LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Mid Cap - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Mid CapBenchmark: NIFTY Midcap 150 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹35.37-0.43%
07 Sept 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +10.11% | 9.73% | 19 / 47 |
| 3Y Return | +16.58% | 16.39% | 18 / 37 |
| 5Y Return | +13.54% | 16.30% | 24 / 28 |
| 10Y Return | — | 16.59% | — |
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 Midcap Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Mid Cap category include HDFC Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth, Kotak Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth, and Nippon India Growth Mid Cap 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 Midcap Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 18 out of 37 funds in the Equity: Mid Cap category as of 6 Sep 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 24 out of 28. 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 Midcap Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.77%. The peers HDFC Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.74% and Kotak Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth has 0.52%. 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 Midcap Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹375.9 crore. The peers HDFC Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹1,05,143 crore and Kotak Mid Cap Fund Direct-Growth has ₹69,282.8 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: Mid Cap?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Mid Cap category on a 3-year basis is HSBC Midcap Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 24.57% as of 6 Sep 2026. LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 16.58% CAGR over the same period, ranking 18 out of 37 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, LIC MF Midcap Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.67 compared to the Equity: Mid Cap average of 0.72 as of 6 Sep 2026. It ranks 24 out of 37 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.