ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-ESG - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-ESGBenchmark: NIFTY 100 ESG Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹21.38-0.79%
22 Oct 2026
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Side-by-side comparison of ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -13.13% | -7.63% | 10 / 10 |
| 3Y Return | +9.10% | 8.74% | 3 / 9 |
| 5Y Return | +8.45% | 7.16% | 2 / 9 |
| 10Y Return | — | 12.39% | — |
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 ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-ESG category include SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Plan-Growth, Axis ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct-Growth, and Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy 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 ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 3 out of 9 funds in the Equity: Thematic-ESG category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 2 out of 9. 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 ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.34%. The peers SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.47% and Axis ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct-Growth has 1.88%. 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 ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹1,275.16 crore. The peers SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹4,983.74 crore and Axis ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct-Growth has ₹993.24 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-ESG?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Thematic-ESG category on a 3-year basis is Quant ESG Integration Strategy Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 16.09% as of 21 Oct 2026. ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 9.10% CAGR over the same period, ranking 3 out of 9 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.38 compared to the Equity: Thematic-ESG average of 0.26 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 2 out of 9 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.