Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial Services - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial ServicesBenchmark: NIFTY Financial Services Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹12.01+2.04%
18 Sept 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +1.44% | 4.22% | 30 / 39 |
| 3Y Return | — | 12.31% | — |
| 5Y Return | — | 11.87% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 13.01% | — |
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 Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial Services category include ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Direct Plan-Growth, SBI Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth, and Nippon India Banking & Financial Services 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 Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
The category rank of Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Trailing Returns section above.
How does Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.15%. The peers ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.25% and SBI Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth has 0.41%. 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 Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹210.94 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Banking and Financial Services Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹11,330.6 crore and SBI Banking & Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth has ₹10,872.9 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: Sectoral-Banking & Financial Services?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Sectoral-Banking & Financial Services category on a 3-year basis is Quant BFSI Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 22.31% as of 17 Sep 2026. Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth has delivered - CAGR over the same period. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
The Sharpe ratio of Helios Financial Services Fund Direct-Growth is shown in the Alpha, Beta & Sharpe section on the Performance tab.