About ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund
ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
To generate long term capital appreciation by investing in Equity & Equity related instruments through a diversified basket with an aim to minimize the portfolio volatility.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹10.47 | 153070 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹10.47 | 153071 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹10.25 | 153069 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹10.25 | 153068 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund today?
The NAV of ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹10.47 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹10.25, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -3.59%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.84% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 14% from 6 Jan 2026 to 30 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 87% ended in a gain.
What does ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund invest in?
As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 31 positions, the largest being Reliance Industries Ltd (9.9%), Axis Bank Ltd (8%), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (6.9%). Its biggest sector was banks at 31.6% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.
Which category does ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from ICICI Prudential Equity Minimum Variance Fund taxed?
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.