Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF vs LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth — which has given better returns?

Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF has a 1-year return of 7.45% versus LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth's 12.42%. Compare NAV, expense ratio and star rating above before deciding, and check consistency over 3-5 years rather than a single year.

Which has the lower expense ratio, Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF or LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth?

Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF's expense ratio is 0.14% versus LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth's 1.47%. A lower expense ratio directly improves your net returns over the long term, all else being equal.

Can I invest in both Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF and LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth?

Yes, but check for portfolio overlap first if both funds are in the same category — holding two funds with very similar underlying stocks reduces the diversification benefit of investing in more than one fund.

Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF vs LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth

Side-by-side comparison of NAV, returns, expense ratio and star rating.

Groww Nifty Smallcap250 ETF

Groww Mutual Fund

★★★★★

Equity · Thematic

LIC MF Manufacturing Fund-Direct Plan-Growth

LIC Mutual Fund

★★★★★

Equity · Thematic

Metric	Groww Nifty Smallcap25...	LIC MF Manufacturing F...
NAV	₹10.3	₹11.58
Star Rating	★★★★★	★★★★
Expense Ratio	0.14%	1.47%
AUM	₹167 Cr	₹781 Cr
1M Return	+1.35%	-1.63%
3M Return	+6.45%	+7.15%
6M Return	+8.39%	+21.2%
1Y Return	+7.45%	+12.42%
Risk Level	—	—
Fund Manager	Abhishek Jain	Yogesh Patil

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