ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Other - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-OtherBenchmark: Nifty Housing Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹16.99-0.41%
22 Oct 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -8.17% | -3.94% | 27 / 41 |
| 3Y Return | +9.67% | 12.59% | 8 / 15 |
| 5Y Return | — | 11.86% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 13.54% | — |
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 Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund 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 Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 8 out of 15 funds in the Equity: Thematic-Other category as of 21 Oct 2026. 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 Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.22%. 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 ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹2,630.77 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. ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 9.67% CAGR over the same period, ranking 8 out of 15 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.34 compared to the Equity: Thematic-Other average of 0.42 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 12 out of 19 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.