Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Other - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-OtherBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹273.09-1.75%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -5.12% | -3.94% | 22 / 41 |
| 3Y Return | +17.33% | 12.59% | 3 / 15 |
| 5Y Return | +15.31% | 11.86% | 2 / 10 |
| 10Y Return | +15.64% | 13.54% | 1 / 4 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth?
Funds similar to Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-Other category include ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth, and Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund Direct-Growth. These funds follow a comparable investment mandate and are benchmarked against similar indices. You can compare them in detail — across returns, risk metrics, expense ratio, and portfolio composition — using the fund comparison tool on sharpely.
What is the rank of Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth is ranked 3 out of 15 funds in the Equity: Thematic-Other category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 2 out of 10. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.88%. The peers ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.92% and HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth has 0.89%. Over the long term, a higher expense ratio can meaningfully drag on returns, so it is worth evaluating whether the fund's performance justifies the additional cost.
How does Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth has an AUM of ₹9,577.36 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹36,469 crore and HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth has ₹11,493.4 crore. A large AUM can sometimes limit a fund's ability to take meaningful positions in mid and small-cap stocks, as larger trades can move prices. This is particularly relevant for funds that invest outside large caps.
Which fund has the best 3-year returns in the Equity: Thematic-Other?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Thematic-Other category on a 3-year basis is HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 33.24% as of 21 Oct 2026. Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth has delivered 17.33% CAGR over the same period, ranking 3 out of 15 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.81 compared to the Equity: Thematic-Other average of 0.42 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 3 out of 19 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.