Healthcare Sector Mutual Funds
Healthcare mutual funds invest in companies operating in the healthcare sector, including pharmaceuticals, hospitals, medical devices, and health insurance. These funds are suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite and a long-term investment horizon who want to capitalise on the growth potential of the healthcare industry. According to SEBI regulations, these funds must invest at least 80% of their assets in equity and equity-related instruments of healthcare companies.
List of Best Healthcare Sector Mutual Funds
AUM Growth of Sector Healthcare Mutual Funds - December 2025
In the past one month, the WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth has emerged as the leader in net AUM growth, witnessing an impressive addition of ₹18.62 crore. This positions it as one of the top-performing Sector Healthcare mutual funds in terms of investor interest and fund growth.
Fund | 1M Net Flow | 1M Net Flow % | |
|---|---|---|---|
 WhiteOak Capital Pharma and Healthcare Fund Current AUM: 480.08 Cr | +₹18.62 Cr | 4.40% | Invest |
 SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund Current AUM: 4.08K Cr | +₹13.79 Cr | 0.35% | Invest |
 HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Current AUM: 1.97K Cr | +₹10.32 Cr | 0.54% | Invest |
 DSP Healthcare Fund Current AUM: 3.14K Cr | +₹6.49 Cr | 0.21% | Invest |
 UTI Healthcare Fund Current AUM: 1.12K Cr | +₹2.72 Cr | 0.24% | Invest |
Top Stock added by Sector Healthcare Mutual Funds - December 2025
Over the last month, Cohance Lifesciences Ltd has been added to the portfolios of 4 out of 18 Sector Healthcare mutual funds. This signals growing confidence in the stock’s long-term growth prospects among Sector Healthcare fund managers.
Top Stock sold by Sector Healthcare Mutual Funds - December 2025
In contrast, Gland Pharma Ltd has been sold by 3 of 18 Sector Healthcare mutual funds in the last one month. This shift underscores a cautious approach by fund managers toward the stock, reflecting changing market dynamics.
Sector allocation of Sector Healthcare mutual funds - December 2025
Over the last 6 months, Sector Healthcare category has seen increased allocation towards Real Estate, Consumer Defensive, Financial Services sectors and allocation in Tech, Basic Materials, Energy sectors has decreased
Sector | AUM |
|---|---|
 Health Increased by 12.13%, in last 6M | 32.02K Cr |
 Basic Materials Decreased by 14.47%, in last 6M | 549.2 Cr |
 Financial Services Increased by 12.38%, in last 6M | 152.44 Cr |
 Consumer Defensive Increased by 13.16%, in last 6M | 61.73 Cr |
 Energy Decreased by 6.74%, in last 6M | 29.85 Cr |
 Real Estate Increased by 100.00%, in last 6M | 13.63 Cr |
 Industrial Increased by 12.16%, in last 6M | 2.48 Cr |
 Tech Decreased by 100.00%, in last 6M | 0 Cr |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are healthcare funds suitable for beginners?
Given their high-risk nature, healthcare funds are generally more suitable for experienced investors who understand the sector's dynamics and risks. Beginners should approach these funds with caution and consider them as a small part of a well-diversified portfolio.
How do healthcare funds compare to broader market funds?
Healthcare funds have the potential to deliver higher returns than broader market funds during periods of strong performance in the healthcare sector. However, they are also more susceptible to sector-specific risks and can underperform the broader market at times.
How do healthcare sector funds differ from pharma funds?
Pharma funds focus only on pharmaceutical companies, while healthcare funds may include a broader range, hospitals, diagnostics, biotech, and healthcare tech firms.
What are the risks involved in healthcare mutual funds?
Healthcare sector mutual funds include risks like sector concentration risk, regulatory risk and high volatility.
How do healthcare sector funds differ from pharma funds?
Pharma funds focus only on pharmaceutical companies, while healthcare funds may include a broader range of hospitals, diagnostics, biotech, and healthcare tech firms.
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