SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth

SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth

Equity

SBI Mutual Fund

Contra

Get the latest NAV of SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹427.72

▼-0.7%1D

NAV as on 19 Jan 2026

16.38%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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52303 people have invested ₹ 37.7Cr in SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

SBI Contra Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (19-Jan-26)

The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over 3Y, 5Y, but underperformed over 1Y.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-1.15%
1.15%
1.22%
7.16%
20.26%
23.35%
Nifty 500
-1.28%
-0.95%
0.42%
7.81%
14.87%
14.3%
Contra Avg
-0.91%
-0.1%
1.3%
8.3%
20.22%
19.83%
Best in Contra
0.81%
2.01%
2.71%
11.49%
22.15%
23.57%
Worst in Contra
-0.07%
-0.79%
-0.22%
7.56%
20.8%
18.42%
Category Rank
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
1/3
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INDmoney Rank

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Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
SBI Contra Fund
1/3
49,967Cr
0.68%
7.16%
20.26%
5.53
0.94
1.15
2.09
1.40
Kotak Contra Fund Direct Growth
2/3
5,136Cr
0.58%
11.86%
21.75%
5.15
0.99
1.14
2.02
1.92
Invesco India Contra Fund Direct Growth
3/3
20,658Cr
0.53%
7.63%
20.68%
4.38
0.99
1.05
1.75
1.33
Positive: 5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: Among most bought funds within the category
Among most bought funds within the category
Positive: Larger AUM within category
Larger AUM within category
Negative: 3Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category
3Y returns in the bottom 25% of the category

SBI Contra Fund Returns Calculator

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SBI Contra Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jan-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jan-26)

Large cap
50.8%
Mid cap
17.6%
Small cap
10.2%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 14.9% to 17.6%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 14.9% to 17.6%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 52.2% to 50.8%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 52.2% to 50.8%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 10.1% to 10.2%
Small Cap allocation has gone up from 10.1% to 10.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.3% to 4.2%
Cash allocation has gone down from 5.3% to 4.2%
Debt allocation has gone down from 3% to 3%
Debt allocation has gone down from 3% to 3%

SBI Contra Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jan-26)

Sector Allocation

Financial Services
28.3%
Energy
11.9%
Basic Materials
11.1%
Health
8.9%
Tech
8.2%
Consumer Cyclical
8%
Consumer Defensive
7.6%
Utilities
6%
Industrial
4.6%
Communication
3.8%
Real Estate
1.7%

Top 3 Sectors in December were Financial Services, Government & Energy

Dec'25

Financial Services

27%

Government

21%

Energy

12%

Nov'25

Financial Services

28%

Government

14%

Energy

12%

SBI Contra Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Dec-25)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
8.02%
0%
Reliance Industries Ltd
6.2%
0%
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
2.82%
0%
Punjab National Bank
2.8%
0%
Tata Steel Ltd
2.67%
0%
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Top Stocks bought last month
EPAM Systems Inc's allocation increased from 1.1% to 1.68%
EPAM Systems Inc's allocation increased from 1.1% to 1.68%
Tech Mahindra Ltd's allocation increased from 1.27% to 1.68%
Tech Mahindra Ltd's allocation increased from 1.27% to 1.68%
Tata Steel Ltd's allocation increased from 2.5% to 2.67%
Tata Steel Ltd's allocation increased from 2.5% to 2.67%
Top Stocks sold last month
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.18 % to 8.02 %
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.18 % to 8.02 %
Reliance Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.2 % to 6.2 %
Reliance Industries Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.2 % to 6.2 %
Punjab National Bank's allocation decreased from 2.83 % to 2.8 %
Punjab National Bank's allocation decreased from 2.83 % to 2.8 %

SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.68%
Benchmark
BSE 100 India TR INR
AUM₹49967 Cr
Inception Date1 January, 2013
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹500
Exit Load
0.2%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
45.13%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About SBI Contra Fund

The SBI Contra Fund is an equity mutual fund from SBI Mutual Fund that invests in out-of-favour or undervalued stocks (a contrarian strategy) to achieve long-term capital appreciation. It employs a combination of top-down and bottom-up analysis to pick stocks across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments. The strategy focuses on assets that are currently unpopular, aiming to profit when market sentiment changes.

The primary benchmark for the fund is the BSE 500 Total Return Index (TRI), and its secondary benchmark is the BSE SENSEX TRI. Currently, the Fund size (AUM) stands at approximately ₹49,218 Crore.

Fund Manager

Pradeep Kesavan

Fund Manager of SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth, since 1 December 2023

Dinesh Balachandran

Fund Manager of SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth, since 7 May 2018

Learn more about SBI Mutual Fund
Parameters
Dec'25
Nov'25
Oct'25
AUM
₹ 50K Cr
₹ 49.8K Cr
₹ 49.2K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 50K Cr as of Dec'25
  • AUM increased by 129.6 Cr between Dec'25 and Nov'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in SBI Contra Fund?

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What is the current NAV of SBI Contra Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹427.72. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

SBI Contra Fund fund has generated a return of 7.16% in 1 year, 20.26% in 3 years, 23.35% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of SBI Contra Fund?

The fund managers are Pradeep Kesavan, Dinesh Balachandran.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.25% if redeemed in 0-30 Days, 0.1% if redeemed in 30-90 Days. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.68%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹49967 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of SBI Contra Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Ltd(8.02%), Reliance Industries Ltd(6.2%), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd(2.82%)