ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund is a JV between two reputed names from the domestic and global financial industry - India's ICICI Bank and UK's Prudential Plc. Formed in the year 1993, it is currently the 2nd largest fund house in the country. The fund house is known in the industry for its investment expertise, process orientation and investor centric approach.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund offers a wide array of investment opportunities - equity schemes, debt schemes, hybrid schemes, tax-saving option, ETF/Index Funds as well as Fund of Funds. It also has solution-oriented schemes for effective financial planning for childcare and retirement. With over 68 schemes in their product suite, ICICI Prudential has ensured that each investor can find the perfect investment opportunity for themselves. Additionally, it also offers portfolio management and international advisory services as well as real estate financing.

It serves more than 56 lakh investors through 300 touch points spread throughout the country. ICICI Prudential's total fund size as on 31st May 2020 stood at ₹328,025.75 crores.

1. Top 5 Performing ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds

ICICI Prudential offers schemes across asset categories, suitable for varied risk appetites and wide investment tenures. Each fund's performance is measured against the benchmark index across various timelines (since inception, 5-year, 3-year, 1-year, etc.) Many of these funds have outperformed their respective benchmarks handsomely. Here is a list of the top-performing funds of ICICI Prudential Mutual fund

2. Top 5 Performing ICICI Prudential Equity Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential offers 28 equity funds to investors. These schemes invest predominantly in equities and seek to create capital appreciation. They are ideal for investors who are willing to absorb some risk in order to earn superior returns in the long run. The ICICI Prudential Equity Funds can be further categorized basis factors such as market capitalization, sector or thematic, value style, investment horizon, etc. The cumulative AUM of the equity mutual funds stood at ₹1,30,688.53 crores as on 31th May 2020. Have a look at the top-performing trending equity mutual funds from ICICI Prudential.

3. Top 5 Performing ICICI Prudential Debt Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Debt funds invest in debt and money market instruments. These funds are perfect for investors who have a relatively lower risk appetite. The product line includes Fixed Maturity Plans, Liquid Funds, Income Funds, Duration based funds (short, overnight, ultra-short, etc.) and Gilt Funds. As these funds invest predominantly in Interest bearing debt instruments, the risk of default or fluctuation is minimised.. Investors can choose from any of the 16 debt funds offered by ICICI Prudential. The AUM (as on 31st May 2020) of the Gilt Funds, Liquid/Money Market Funds and other debt oriented schemes was ₹2820.25 crores, ₹72,781.29 crores, ₹87,426 Crores respectively.

Have a look at the top performing debt mutual funds from ICICI Prudential.

4. Top 5 Performing ICICI Prudential Hybrid Mutual Fund

Hybrid Funds help investors to get the best of different asset categories. Currently, ICICI Prudential has six hybrid funds in its product suite. The diversified variants ensure that there is a right scheme for each investor irrespective of their risk profile (conservative or aggressive) or investment horizon (short, medium or long-term). The suitability aspect of each fund is also highlighted (for instance regular income, short term savings, asset allocation, etc.) which enables investors to select the right fund in line with their financial goals. The AUM of ICICI Prudential Hybrid Mutual Funds as on 31st May 2020 was ₹80026 crores. Here is a list of the top-performing ICICI Pru Mutual Funds in this category.

5. Top Performing ICICI Prudential Tax Saving Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential offers one tax saving mutual fund which also has the potential for becoming a vehicle for long-term wealth creation. ICICI Prudential Long Term Equity Fund (Tax Saving) is an open-ended Equity Linked Savings Scheme. It has a three-year lock-in period, zero loads (entry and exit) and ranks moderately high on the risk-o-meter. The fund invests a substantial chunk of the portfolio in large-cap stocks (71%) making it a stable and dependable investment option. In terms of sectoral allocation, Finance, Energy and Healthcare are the top three sectors.

Since its inception in 1999, it has generated a CAGR of 18.20% . The AUM of the fund as on 31st May 2020 was ₹5595 Crores.

6. Top 5 Schemes of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

  • ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund

    • Investment Objective:

      The investment objective of the ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund is to generate long term capital appreciation along with income distribution by investing in a diversified equity and equity-related portfolio of instruments of large-cap companies.

    • Fund Details:

      The Fund Category of ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund is Equity- Large Cap Fund with an AUM of ₹21,766 crores as on 31st May 2020. The scheme was launched on 23-May-2008. The NAV for the Direct Plan, Growth was ₹39.44 as on 12th June 2020 and the same for Regular Plan, Growth was ₹37.02 with a 11.46 % return since inception as on 12th June 2020. The benchmark for this scheme is Nifty 100 TRI.

