Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Other - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-OtherBenchmark: BSE 500 Shariah Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹141.56+0.08%
18 Sept 2026
Similar Funds
Side-by-side comparison of Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth with similar funds — trailing returns, risk metrics, AUM and expense ratio.
| Period | This Fund | Category Avg | Category Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y Return | -2.87% | 2.34% | 29 / 41 |
| 3Y Return | +8.51% | 14.42% | 13 / 18 |
| 5Y Return | +8.73% | 13.60% | 11 / 13 |
| 10Y Return | +12.56% | 14.38% | 4 / 5 |
Trailing annualised returns (%). Category rank: lower is better. Green = top third of category.
Funds in Equity: Thematic-Other
Top funds by AUM in the Equity: Thematic-Other category — see how Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth compares on size and returns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which funds are similar to Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth?
Funds similar to Taurus Ethical 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 Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth in its category?
On a 3-year return basis Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth is ranked 13 out of 18 funds in the Equity: Thematic-Other category as of 17 Sep 2026. On a 5-year return basis it ranks 11 out of 13. Consistently ranking in the top across multiple time periods is a stronger signal of fund quality than a single-period rank.
How does Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth's expense ratio compare to similar funds?
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 1.35%. The peers ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an expense ratio of 0.94% and HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth has 0.91%. 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 Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth's AUM compare to similar funds?
Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹441.65 crore. The peers ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an AUM of ₹38,338.4 crore and HDFC Defence Fund Direct-Growth has ₹11,477.6 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 37.04% as of 17 Sep 2026. Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth has delivered 8.51% CAGR over the same period, ranking 13 out of 18 funds. You can view and compare the full category ranking on sharpely.
How does Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth rank in risk-adjusted returns vs peers?
On a risk-adjusted basis, Taurus Ethical Fund Direct-Growth has a Sharpe ratio of 0.42 compared to the Equity: Thematic-Other average of 0.59 as of 17 Sep 2026. It ranks 13 out of 18 funds in its category on Sharpe ratio.