Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option

Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option ranks among the stronger performers in the Equity Savings category, backed by a 5-star rating. It has delivered steady, if unspectacular, returns over a full market cycle. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 87/100.

Cost: At 0.62%, the expense ratio is meaningfully cheaper — about 46% below the Equity Savings category average of 1.14% (based on 151 comparable funds). Lower costs compound in your favour over long holding periods.

Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a modest Sharpe ratio of 0.38 — returns have only marginally compensated for the risk taken. Separately, annualised volatility of 4.2% is on the lower side, suggesting a comparatively smoother ride.

Who should invest: This fund is best suited to investors whose goals and risk appetite align with a Hybrid fund. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.