SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Direct Growth

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of SBI Equity Minimum Variance 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.

₹23.91

NAV as on 10 Sep 2026

12.36%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

124 people have invested ₹ 23.7L in SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund in the last three months

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (10-Sep-26)

The fund has underperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
-4.78%
0%
0.22%
-3.69%
7.33%
8.2%
Nifty 500
-3.33%
3.23%
2.73%
-0.53%
9.49%
9.12%
Equity - Other Avg
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Best in Equity - Other
0.94%
6.29%
8.17%
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Worst in Equity - Other
-0.09%
2.68%
4.29%
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SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

13
/36
58% Performance
45% Risk Management
88% Cost

Ranked 13 out of 36 mutual funds in the equity - other category as per INDmoney.

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 Equity Minimum Variance Fund
13/36
208Cr
0.48%
-3.69%
7.33%
0.11
1.01
0.24
0.34
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ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund
1/36
38,299Cr
0.91%
0.67%
13.8%
4.38
0.80
0.78
1.18
0.80
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Dir
2/36
1,263Cr
0.93%
14.41%
18.64%
7.30
0.96
0.89
1.45
2.14
Sundaram Services Fund
3/36
5,137Cr
0.64%
4.97%
14.27%
6.36
1.01
0.65
1.03
1.22
Positive: 5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
5Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: 3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
3Y returns in the top 25% of the category
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: Higher probablity of downside risk
Higher probablity of downside risk
Negative: Smaller AUM within category
Smaller AUM within category

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Returns Calculator

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SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (15-Aug-26)

Fund Distribution

as on (15-Aug-26)

Large cap
95.1%

Mid cap
4%

Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 4.5% to 4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone down from 4.5% to 4%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 94.1% to 94.7%
Large Cap allocation has gone up from 94.1% to 94.7%
Cash allocation has gone down from 1.4% to 1.3%
Cash allocation has gone down from 1.4% to 1.3%

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (15-Aug-26)

Sector Allocation

Consumer Defensive
29.7%
Health
18.2%
Financial Services
17.2%
Basic Materials
7.9%
Consumer Cyclical
7.8%
Tech
7.1%
Energy
4.1%
Industrial
4.1%
Communication
2%
Utilities
2%

Top 3 Sectors in July were Consumer Defensive, Health & Financial Services

Jul'26

Health

25%

Consumer Defensive

25%

Financial Services

11%

Jun'26

Consumer Defensive

29%

Health

22%

Financial Services

14%

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Aug-26)

Top Stocks bought last month
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd's allocation increased from 3.59% to 8.03%
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd's allocation increased from 3.59% to 8.03%
Coal India Ltd's allocation increased from 1.86% to 4.37%
Coal India Ltd's allocation increased from 1.86% to 4.37%
Tech Mahindra Ltd's allocation increased from 2.06% to 4.55%
Tech Mahindra Ltd's allocation increased from 2.06% to 4.55%
Top Stocks sold last month
Nestle India Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.22 % to 8.14 %
Nestle India Ltd's allocation decreased from 8.22 % to 8.14 %
Hindustan Unilever Ltd's allocation decreased from 7.5 % to 5.95 %
Hindustan Unilever Ltd's allocation decreased from 7.5 % to 5.95 %
ITC Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.12 % to 5.26 %
ITC Ltd's allocation decreased from 6.12 % to 5.26 %

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Overview

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

Expense ratio0.48%
Benchmark
Nifty 50 TR INR
AUM₹208 Cr
Inception Date19 March, 2019
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹5,000/₹500
Exit Load
0.5%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
29.09%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 19 March, 2019. The fund is managed by Sukanya Ghosh. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund has ₹208 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Aug 2026 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.5.

Returns

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund has given a CAGR return of 12.36% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of -3.69%, 7.33% and 8.20% respectively.

Holdings

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Health, Consumer Defensive, Financial Services, Tech, Consumer Cyclical, Energy, Basic Materials, Industrial, Communication, Utilities. Its top holdings are Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd, Nestle India Ltd, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, Tata Consumer Products Ltd

Taxation

As it is a equity - other mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to provide long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified basket of companies in Nifty 50 Index while aiming for minimizing the portfolio volatility. However, there is no guarantee or assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 5000.00 and for SIP is INR 500.00. SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Sukanya Ghosh

Fund Manager of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund, since 1 March 2026

Learn more about SBI Mutual Fund
Parameters
Jul'26
Jun'26
May'26
AUM
₹ 215.1 Cr
₹ 209.3 Cr
₹ 208.9 Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 215.1 Cr as of Jul'26
  • AUM increased by 5.8 Cr between Jul'26 and Jun'26

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Frequently Asked Questions for SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund?

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What is the current NAV of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹23.91. 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 Equity Minimum Variance Fund fund has generated a return of -3.69% in 1 year, 7.33% in 3 years, 8.20% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund?

The fund managers are Sukanya Ghosh.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.5% if redeemed in 0-15 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 0.48%. 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 ₹208 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd(8.48%), Nestle India Ltd(8.27%), Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd(8.18%)