What are the top performing Thematic-Dividend Yield funds?

Based on 1-year returns, the top performing Thematic-Dividend Yield funds are Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 9.85% return, Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 3.79% return, and LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 2.37% return. The category average 1-year return is 1.67%.

What is the minimum amount to invest in Thematic-Dividend Yield funds?

You can start investing in Thematic-Dividend Yield funds with a minimum SIP of ₹100 per month or a minimum lumpsum of ₹100. The minimum investment varies across fund houses — some funds allow even lower entry points.

How are Thematic-Dividend Yield fund returns taxed?

Gains from Thematic-Dividend Yield funds held for less than 12 months are taxed at 20% (Short-Term Capital Gains). Gains on units held for 12 months or more are taxed at 12.5% (Long-Term Capital Gains), with ₹1.25 lakh per year being exempt per financial year. Dividends (IDCW) are taxed at your applicable income tax slab rate.

Which Thematic-Dividend Yield funds have the lowest expense ratio?

Among Thematic-Dividend Yield funds, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan has the lowest expense ratio at 0.61% (Direct Plan), followed by Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan at 0.66%. Lower expense ratios directly improve your net returns over the long term.

How many Thematic-Dividend Yield mutual funds are available in India?

There are currently 11 Thematic-Dividend Yield mutual funds available in India across different fund houses. You can compare all 11 funds on Sharpely based on returns, risk, AUM, and expense ratio to find the one that suits your investment goals.

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Q: Which Thematic-Dividend Yield funds have given the best returns over 3 years?

Over a 3-year period, the best performing Thematic-Dividend Yield funds are Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with a 21.09% CAGR, Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 20.37% CAGR, and LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 17.83% CAGR. The category average 3-year return stands at 16.89% CAGR.

Q: Which Thematic-Dividend Yield funds have given the best returns over 5 years?

Over a 5-year period, the top Thematic-Dividend Yield funds are Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with a 20.49% CAGR, Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 17.02% CAGR, and LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 16.96% CAGR. The category average 5-year return is 16.14% CAGR.

Q: What are the largest Thematic-Dividend Yield mutual funds by assets?

The largest Thematic-Dividend Yield funds by Assets Under Management (AUM) are SBI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with ₹ 8,409.50 crore, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan with ₹ 6,458.00 crore, and HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with ₹ 5,687.17 crore. Together, there are 11 Thematic-Dividend Yield funds available in India.

Thematic equity funds invest in stocks linked to a theme. These funds have a broader scope than sectoral funds, as they invest in stocks from various sectors that are linked to a particular theme. Dividend yield equity funds invest in stocks that pay high dividends. According to the SEBI dividend yield funds must invest 65% of the total money in equities.

Total Schemes

No. of schemes

Total AUM

₹ 0.32Lakh Cr

As on latest

Category Return (5Y)

16.14 %

CAGR

Benchmark

12.29%

NIFTY 500 TRI

Category Returns (%)

Period	1M	6M	1Y	3Y CAGR	5Y CAGR	10Y CAGR	YTD
Thematic-Dividend Yield	-0.96 %	-4.02 %	1.67 %	16.89 %	16.14 %	15.59 %	-4.06 %
Benchmark	-0.98 %	-5.95 %	-0.83 %	13.55 %	12.29 %	13.90 %	-5.75 %

Top Thematic-Dividend Yield Funds (by AUM)

Fund Name	AUM (₹ Cr)	1Y Return	3Y CAGR	5Y CAGR	Expense Ratio
SBI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹15.28	8,409.50 Cr	0.81%	12.77%	-	0.83%
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹58.33	6,458.00 Cr	2.11%	20.37%	20.49%	0.61%
HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹25.89	5,687.17 Cr	-0.44%	15.58%	17.02%	0.82%
UTI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹185.54	3,750.50 Cr	-0.34%	16.76%	14.03%	1.37%
Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹150.85	2,305.75 Cr	0.05%	15.50%	15.78%	1.22%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹499.09	1,475.17 Cr	3.79%	17.71%	16.46%	1.34%
Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹20.68	1,043.89 Cr	9.85%	17.83%	15.53%	0.66%
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹142.89	855.64 Cr	-1.56%	13.85%	12.79%	1.14%
LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹33.72	661.28 Cr	2.37%	21.09%	16.96%	0.95%
Baroda BNP Paribas Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹9.55	644.96 Cr	0.57%	-	-	1.19%
Kotak Dividend Yield Fund - Direct PlanNAV: ₹9.39	226.64 Cr	-	-	-	0.97%

About Thematic-Dividend Yield Funds

What is it?

