{"id":249505,"date":"2026-09-16T14:12:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/helios-mid-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T14:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:42:50","slug":"helios-mid-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/helios-mid-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/helios-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> currently has a NAV of \u20b913.89 as of 15 September 2026, with scheme AUM of \u20b92,228 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 10.68%, 0% and 0% respectively, and the scheme sits in the High Risk category.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a mid-cap equity fund that has shown a reasonable 1-year showing, but the absence of longer track record numbers makes the longer-horizon picture incomplete. The portfolio leans on a fairly focused set of holdings, so investors need to be comfortable with a higher level of stock-specific movement.<\/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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Helios_Mid_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Helios Mid Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Helios Mid Cap?<\/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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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\/helios-mid-cap-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>\u20b913.89 as of 15 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b92,228 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.79%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>13 Mar 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,000<\/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 Mid Cap<\/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>Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 3M, Nil after 3M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Alok Bahl, Pratik Singh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Alok Bahl and Pratik Singh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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>-2.18%<\/td>\n<td>-4.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>3.43%<\/td>\n<td>-1.38%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>10.68%<\/td>\n<td>2.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In the recent 1-month window, the fund was negative but still held up better than the benchmark, which fell more sharply. That tells us the scheme has not been immune to short-term swings, yet it has shown some relative resilience versus the index.<\/p>\n<p>The 3-month picture is stronger, with the fund in positive territory while the benchmark remained negative. This suggests the recent recovery has been more effective at the fund level than for the benchmark, even though the path has not been smooth.<\/p>\n<p>Over 1 year, the fund\u2019s return of 10.68% is comfortably ahead of the benchmark\u2019s 2.67%. The one-year path also shows periods of drawdown and recovery rather than a straight line, so the fund\u2019s behaviour has been cyclical. Because the scheme was launched on 13 March 2025, 3-year and 5-year return figures are not available, and that keeps the longer-compounding assessment limited for now.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the key reading is that the fund has recently outpaced its benchmark, but the track record is still short. That means the present edge has to be weighed against the fact that there is not yet a multi-year return history to judge consistency across a full market cycle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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_Helios_Mid_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Helios Mid Cap?<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 Helios Mid Cap? 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\/helios-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>10.68%<\/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\/hsbc-midcap-fund-g-direct-plan\">HSBC Midcap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>16.86%<\/td>\n<td>22.92%<\/td>\n<td>18.09%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/woc-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">WOC Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11.85%<\/td>\n<td>21.03%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/iti-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">ITI Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>9.12%<\/td>\n<td>19.14%<\/td>\n<td>15.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/baroda-bnp-paribas-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Baroda BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.87%<\/td>\n<td>16.11%<\/td>\n<td>14.75%<\/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 sits below the strongest 1-year peer returns in this set, especially versus HSBC Midcap Fund Direct Growth Plan and WOC Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan. However, it is still ahead of ITI Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Baroda BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan on 1-year numbers, so the short-term picture is mixed rather than one-sided.<\/p>\n<p>The longer-horizon comparison is less direct because the current fund does not yet have 3-year or 5-year figures. Among peers with those periods available, HSBC Midcap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a much stronger multi-year record, while ITI Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Baroda BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan also show firmer longer-term numbers than the current fund can currently match. The short-term and longer-term peer stories therefore point in different directions: recent momentum is acceptable, but the scheme still lacks a mature history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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>One 97 Communications Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>3.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Apar Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Capital Goods<\/td>\n<td>2.95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Piramal Finance Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fortis Healthcare Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>2.44%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aditya Birla Capital Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coforge Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>2.39%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>360 One Wam Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The Phoenix Mills Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Realty<\/td>\n<td>2.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 25.85% of the portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/helios-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p>The largest holding, One 97 Communications Ltd., has a weight of 3.43%, which is not especially large for a mid-cap portfolio. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is modest rather than steep, moving from 3.43% to 2.36%, so the visible core positions are fairly close in size.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the top 10 holdings together account for only 25.85% of the portfolio, while the scheme discloses 68 holdings in total. That combination suggests the portfolio may be spread across a relatively long tail of smaller positions, which could reduce dependence on any single name while still leaving individual stock moves relevant.<\/p>\n<p>Because the top holdings are clustered in the 2% to 3% range, no single position dominates the visible list. The structure looks moderately diversified across the disclosed holdings, but it is still a mid-cap equity fund, so stock selection and sector rotation may matter more than they would in a broad market index product.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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 can accept High Risk and who are comfortable with a mid-cap equity allocation that may move around meaningfully over shorter periods. The recent 1-year result is better than the benchmark, but the scheme does not yet have a 3-year or 5-year return history, so patience matters more than fast conclusions.<\/p>\n<p>It is best viewed by investors with a longer horizon who can tolerate swings in pursuit of equity growth. The main trade-off is straightforward: the portfolio may offer upside through active mid-cap selection, but the limited history and the higher-risk profile mean short-term volatility and uneven periods are part of the package.<\/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 applies if units are sold within 3 months: nil on up to 10% of units and 1% on the remaining units. After 3 months, no exit load applies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 15 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<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b913.89 as of 15 September 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The 1-year return is 10.68%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available because the scheme does not yet have those full histories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has the fund done versus its benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It has outpaced the benchmark over 1 year, with 10.68% versus 2.67%. It has also been ahead over 3 months and 1 month, although those periods can move quickly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with the peer funds shown here?<\/strong><br \/>Its recent 1-year return is below HSBC Midcap Fund Direct Growth Plan and WOC Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan, but above ITI Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan and Baroda BNP Paribas Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b91,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Alok Bahl and Pratik Singh. If units are sold within 3 months, the exit load is nil on up to 10% of units and 1% on the remaining units; after 3 months, there is no exit load.<\/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>Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a stronger recent return profile than its benchmark, but its short history means longer-term consistency is still unproven. Compared with peers, the 1-year result is respectable but not standout, and the lack of 3-year and 5-year figures keeps the comparison incomplete. The fund carries a High Risk label and holds a moderately spread portfolio, so it may suit investors who can tolerate volatility and want mid-cap exposure with an active stock-picking approach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 16 September 2026 at 2:11 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\":\"Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"helios-mid-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"13 Mar 2025\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":13.89,\"valueReference\":\"as of 15 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"2228 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.79\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty Mid Cap\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":10.68},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":0},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Alok Bahl, Pratik Singh\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Helios Mid Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b913.89 as of 15 September 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The 1-year return is 10.68%, while the 3-year and 5-year returns are Data not available because the scheme does not yet have those full histories.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How has the fund done versus its benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outpaced the benchmark over 1 year, with 10.68% versus 2.67%. 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