ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-MNC - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-MNCBenchmark: NIFTY MNC Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹30.47-1.89%
22 Oct 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -2.23% | -4.17% | 3 / 5 |
| 3Y Return | +8.61% | 7.00% | 1 / 3 |
| 5Y Return | +9.47% | 7.41% | 1 / 2 |
| 10Y Return | — | 10.63% | — |
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 MNC Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-MNC category include SBI MNC Direct Plan-Growth, Aditya Birla Sun Life MNC Fund Direct-Growth, and UTI MNC 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 MNC Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 1 out of 3 funds in the Equity: Thematic-MNC category as of 21 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 1 out of 2. 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 MNC Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.26%. The peers SBI MNC Direct Plan-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.38% and Aditya Birla Sun Life MNC Fund Direct-Growth has 1.48%. 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 MNC Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹1,702.81 crore. The peers SBI MNC Direct Plan-Growth has an AUM of ₹6,380.58 crore and Aditya Birla Sun Life MNC Fund Direct-Growth has ₹3,029.03 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-MNC?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Thematic-MNC category on a 3-year basis is UTI MNC Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 6.42% as of 21 Oct 2026. ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 8.61% CAGR over the same period, ranking 1 out of 3 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, ICICI Prudential MNC Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.33 compared to the Equity: Thematic-MNC average of 0.18 as of 21 Oct 2026. It ranks 1 out of 5 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.