Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Favorable risk-adjusted return profile with a Sharpe ratio of 0.96.
- Consistently ranked #1 in its category with an MFIQ quantitative score of 7.2/10.
- Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +2.20% | +2.96% | -0.76% |
| 3 Months | +1.69% | +1.17% | +0.52% |
| 6 Months | +5.44% | +3.88% | +1.56% |
| 1 Year | +7.22% | +4.14% | +3.08% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +10.38% | +8.21% | +2.17% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +8.51% | +7.26% | +1.25% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +9.80% | +8.53% | +1.27% |
| Since Inception | +9.45% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +6.42% | +3.40% | +3.02% |
| 2025 | +7.95% | +6.70% | +1.25% |
| 2024 | +13.36% | +11.07% | +2.29% |
| 2023 | +12.94% | +14.27% | -1.33% |
| 2022 | +3.24% | +2.49% | +0.75% |
| 2021 | +11.67% | +12.79% | -1.12% |
| 2020 | +12.96% | +11.09% | +1.87% |
| 2019 | +6.98% | +7.85% | -0.87% |
| 2018 | +3.80% | +1.32% | +2.48% |
| 2017 | +15.08% | +14.67% | +0.41% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -2.70% | +9.28% | +8.59% | +26.11% | 99.2% | - |
| 3-Year Rolling | +3.99% | +9.50% | +9.63% | +12.35% | 100.0% | - |
| 5-Year Rolling | +7.21% | +9.41% | +9.29% | +12.60% | 100.0% | - |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| 1. Equity & equity related instruments (Including Reits )- 65-80%2. Debt Securities & Money Market instruments - 10-35%3. Units of InvITs - 0-10% 4. Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives | 0% - 10% 5. Units of Gold ETFs and Silver ETFs - 0% - 25%Dervatives |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to provide capital appreciation and income distribution to the investors by using equity and equity related instruments, arbitrage opportunities, Gold & Silver ETFs, ETCDs, InvITs and investments in debt and money market instruments. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 1,816 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Equity Savings schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Equity Savings Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC Equity Savings Fund | 7.0 | +12.36% | 2.37% | - | Rs 1,676 cr | Compare → |
| Mirae Asset Equity Savings Fund | 6.6 | +9.92% | 1.72% | - | Rs 2,043 cr | Compare → |
| DSP Equity Savings Fund | 4.8 | +8.24% | 1.96% | - | Rs 3,068 cr | Compare → |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Equity Savings Fund | 4.5 | +7.88% | 1.68% | - | Rs 1,155 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Equity Savings Fund | 6.3 | +9.02% | 2.12% | - | Rs 10,417 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund
What is the expense ratio of Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund?
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.1% with a base expense ratio of 1.38%, compared to the Equity Savings category median of 2.19%.
Who manages Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund?
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund is managed by Bharat Lahoti (tenure: 9.1 years since 2017-09-18).
What are the historical returns of Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund?
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 10.38% and a 5-year CAGR of 8.51%. Its 1-year return stands at +7.22%.
How large is Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund?
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund manages assets of Rs 1,816 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Equity Savings peers.
How is Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund scored on MFIQ?
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 7.2/10 (Good), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund?
Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 4.00% with a maximum historical drawdown of -9.59%.