{"id":257605,"date":"2026-09-18T15:56:59","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T15:56:59","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T10:26:59","slug":"icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ICICI Pru Exports &#038; Services Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-exports-services-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b9183.47 as of 17 Sep 2026 and scheme AUM of \u20b91,549 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0.91%, 13.42% and 13.36%, and it carries a High Risk tag.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a sector-thematic equity fund with enough long-term compounding to merit attention, but its short-term move has been uneven. The return pattern and the portfolio mix suggest it is better suited to investors who can tolerate sharp swings and who want a focused equity exposure rather than a broad market-style holding.<\/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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Quick_facts\" title=\"Quick facts\">Quick facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_ICICI_Pru_Exports_Services\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru Exports &#038; Services?\">Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru Exports &#038; Services?<\/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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#What_is_the_current_NAV_of_ICICI_Pru_Exports_Services_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\" title=\"What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Direct Growth Plan?\">What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services 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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#How_does_it_compare_with_the_benchmark\" title=\"How does it compare with the benchmark?\">How does it compare with 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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Which_peer_fund_has_the_strongest_1-year_return_in_the_comparison_set\" title=\"Which peer fund has the strongest 1-year return in the comparison set?\">Which peer fund has the strongest 1-year return in the comparison set?<\/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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Does_the_fund_have_a_minimum_SIP\" title=\"Does the fund have a minimum SIP?\">Does the fund have a minimum SIP?<\/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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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\/icici-pru-exports-and-services-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>\u20b9183.47 as of 17 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,549 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>1.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>07 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>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Sri Sharma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sri Sharma.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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>-3.21%<\/td>\n<td>-3.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>-0.07%<\/td>\n<td>-3.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>0.91%<\/td>\n<td>-7.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>13.42%<\/td>\n<td>5.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>13.36%<\/td>\n<td>5.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The recent picture is softer than the longer record, especially over 1 year, where the fund has barely stayed positive. Even so, it has held up better than the benchmark over 1M, 3M and 1Y, which tells us the strategy has cushioned downturns better than the broad market in the recent cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The longer view is stronger. The 3-year and 5-year returns are both in the low-teens, and they are well ahead of the benchmark over the same periods. That gap matters because it shows the fund has not just defended better recently; it has also compounded better over a full market cycle than the index.<\/p>\n<p>The time pattern suggests a fund that has seen marked swings, including a difficult stretch in the middle of the one-year window, followed by recovery later on. That kind of path is consistent with a focused equity theme: returns can recover, but the journey is not smooth. For investors, the key question is whether they are comfortable with that uneven short-term experience in exchange for stronger multi-year compounding.<\/p>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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_ICICI_Pru_Exports_Services\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD ICICI Pru Exports &#038; Services?<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 ICICI Pru Exports &#038; Services? 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\/icici-pru-exports-services-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>0.91%<\/td>\n<td>13.42%<\/td>\n<td>13.36%<\/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>69.8%<\/td>\n<td>36.32%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/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>25.31%<\/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>25.27%<\/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\/motilal-oswal-active-momentum-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>24.51%<\/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\/pgim-india-healthcare-fund-g-direct-plan\">PGIM India Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>22.75%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The current fund\u2019s 1-year return is far lower than the strongest recent peer figures in this set, which makes the recent run look modest by comparison. But the longer record is more balanced: the fund\u2019s 3-year return is ahead of every peer in this table with a disclosed 3-year figure, while the 5-year return is also meaningful even though one peer does not provide a 5-year number.<\/p>\n<p>That split matters. In the near term, the comparison is driven by peers that have had a much stronger one-year stretch. Over longer periods, however, this fund shows steadier compounding than the peer set available here, which supports a view that it has been more durable over time than its recent numbers alone might suggest.<\/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>Infosys Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>IT<\/td>\n<td>6.33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>5.86%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HDFC Bank Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>4.89%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>3.29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reliance Industries Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Crude Oil<\/td>\n<td>2.82%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Angel One Ltd.<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.67%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Prudent Corporate Advisory Services Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Finance<\/td>\n<td>2.52%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Netweb Technologies India<\/td>\n<td>Consumer Durables<\/td>\n<td>2.