Objective

The objective of these funds is to generate high periodic income while taking minimum risks for equity investors.

Suitability and opinion

We believe that these funds can be a suitable option for investors who are looking for a balanced approach to investing, as it combines the potential for regular income with long-term capital growth. These funds can be a good option for retired individuals. However, it is important to note that these funds may underperform during periods of market growth, and investors should carefully evaluate the fund's performance track record, expense ratios, and other key metrics before investing. The ideal time horizon for these funds is 4-6 years.

Thematic-Dividend Yield vs Other Categories

5Y CAGR Return Comparison

18.18%

16.49%

16.14%

15.82%

15.73%

Mid Cap

Thematic-Business Cycle

Thematic-Dividend Yield

Thematic-Energy

Multi Cap

Key Insights

Thematic-Dividend Yield delivered 16.14% CAGR over the last 5 years.

It ranks #8 out of 24 categories based on 5Y performance.

Above the category average return of 15.13%.

7 categories outperform it, while 16 categories have lower returns.

Top performer: Thematic-PSU (24.47%).

Lowest performer: Sectoral-Technology (8.85%).

Let's have a closer look

Now let us jump and check about these top 15 mutual fund schemes.

SBI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: SBI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 12.77% annualized returns in the past three years. The SBI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of SBI Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in SBI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 8,409.50Cr

1Y Returns

0.81%

Expense Ratio

0.83%

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan has given 20.37% annualized returns in the past three years and 20.49% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 6,458.00Cr

1Y Returns

2.11%

Expense Ratio

0.61%

HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 15.58% annualized returns in the past three years and 17.02% in the last 5 years. The HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of HDFC Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 100.00

AUM

₹ 5,687.17Cr

1Y Returns

-0.44%

Expense Ratio

0.82%

UTI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: UTI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 16.76% annualized returns in the past three years and 14.03% in the last 5 years. The UTI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of UTI Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in UTI Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 3,750.50Cr

1Y Returns

-0.34%

Expense Ratio

1.37%

Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 15.50% annualized returns in the past three years and 15.78% in the last 5 years. The Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 2,305.75Cr

1Y Returns

0.05%

Expense Ratio

1.22%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 17.71% annualized returns in the past three years and 16.46% in the last 5 years. The Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 1,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 1,000.00

AUM

₹ 1,475.17Cr

1Y Returns

3.79%

Expense Ratio

1.34%

Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 17.83% annualized returns in the past three years and 15.53% in the last 5 years. The Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of Tata Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Tata Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 1,043.89Cr

1Y Returns

9.85%

Expense Ratio

0.66%

Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 13.85% annualized returns in the past three years and 12.79% in the last 5 years. The Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of Sundaram Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 855.64Cr

1Y Returns

-1.56%

Expense Ratio

1.14%

LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan has given 21.09% annualized returns in the past three years and 16.96% in the last 5 years. The LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of LIC Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 200.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 5,000.00

AUM

₹ 661.28Cr

1Y Returns

2.37%

Expense Ratio

0.95%

Baroda BNP Paribas Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: The Baroda BNP Paribas Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Baroda BNP Paribas Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 1,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 250.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 1,000.00

AUM

₹ 644.96Cr

1Y Returns

0.57%

Expense Ratio

1.19%

Kotak Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan

Fund Performance: The Kotak Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan comes under the Equity category of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund.

Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Kotak Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.

Min Investment Amt

₹ 100.00

AUM

₹ 226.64Cr

1Y Returns

Expense Ratio

0.97%

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Frequently asked questions

Based on average 5-year rolling returns, the best Thematic-Dividend Yield funds for SIP are Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 5-year average rolling return of 16.97%, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund - Direct Plan with 16.68%, and Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund - Direct Plan with 16.02%. You can start a SIP in Thematic-Dividend Yield funds with as little as ₹100 per month.