      The expense ratio of the ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund is 1.92% for regular plans and 1.23% for direct plans. There would be an exit load of 1% if you redeem before completion of one year from date of investment.

      ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund is exposed greatly in the banking sector. HDFC Bank Limited, Infosys has the maximum share of holding.

      Top 5 portfolio holding as on 31st May 2020 is:

      CompanySector% Assets
      HDFC BankFinancial8.78
      InfosysTechnology7.11
      Bharti AirtelCommunication6.07
      Reliance IndustriesEnergy5.96
      ICICI BankFinancial5.49

      The minimum investment in ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund is ₹100 for fresh investment.

  • ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund

    • Investment Objective:

      The investment objective of the ICICI Prudential Equity & Debt Fund is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified equity and equity-related portfolio of instruments as well as debt and money market instruments. This scheme invests a minimum of 51% in equity and equity-related instruments and is usually in the range of 60-80% with a minimum of 20% debt-allocation.

    • Fund Details:

      The Fund Category of ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund is an Aggressive Hybrid Fund with an AUM of ₹17,423 crores as on 31st May 2020. The scheme was launched on 03-Nov-1999. The NAV for the Direct Plan, Growth was ₹130.37 as on 12th June 2020 and the same for Regular Plan, Growth was ₹120.87 with a 12.85% return since inception as on 12th June 2020. The benchmark for this scheme is CRISIL Hybrid 35+65 Aggressive

      The expense ratio of the ICICI Prudential Equity and Debt Fund is 1.77% for regular plans and 1.26% for direct plans. The Exit Load is NIL if redeemed post 1 year of investment. For redemption within 1 year of investment, the Exit Load is NIL for the first 10% of the investment and 1% for the rest of the amount.

      Top 5 portfolio holding as on 31st May 2020 is:

      CompanySector% Assets
      NTPCEnergy8.02
      Bharti AirtelCommunication7.41
      ICICI BankFinancial6.1
      ONGCEnergy4.48
      CiplaHealthcare3.58

      The minimum investment in ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund is ₹5000 for fresh investment.

  • ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund

    • Investment Objective:

      The investment objective of the ICICI Prudential Balanced Fund is to generate long term wealth as well as participate in income distribution for the investors by investing in an equity and equity-related portfolio of instruments as well as equity derivatives and arbitrage opportunities.

    • Fund Details:

      The Fund Category of ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is Hybrid Fund with an AUM of ₹24,582 crores as on 31st May 2020. The scheme was launched on 30-Dec-2006. The NAV for the Direct Plan, Growth was ₹37.27 as on 12th June 2020 and the same for Regular Plan, Growth was ₹34.48 with a 10.77% return since inception as on 12th June 2020. The benchmark for this scheme is CRISIL Hybrid 50+50 Moderate Index.

      The expense ratio of the ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is 1.67% for regular plans and 1.05 % for direct plans. The Exit Load is NIL if redeemed post 1 year of investment. For redemption within 1 year of investment, the Exit Load is NIL for the first 10% of the investment and 1% for the rest of the amount.

      Top 5 portfolio holding as on 31st May 2020 is:

      CompanySector% Assets
      Reliance IndustriesEnergy5.26
      HDFC BankFinancial4.74
      ICICI BankFinancial3.49
      Bharti AirtelCommunication3.25
      InfosysTechnology2.87

      The minimum investment in ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is ₹500 for fresh investment.

  • ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund

    • Investment Objective:

      The investment objective of the ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Growth is to achieve returns above the benchmark index of Nifty Next 50 Index by investing in securities from the same index. Thus, the NAV of this scheme should closely track the performance of the benchmark index.

    • Fund Details:

      The Fund Category of ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Growth is Large cap fund with an AUM of ₹769 crores as on 31st May 2020. The scheme was launched on 25-Jun-2010. The benchmark for this scheme is Nifty Next 50 TRI.

      The expense ratio of the ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Growth is 0.49%. There is No Exit load in this scheme.

      Top 5 portfolio holding as on 31st May 2020 is:

      CompanySector% Assets
      Avenue SupermartsServices5.21
      HDFC Life InsuranceFinancial4.72
      Divi's LaboratoriesHealthcare4.69
      SBI Life Insurance CompanyFinancial4.35
      Dabur IndiaFMCG4.06

      The minimum investment in ICICI Prudential Nifty Next 50 Index Fund Growth is ₹100.

