Based on 1-year returns, the top performing Value Oriented funds are LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth with 11.74% return, Quant Value Fund Direct-Growth with 5.11% return, and Aditya Birla Sun Life Value Direct Fund-Growth with 3.38% return. The category average 1-year return is -4.09%.
Best Value Mutual Funds 2026
Value-oriented equity funds invest in value stocks. They follow the value investing principle, in which they aim to identify businesses trading at a low valuation due to certain reasons but have the potential to generate decent returns in the future.
Total Schemes
39
No. of schemes
Total AUM
₹ 2.13Lakh Cr
As on latest
Category Return (5Y)
12.13 %
CAGR
Benchmark
8.18%
NIFTY 500 TRI
Category Returns (%)
| Period | 1M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR | 10Y CAGR | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Value Oriented | -4.60 % | -5.58 % | -4.09 % | 12.16 % | 12.13 % | 13.70 % | -6.42 % |
Benchmark | -4.79 % | -5.01 % | -7.84 % | 9.75 % | 8.18 % | 12.35 % | -8.38 % |
About Value Oriented Funds
What is it?
Value-oriented equity funds invest in value stocks. They follow the value investing principle, in which they aim to identify businesses trading at a low valuation due to certain reasons but have the potential to generate decent returns in the future.
Objective
The primary objective of these funds is to generate market-beating returns by investing in value stocks. They aim to invest in businesses that offer favorable valuations and risk-reward opportunities.
Suitability and opinion
We feel value-oriented funds are suitable for investors who can bear substantial risk. This category can be suitable for investors looking to generate higher returns by investing in stocks with low valuations. These funds can underperform growth funds in the short term. So, investors with a long-term mindset should invest in these funds. We feel the ideal time horizon should be more than 5 years for these funds. We believe that investors should prefer the SIP route for this category.
Value Oriented vs Other Categories
5Y CAGR Return Comparison
Key Insights
Value Oriented delivered 12.13% CAGR over the last 5 years.
It ranks #11 out of 28 categories based on 5Y performance.
Above the category average return of 11.36%.
10 categories outperform it, while 17 categories have lower returns.
Top performer: Sectoral-Auto & Transportation (18.02%).
Lowest performer: Sectoral-Technology (4.75%).
Let's have a closer look
Now let us jump and check about these top 15 mutual fund schemes.
ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth has given 10.67% annualized returns in the past three years and 12.35% in the last 5 years. The ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 500.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 500.00
AUM
₹ 57,250.20Cr
1Y Returns
-9.23%
Expense Ratio
1.08%
SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth
Fund Performance: SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth has given 9.68% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.26% in the last 5 years. The SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth comes under the Equity category of SBI Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 45,067.50Cr
1Y Returns
-7.48%
Expense Ratio
0.87%
Invesco India Contra Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Invesco India Contra Fund Direct-Growth has given 12.99% annualized returns in the past three years and 11.19% in the last 5 years. The Invesco India Contra Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Invesco Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Invesco India Contra Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 1,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 1,000.00
AUM
₹ 19,248.30Cr
1Y Returns
-7.22%
Expense Ratio
0.76%
HSBC Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: HSBC Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 13.60% annualized returns in the past three years and 13.81% in the last 5 years. The HSBC Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of HSBC Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in HSBC Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 14,659.70Cr
1Y Returns
-3.59%
Expense Ratio
0.88%
Bandhan Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Bandhan Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 9.39% annualized returns in the past three years and 11.58% in the last 5 years. The Bandhan Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Bandhan Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Bandhan Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 1,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 1,000.00
AUM
₹ 9,507.22Cr
1Y Returns
-5.40%
Expense Ratio
0.95%
UTI Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: UTI Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 10.72% annualized returns in the past three years and 9.55% in the last 5 years. The UTI Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of UTI Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in UTI Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 9,024.59Cr
1Y Returns
-8.87%
Expense Ratio
1.35%
Nippon India Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Nippon India Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 11.02% annualized returns in the past three years and 11.04% in the last 5 years. The Nippon India Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Nippon India Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Nippon India Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 500.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 500.00
AUM
₹ 8,479.02Cr
1Y Returns
-10.92%
Expense Ratio
1.26%
Tata Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Tata Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 11.04% annualized returns in the past three years and 11.31% in the last 5 years. The Tata Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Tata Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Tata Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 8,239.46Cr
1Y Returns
-6.28%
Expense Ratio
1.04%
HDFC Value Fund Direct Plan-Growth
Fund Performance: HDFC Value Fund Direct Plan-Growth has given 14.03% annualized returns in the past three years and 11.90% in the last 5 years. The HDFC Value Fund Direct Plan-Growth comes under the Equity category of HDFC Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in HDFC Value Fund Direct Plan-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 8,038.57Cr
1Y Returns
-1.20%
Expense Ratio
1.11%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Value Direct Fund-Growth
Fund Performance: Aditya Birla Sun Life Value Direct Fund-Growth has given 11.73% annualized returns in the past three years and 12.31% in the last 5 years. The Aditya Birla Sun Life Value Direct Fund-Growth 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 Value Direct Fund-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 1,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 1,000.00
AUM
₹ 6,659.26Cr
1Y Returns
3.38%
Expense Ratio
1.22%
Kotak Contra Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Kotak Contra Fund Direct-Growth has given 12.92% annualized returns in the past three years and 12.25% in the last 5 years. The Kotak Contra Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Kotak Contra Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 5,196.35Cr
1Y Returns
-7.25%
Expense Ratio
0.80%
DSP Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: DSP Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 15.45% annualized returns in the past three years and 11.98% in the last 5 years. The DSP Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of DSP Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in DSP Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 2,224.54Cr
1Y Returns
2.09%
Expense Ratio
1.53%
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Direct-Growth has given 18.36% annualized returns in the past three years. The Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 500.00 and via SIP is ₹ 500.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 500.00
AUM
₹ 2,131.66Cr
1Y Returns
-2.63%
Expense Ratio
0.55%
Quant Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Quant Value Fund Direct-Growth has given 18.13% annualized returns in the past three years. The Quant Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Quant Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Quant Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 5,000.00 and via SIP is ₹ 1,000.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 5,000.00
AUM
₹ 1,917.40Cr
1Y Returns
5.11%
Expense Ratio
0.91%
Axis Value Fund Direct-Growth
Fund Performance: Axis Value Mutual Fund has given 16.17% annualized returns in the past three years and 14.02% in the last 5 years. The Axis Value Fund Direct-Growth comes under the Equity category of Axis Mutual Fund.
Minimum Investment Amount: The minimum amount required to invest in Axis Value Fund Direct-Growth via lump sum is ₹ 100.00 and via SIP is ₹ 100.00.
Min Investment Amt
₹ 100.00
AUM
₹ 1,836.08Cr
1Y Returns
0.49%
Expense Ratio
0.88%
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