ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Other - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-OtherBenchmark: BSE Bharat 22 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹33.26-0.44%
07 Sept 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +6.07% | 6.95% | 17 / 38 |
| 3Y Return | +15.44% | 15.14% | 5 / 15 |
| 5Y Return | +21.95% | 14.27% | 1 / 10 |
| 10Y Return | — | 14.38% | — |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
Funds in Equity: Thematic-Other
Top funds by AUM in the Equity: Thematic-Other category — see how ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth compares on size and returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-Other category include ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth, HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth, and Franklin India Opportunities Direct Fund-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 ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth is ranked 5 out of 15 funds in the Equity: Thematic-Other category as of 6 Sep 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 1 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 ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.12%. The peers ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.93% 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 ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹2,819.16 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹38,299 crore and HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth has ₹10,709.2 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 37.11% as of 6 Sep 2026. ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth has delivered 15.44% CAGR over the same period, ranking 5 out of 15 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, ICICI Prudential BHARAT 22 FOF Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.64 compared to the Equity: Thematic-Other average of 0.59 as of 6 Sep 2026. It ranks 10 out of 18 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.