  • ICICI Equity Savings Fund

    • Investment Objective:

      The scheme objective of the ICICI Equity Saving fund is to generate regular income by investing in fixed income securities as well as derivative strategies. It also invests a portion of the scheme asset in equity and equity related instruments to generate long term capital appreciation.

    • Fund Details:

      The Fund Category of ICICI Equity Savings Fund is a Hybrid Fund with an AUM of ₹1157 crores as on 31st may 2020. The scheme was launched on 05-Dec-2014. The NAV for the Direct Plan, Growth was ₹12.93 as on 12th June 2020 and the same for Regular Plan, Growth was ₹13.67 with a 7.07% return since inception as on 12th June 2020. The benchmark for this scheme is Nifty Equity Savings TRI.

      The expense ratio of the ICICI Equity Savings Fund is 1.35% for regular plans and 0.69% for direct plans. The Exit Load is NIL if redeemed or switched out post 15 days of investment. The Exit Load is 1% of applicable NAV if redeemed or switched out within 15 days of investment.

      ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund is exposed greatly in the banking and Financial sector, Energy sector and FMCG sector. Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank limited, Sun Pharma have a maximum share of holding.

      Top 5 portfolio holding as on 31st May 2020 is:

      CompanySector% Assets
      Bharti AirtelCommunication7.03
      ICICI BankFinancial4.21
      Sun Pharmaceutical Inds.Healthcare3.22
      InfosysTechnology3.15
      NTPCEnergy3.12

      Minimum investment amount in ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund is ₹5000 for fresh subscription and ₹100 for SIP

7. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund Customer Care Details

Customers of ICICI Mutual Fund can contact the AMC either at their registered offices or call or send mail. Details are mentioned below:-

Registered Address-

Registered Off. -1201-1212, Narian Manzil, 23 Barakhamba Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi-110001

Corporate Office Address - One BKC, 13th Floor, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra, Mumbai- 400051

Phone- (022)26525000, Fax - (022)26528100

Central Service Office - 2nd Floor, Block- B-2, Nirlon Knowledge Park, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East), Mumbai- 400063. Phone- (022)26852000, Fax - (022)26868313

Toll Free Number- 1800-222-999(for BSNL/MTNL), 1800-200-6666 (others)

Time- 8am-8pm (Monday- Saturday), 9am-7pm (Sunday)

Overseas Number- +91-22-28586002

Email Id enquiry@icicipruamc.com

8. Invest Online in ICICI Prudential Mutual Funds

To invest online in ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, an investor can visit the mutual fund app ET Money and look for the Mutual fund by its category. The clear overview of the fund divided sector and category wise helps the investor to decide according to his requirements. The ET Money investment Dashboard is an extremely comprehensible that can guide its investor to a hassle-free investment and that too without any commission. ET Money works on a 'No Commission' basis and is thus a one-stop solution for both veteran and novice investors.

9. Top ICICI Prudential Fund Managers

  • Mr. S. Naren:

    Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer

    ICICI Bank Mutual Fund has managed to scroll up the ladder as one of the most reputed AMCs competing with its contemporaries and providing value-based services to its customers providing them returns along with certainty against the erosion of funds. This has mainly been possible due to the experience and expertise of their Fund Management team.

    This team has leaders like Mr. S. Naren, who is the Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer for ICICI Bank Mutual Fund. He with an experience of over 28 years is both the strategy maker and the executor of the same for the entire ICICI Bank Mutual Fund and International Advisory part of the business. He has deep insight and understanding of the Indian Equity Market, stockbroking, banking operations, and equity research, and that makes him one of the most renowned Fund Managers across the industry.

    He had joined ICICI Bank Mutual Fund in 2004. He has been a B.Tech Engineer from IIT Chennai, and has done his MBA in Finance from IIM Kolkata and had worked with a number of security companies holding the various positions of value before joining ICICI Bank Mutual Fund.

  • Mr. Mrinal Singh:

    Deputy CIO-Equity

    The highly valued funds in terms of NAV, Asset and also Investor choice like ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund, ICICI Prudential Midcap Fund, ICICI Prudential Technology Fund, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund of ICICI Bank Mutual Fund are at present managed by Mr. Mrinal Singh.

    His expertise is the equity market in addition to portfolio management and he has worked with many companies across varied industries like IT, Automobile and Finance like in Wipro Ltd and Robert Bosch GmbH.

