Helios Financial Services Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- High beta (1.22) means the fund swings more sharply than the broader index.
- Downside capture of 134% indicates larger drops during broader market downturns.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +8.48% | +6.32% | +2.16% |
| 3 Months | +2.23% | -0.20% | +2.43% |
| 6 Months | +5.97% | +5.98% | -0.01% |
| 1 Year | +0.42% | +3.90% | -3.48% |
| Since Inception | +6.69% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.34% | +4.03% | -4.37% |
| 2025 | +10.76% | +1.43% | +9.33% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -12.37% | +5.93% | +5.57% | +21.74% | 76.2% | 64.8% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-02 | 2026-03-30 | -18.0% | 3 months | Not yet recovered |
| 2024-12-16 | 2025-03-10 | -15.8% | 3 months | 3 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in banking and financial services sector: 80% to 100%, Equity and equity related instruments of companies other than above: 0% to 20%, Money Market instruments Other Liquid instruments : 0% to 20% ; Units issued by InvITs: 0% to 10% | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The primary objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in financial services. However, there is no assurance or guarantee 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 213 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as small relative to Sectoral / Thematic 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 Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samco Special Opportunities Fund | 2.5 | - | 3.37% | 98.7% | Rs 117 cr | Compare → |
| Shriram Multi Sector Rotation Fund | 3.3 | - | 2.69% | 95.8% | Rs 157 cr | Compare → |
| Motilal Owsal Manufacturing Fund | 3.3 | - | - | 99.1% | Rs 691 cr | Compare → |
| Quantum Ethical Fund | 4.7 | - | 2.31% | 99.6% | Rs 142 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund | 4.2 | - | 2.60% | 99.2% | Rs 272 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Helios Financial Services Fund
What is the expense ratio of Helios Financial Services Fund?
Helios Financial Services Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.64% with a base expense ratio of 2.1%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Helios Financial Services Fund?
Helios Financial Services Fund is managed by Alok Bahl.
What are the historical returns of Helios Financial Services Fund?
Helios Financial Services Fund has a 1-year return of +0.42%.
How large is Helios Financial Services Fund?
Helios Financial Services Fund manages assets of Rs 213 cr, placing it in the 'small' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Helios Financial Services Fund scored on MFIQ?
Helios Financial Services Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 3.1/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Helios Financial Services Fund?
Helios Financial Services Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 19.75% with a maximum historical drawdown of -18.03%.