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LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth
★★★★★ 3rd-party
External rating
- Source: Third-party data provider (Groww/CRISIL)
- Original rating: 1/5, displayed as-is — TopFund does not modify third-party ratings
- Refresh frequency: Whenever TopFund re-syncs this fund's data
- Limitations: The provider's own rating methodology isn't disclosed here — see the provider's own site for their criteria
TopFund Score: 39/100 · Weak
How this score is calculated
- Star rating (35%)1/5
- 3Y CAGR (30%)3.88%
- Expense ratio (20%)0.66%
- AUM (15%)₹91 Cr
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LIC Mutual Fund · Equity · Large Cap
₹149.94
AUM: ₹91 Cr
NAV updated 7 days ago
Plan
Direct
Option
Growth
Risk
High
Expense Ratio
0.66%
Exit Load
Exit load of 0.25%, if redeemed within 7 days.
Fund Manager
Ramnath Venkateswaran
Inception
Jan 2013
Benchmark
BSE Sensex Total Return Index
Sharpe Ratio
-1.03
Std Dev (1Y)
13.52%
Historical Returns (CAGR)
Annualized trailing returns computed from NAV history — past performance only, not a guarantee of future results.
1m
-3.82%
3m
-3.61%
6m
-2.54%
1y
-10.1%
3y
+3.88%
5y
+5.53%
10y
+10.62%
since inception
+10.73%
TopFund's Take on LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth
LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth lags behind most of its peers in the Large Cap category, currently carrying a 1-star rating. Returns have been soft relative to what the category has offered — worth checking if this is a temporary phase or a longer pattern. TopFund's composite Health Score, which weighs rating, 3-year CAGR, expense ratio and fund size, puts it at 39/100.
Cost: At 0.66%, the expense ratio runs 10% above the Large Cap category average of 0.6%. That gap is worth weighing against the fund's actual performance versus cheaper peers before committing to a long SIP.
Risk-adjusted performance: Over the trailing 1-year period, the fund shows a negative Sharpe ratio of -1.03 — over the past year, returns haven't kept pace with the volatility involved, even before accounting for the risk-free rate. Separately, annualised volatility of 13.52% is fairly typical for Large Cap funds.
Who should invest: This fund is best suited to conservative equity investors or those wanting a stable core holding, typically with a 3+ year horizon. The High risk rating means near-term volatility should be expected — this isn't a fund to check daily.
This is an automated, data-driven analysis based on the fund's own metrics and its category peers — not personalized investment advice. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth
The current NAV (Net Asset Value) of LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth is ₹149.94. NAV is updated every business day after market close by AMFI.
1Y: -10.1% · 3Y CAGR: 3.88% · 5Y CAGR: 5.53%
The expense ratio of LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth is 0.66% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund to manage your investment.
LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth is managed by Ramnath Venkateswaran at LIC Mutual Fund.
LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth is classified as a High risk fund. It is suitable for investors with a long-term horizon of 3+ years.
Yes, LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth is an equity fund, making it suitable for SIP investments. Regular monthly SIPs help average out market volatility through rupee-cost averaging.
You can start a SIP in LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth with as little as ₹500 per month through most mutual fund platforms. The minimum lump sum investment is typically ₹1,000.
The Assets Under Management (AUM) of LIC MF BSE Sensex Index Fund-Direct Plan-Growth is ₹91 crore. AUM indicates the total market value of assets managed by the fund.
* Past performance is not indicative of future results. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks.
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