    He had joined ICICI Bank Mutual Fund in 2008 and has an overall experience of 16 years. He is a Bachelor of Engineer, has done his Post Graduation Diploma in Management from SP Jain College in Mumbai.

  • Mr. Rahul Goswami:

    Chief Investment Officer- Fixed Income

    Mr. Goswami presently manages 8 funds of ICICI Bank Mutual Fund all of which are debt funds. These funds are like ICICI Prudential Liquid Plan, ICICI Prudential Floating Rate Fund, ICICI Prudential Flexible Income Plan, ICICI Prudential Banking & PSE Debt Fund, ICICI Prudential Guilt Plan, ICICI Prudential Medium Term Plan, ICICI Prudential Multiple Yield Fund, ICICI Prudential Capital Protection Oriented Fund. This is the second tenure of Mr.Goswami in ICICI Bank Mutual Fund when he has joined the company as the Chief Investment Officer - Fixed Income.

    In his previous spell from 2004 to 2009, he had been the Co-Head of Fixed Income and had managed 8 debt funds. He had looked into the forex movement, liquidity of the market and economic development.

    Mr.Goswami has an overall experience of 22years and has worked with various companies in the Finance industry including Standard Chartered Bank, UTI Bank, Franklin Templeton and many others before joining ICICI Bank Mutual Fund. He is a B.Sc. and MBA from Bhopal University.

  • Mr. Devang Shah:

    Mr. Devang Shah is an ACA certified person and has a long track record of experience. He had worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deutsche Asset Management (India) Pvt.Ltd.
  • Mr. R.Sivakumar:

    Mr. Sivakumar is an engineer from IIT Madras and has a management degree from IIM Ahmedabad. He had worked with reputed financial organizations like Fortis Investment Management Ltd, Sundaram Mutual Funds, Zurich India and ITC Threadneedle.

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which is the best ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund?

ICICI Mutual Fund has prepared a basket full of funds to invest in and the diversity of the funds in terms of type, allocation, sector and so on makes the funds as unique as many other funds. This diversity allows the customer to choose a fund depending on his goals and requirements. However, which is the best ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund depends on the investor's risk profile and asset allocation as each fund has a unique objective and hence cannot be compared. There are some top-performing funds in each category which can be evaluated at the time of investment.

How can I redeem the ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund?

The easiest way to redeem your money from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund is through the ET Money Mobile Application.

However, it can be done otherwise as well. An Investor can submit a duly signed redemption request for his ICICI Bank Mutual Fund one time investment or ICICI SIP plans in any of the Official Acceptance point of ICICI Mutual Fund office or at CAMS before 3 pm. The redemption would be processed as per the value of the NAV of the present day and its amount multiplied by the number of units put forward for redemption would be the fund value.

As per the regulations put forward by SEBI, the redeemed funds should reach the investor in a maximum of 10 days. But the turnaround time for redemption requests varies from fund to fund where a little extra time is needed to redeem a TAT is seen for the debt funds.

How can I track my ICICI SIP?

A customer can request for the details of his investment in ICICI Prudential MF by requesting for an account statement online on visit one of the registered offices to request for a statement or do the same via any of the contact points provided by the Asset Management Company.

He can also request for a statement by visiting the official site of ICICI Prudential MF. There he needs to move into the 'Customer Service' option and select 'Request for E-Statement' and then by filling up a few regular details one can very easily obtain the statement of his investment.

An investor can also keep a close watch at the NAV and thus maintain a clear idea about the growth of his fund.

All this can be seamlessly done through the ET Money Application as well.

How can I check my ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund status?

You can easily check your entire portfolio status on ET Money Mobile Application, including the status of your ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund status including the ICICI Bank SIP can be checked online at the official website of the Asset Management Company. The customer can also find out the status of his investment via any of the other options such as by calling up the toll-free number or sending an email or visiting any of the registered offices of ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential?

NAV is the valuation of the total asset that is managed under the heading of each fund of ICICI Prudential Mutual fund. The NAV is separate for every scheme and every fund with all its option in it is declared on a daily basis.

Is ICICI Mutual Funds safe to invest in?

SEBI is a the regulator for the entire Mutual Fund industry and guides each and every investment scheme of the AMCs ensuring that your money is safely invested. However, the investment in every scheme is subject to market risk and that needs to be evaluated according to the risk profile of the investor before investing.