LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Value Oriented - Growth (Open ended) Factsheet
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Value OrientedBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹31.38-0.33%
07 Sept 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | +23.13% | 6.04% | 1 / 30 |
| 3Y Return | +17.31% | 14.41% | 5 / 25 |
| 5Y Return | — | 14.62% | — |
| 10Y Return | — | 14.58% | — |
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 Value Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth in the Equity: Value Oriented category include ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth, SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth, and Invesco India Contra 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 Value Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 5 out of 25 funds in the Equity: Value Oriented category as of 6 Sep 2026. 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 Value Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.86%. The peers ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.08% and SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth has 0.85%. 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 Value Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹261.47 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential Value Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹61,102.3 crore and SBI Contra Direct Plan-Growth has ₹48,266.4 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: Value Oriented?
The top performing fund in the Equity: Value Oriented category on a 3-year basis is UTI Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund Direct-Growth with a CAGR of 22.64% as of 6 Sep 2026. LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 17.31% CAGR over the same period, ranking 5 out of 25 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, LIC MF Value Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.69 compared to the Equity: Value Oriented average of 0.61 as of 6 Sep 2026. It ranks 10 out of 27 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.