trend that the fund has outpaced the benchmark by a wide margin over medium and longer horizons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 01 Sep 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_PSU_Equity\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity?<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 PSU Equity? 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-psu-equity-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>15.95%<\/td>\n<td>21.89%<\/td>\n<td>24.31%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-strategic-metal-and-energy-equity-fof-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>69.33%<\/td>\n<td>35.82%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sbi-automotive-opportunities-fund-g-direct-plan\">SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>33.54%<\/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\/aditya-birla-sl-mfg-equity-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL Mfg. Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>29.18%<\/td>\n<td>22.59%<\/td>\n<td>16.39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/hdfc-pharma-and-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28.66%<\/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-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28.47%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return trails several of the peer funds listed here, especially the stronger sector-focused strategies that have posted higher recent gains. That said, the current fund\u2019s 3-year return is broadly in line with Aditya Birla SL Mfg. Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan and remains meaningfully ahead of the funds with only shorter-horizon figures available.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-year picture is mixed but still constructive. The fund\u2019s 24.31% 5-year return is higher than the 16.39% shown by Aditya Birla SL Mfg. Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan, which suggests better long-run compounding among the peers with available 5-year data. The short-term comparison and the longer-term comparison therefore tell different stories: recent relative performance is softer, while the multi-year record remains solid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 01 Sep 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>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>17.55%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>NTPC Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>7.65%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>6.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Capital Goods<\/td>\n<td>6.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GAIL (India) Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Gas Transmission<\/td>\n<td>5.12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Electronics Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Capital Goods<\/td>\n<td>4.63%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bank of Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.32%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Union Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>3.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>3.51%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PNB Housing Finance Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>3.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 63.18% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/aditya-birla-sl-psu-equity-fund-g-direct-plan\">Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest position, State Bank of India at 17.55%, is sizeable enough to matter on its own and is likely to have greater influence than any other single holding. After that, weights step down fairly quickly into the 7% to 3% range, which means the top of the portfolio is clearly more important than the lower end of the list.<\/p>\n<p>There is still breadth beyond the first few names, because the disclosed holdings span 32 positions and the top 10 together account for 63.18% of the portfolio. That suggests a noticeable concentration in a relatively small group of PSU-linked and infrastructure-heavy names, while the rest of the portfolio may provide a longer tail of smaller contributors.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the practical implication is that performance may be influenced more by a handful of large positions than by a fully diversified index-like spread. That does not make the portfolio one-dimensional, but it does mean the fund\u2019s return pattern could stay closely tied to the fortunes of the largest banking, power and industrial holdings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 01 Sep 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 suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can hold through uneven returns. The 1-year figure is respectable, but the stronger signal comes from the 3-year and 5-year numbers, which show that the strategy has rewarded patience better than short-term timing.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is that the fund\u2019s PSU and infrastructure tilt can produce periods of sharper movement than a broad market fund, even though it has beaten the benchmark across the longer horizons shown here. Investors who want the possibility of stronger long-run compounding and can accept volatility may find the profile more relevant than someone seeking steady, benchmark-like behavior.<\/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><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> 1% if units are sold on or before 30 days; no exit load after 30 days.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 01 Sep 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<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_current_NAV_of_Aditya_Birla_SL_PSU_Equity_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of Aditya Birla SL PSU Equity Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b939.83 as of 01 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_funds_1-year_3-year_and_5-year_returns\"><\/span>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund\u2019s returns are 15.95% over 1 year, 21.89% over 3 years and 24.31% over 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_has_the_fund_performed_versus_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How has the fund performed versus the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has outpaced the benchmark across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods. The benchmark figures for those same periods are -2.9%, 6.01% and 6.43%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_listed_peer_funds_on_recent_returns\"><\/span>How does it compare with the listed peer funds on recent returns?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its 1-year return is lower than the peer funds shown here with available 1-year figures, but its 3-year and 5-year record is still competitive among the peers with comparable data. The short-term and longer-term pictures are not the same.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_minimum_SIP_amount\"><\/span>Is there a minimum SIP amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 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