LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Dividend Yield - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-Dividend YieldBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹33.24-1.38%
23 Oct 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -3.47% | -6.68% | 2 / 10 |
| 3Y Return | +16.73% | 11.48% | 1 / 9 |
| 5Y Return | +12.99% | 11.00% | 2 / 8 |
| 10Y Return | — | 13.26% | — |
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 LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Thematic-Dividend Yield category include SBI Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth, and HDFC Dividend Yield 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 LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 1 out of 9 funds in the Equity: Thematic-Dividend Yield category as of 22 Oct 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 2 out of 8. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.97%. The peers SBI Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.12% and ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has 0.76%. 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 LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹737.92 crore. The peers SBI Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹8,058.67 crore and ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has ₹6,327.68 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-Dividend Yield?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Thematic-Dividend Yield category on a 3-year basis is ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 12.94% as of 22 Oct 2026. LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 16.73% CAGR over the same period, ranking 1 out of 9 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.69 compared to the Equity: Thematic-Dividend Yield average of 0.43 as of 22 Oct 2026. It ranks 1 out of 9 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.