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>State Bank of India<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>2.34%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Shadowfax Technologies Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Logistics<\/td>\n<td>2.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, Infosys Ltd., carries a 6.33% weight, so no single position dominates the portfolio by itself. The drop from the first holding to the tenth is fairly gradual, with weights moving from the mid-6% area down to 2.27%, which points to a portfolio built around several meaningful positions rather than one concentrated bet.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings account for approximately 35.39% of the portfolio, and the scheme has 60 disclosed holdings in total. That combination suggests the fund spreads risk across a reasonably long tail, even though the leading names still matter. With banks, IT and finance featuring prominently among the largest positions, the portfolio may react differently from a plain index fund when those areas lead or lag.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/icici-pru-exports-services-fund-g-direct-plan\">ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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 periods. The 1-year return has been weak relative to the 3-year and 5-year record, so the holding period matters: the fund has looked better over several years than over the most recent year.<\/p>\n<p>The trade-off is clear. Investors may get stronger multi-year compounding than the benchmark, but they also need to accept a more uneven path and a portfolio that is more focused than a broad market fund. That makes it more appropriate for a patient investor who can tolerate volatility and does not need the money soon.<\/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: 1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 17 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_ICICI_Pru_Exports_Services_Fund_Direct_Growth_Plan\"><\/span>What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Direct Growth Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The current NAV is \u20b9183.47 as of 17 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 0.91% over 1 year, 13.42% over 3 years and 13.36% over 5 years.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_it_compare_with_the_benchmark\"><\/span>How does it compare with the benchmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It has outpaced the benchmark over 3 years and 5 years, and it has also held up better over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_peer_fund_has_the_strongest_1-year_return_in_the_comparison_set\"><\/span>Which peer fund has the strongest 1-year return in the comparison set?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan has the highest 1-year return in the peer table at 69.8%.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_fund_have_a_minimum_SIP\"><\/span>Does the fund have a minimum SIP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the minimum SIP is \u20b9100.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_manages_the_fund_and_what_is_the_exit_load\"><\/span>Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sri Sharma. The exit load is 1% on or before 15D, and nil after 15D.<\/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>The fund\u2019s recent 1-year result is much softer than its 3-year and 5-year record, so the short-term and longer-term pictures do not match. Even so, it has stayed ahead of the benchmark over the longer periods and has also compared well on multi-year performance against the peer set shown here. The risk profile is High Risk, and the portfolio leans on several large but not overwhelming positions, which keeps the fund focused without making any one holding dominant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 18 September 2026 at 3:56 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\":\"ICICI Pru Exports & Services Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"icici-pru-exports-services-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"07 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":183.47,\"valueReference\":\"as of 17 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"1549 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"1.69\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":0.91},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":13.42},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":13.36},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Sri Sharma\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of ICICI Pru Exports & Services Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b9183.47 as of 17 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s returns are 0.91% over 1 year, 13.42% over 3 years and 13.36% over 5 years.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does it compare with the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outpaced the benchmark over 3 years and 5 years, and it has also held up better over 1 month, 3 months and 1 year.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which peer fund has the strongest 1-year return in the comparison set?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan has the highest 1-year return in the peer table at 69.8%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the fund have a minimum SIP?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, the minimum SIP is \u20b9100.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund is managed by Sri Sharma. The exit load is 1% on or before 15D, and nil after 15D.\"}}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd.\",\"description\":\"SEBI Registered Investment Adviser INA000017639\"}<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ICICI Pru Exports &#038; Services Fund Direct Growth Plan sits in the equity space with a High Risk profile, a \u20b9183.47 NAV as of 17 Sep 2026, and \u20b91,549 Cr in scheme AUM. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 0.91%, 13.42% and 13.36%, while the benchmark NIFTY 50 has lagged across the same periods. The portfolio is led by Infosys Ltd., ICICI Bank Ltd. and HDFC Bank Ltd., with a relatively concentrated top-holdings profile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":257603,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3841],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-257605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mutual-funds"],"metadata":{"rank_math_internal_links_processed":["1"],"_thumbnail_id":["257603"],"rank_math_title":["ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Review: NAV &amp; Returns"],"rank_math_description":["ICICI Pru Exports &amp; Services Fund Direct Growth has a \u20b9183.47 NAV and 13.36% 5Y return as of 17 Sep 2026."],"rank_math_focus_keyword":["ICICI Pru Exports & Services Fund Direct Growth Plan review"],"rank_math_robots":["a:2:{i:0;s:7:\"noindex\";i:1;s:8:\"nofollow\";}"]},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ICICI_Pru_Exports_Services_Fund_Direct_Growth_Review_2026_NAV_Returns_Portfolio_Should_You_Invest_bullish.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=257605"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/257605\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/257603"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=257605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=257605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=257605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}