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Thematic Funds

  • Average Return 17.1%
  • No. of Funds 9

What is Thematic Mutual Fund

Thematic funds are equity mutual funds that invest in stocks tied to a theme. These funds are more broad-based then sectoral fund, as they pick companies and sectors united by an idea. For instance, an infrastructure theme fund will invest in cement, power, steel, among other sectors

Advantages of Thematic Funds

  • Select sectors in the portfolio mean they are not genuinely diversified
  • High-risk category as returns are tied to a theme playing out
  • Suitable for aggressive investors, even then exposure should not be more than 10% of the portfolio

Top schemes of Thematic Mutual Funds sorted by Returns

9 funds
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UTI

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹3,447 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 132.79%+ 7.07% + 66.43%+ 8.78% + 67.64%+ 16.23% + 24.57%+ 12.66% + 23.79%+ 41.66% + 23.85%+ 80.59%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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ICICI Prudential

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹1,362 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 8.67%+ 0.3% -4.29% -0.63% + 14.55%+ 3.77% + 6.16%+ 3.11% + 18.14%+ 30.76% + 19.2%+ 61.46%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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Sundaram

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹4,161 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 7.26%+ 0.38% -5.32% -0.79% + 19.99%+ 5.2% + 9.75%+ 5.06% + 17.49%+ 29.5% + 18.51%+ 58.69%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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Aditya Birla SL

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹992 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 33.46%+ 2.06% + 8.41%+ 1.28% + 30.87%+ 7.76% + 6.77%+ 3.4% + 17.35%+ 29.31% + 16.27%+ 50.3%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

SBI

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹635 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 22.14%+ 1.49% + 8.74%+ 1.4% + 29.49%+ 7.58% + 10.56%+ 5.54% + 15.93%+ 26.74% + 15.36%+ 46.97%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

App exclusive lock

Tata

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹3,456 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 27.5%+ 1.73% + 5.22%+ 0.87% + 17.77%+ 4.72% -0.45% -0.28% + 8.97%+ 14.63% + 11.42%+ 33.43%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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ICICI Prudential

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹2,001 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 34.79%+ 1.71% + 13.62%+ 2.46% + 18.23%+ 5.26% + 3.21%+ 1.7% + 6.4%+ 10.43% + 11.15%+ 32.56%

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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Baroda BNP Paribas

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹1,308 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 11.58%+ 0.63% + 4.24%+ 0.76% + 29.25%+ 7.58% + 8.73%+ 4.54% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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HDFC

#NA of NA

Unranked

ETM Rank: App exclusive lock

Fund Size

₹12,098 Cr

Return (p.a)

+ 40.51%+ 2.55% + 18.33%+ 2.92% + 37.63%+ 9.57% + 12.26%+ 6.44% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

#NA of NA

Unranked

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How to invest in Thematic Funds?

Investing in Thematic mutual funds on the ET Money app is simple. Follow these steps:

For Desktop Users:

  • Click on the "Invest" button next to the scheme in the Thematic fund list shown above.
  • Scan the QR code to download the app.

For Mobile Users:

  • Tap on the "Invest" button in the Thematic fund list to download the app.
  • Open the app, sign up, and complete your one-time KYC process, or log in if you're already registered.
  • Search for the mutual fund you want to invest in and choose your investment mode (Lump sum investment or SIP).
  • Enter your investment amount.
  • Fill in the required details, including your bank account for payment, and confirm.

All set! Your investment is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best Thematic Mutual Funds to invest in 2025?

These are top 5 Thematic funds you can invest in 2025

Fund NameFund CategoryETM RankConsistency5.0 Year Return (Annualized)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity FundEquity# 10 of 12
18.23 % p.a.
ICICI Prudential Exports and Services FundEquity# 3 of 12
23.65 % p.a.
HDFC Manufacturing FundEquityUnranked
NA
ICICI Prudential FMCG FundEquity# 7 of 12
15.16 % p.a.
Tata Ethical FundEquity# 11 of 12
17.87 % p.a.

How long should I stay invested in Thematic Mutual Funds?

Since Thematic Mutual Funds are equity funds i.e. they invest in stocks of companies, you need to stay invested for at least 5 years.

Where do Thematic Mutual Funds invest?

Thematic Funds have to invest 80% of their assets in stocks tied to a particular theme. For instance, a Thematic Infrastructure Fund will invest in stocks related to the theme of infrastructure. This means they invest in companies connected to the development of infrastructure of our country like those operating in steel, cement, construction sectors.

Are Thematic Mutual Funds high risk?

Thematic Mutual Funds invest in equities, so in a short term, they can be volatile. However, over a long-term, the risk comes down substantially.

What kind of returns can I earn from Thematic ?

Thematic Funds have on an average delivered 22.13% p.a. returns in the last 5 years. Their 3 and 10 year annualized returns are 17.1% and 13.14% p.a.

Should I invest in Thematic Mutual Funds?

Thematic Funds are some of the riskiest Mutual Funds. Although they are more diversified than Sectoral Funds, they still carry high risk. That's because their success depends on the theme playing out as expected. If it doesn't, then none of the stocks will perform, resulting in massive underperformance. These funds are suitable only for experienced investors, and even then, not more than 10% of the portfolio should be in these funds.

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