About ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund
ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities 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 and equity related instruments of entities engaged in and/or expected to benefit from the growth in housing theme. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme would be achieved.
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 | ₹17.75 | 150310 |
| Direct | IDCW | ₹15.05 | 150311 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹16.85 | 150308 |
| Regular | IDCW | ₹14.17 | 150309 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund today?
The NAV of ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹17.75 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹16.85, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned -2.9%, and 10.66% a year over 3 years. That places it 94 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund?
The Direct plan charges 1.19% 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 Housing Opportunities Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹100, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 16.7% from 26 Sept 2024 to 28 Feb 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 97% ended in a gain.
What does ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities Fund invest in?
As on 31 Jul 2026 it held 58 positions, the largest being NTPC Ltd (6.9%), HDFC Bank Ltd (6.6%), ICICI Bank Ltd (6.6%). Its biggest sector was banks at 19.6% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.
Which category does ICICI Prudential Housing Opportunities 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 Housing Opportunities 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.