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Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
25.8%
a year
NAV
₹33.85
▲ 0.1% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹2,919 Cr
Expense ratio
0.49%
a year

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹32.64 and has returned 25.11% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average index fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year25.8%1.1%ahead2 of 322
3 years25.8%9.5%ahead2 of 168
5 years17.8%9.4%ahead1 of 42
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-0.3%-0.3%
3 months3.7%3.6%
6 months19.4%19.1%
1 year25.8%25.2%
2 yearsp.a.25.1%24.5%
3 yearsp.a.25.8%25.1%
5 yearsp.a.17.8%17.2%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Apr 2020.

Plan

NAV history

▲ 25.83% in the last 1Y

26.830.534.218 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹82,731
XIRR (per year)
26.26%
Value today
₹2,62,731

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
15.4% a year
3.3% more than the category average — the bumpier side
Worst fall so far
−19.9%
Dec 2021 to Jun 2022, against −15.8% for the category.
Years that made money
87.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
8.5% to 28.7%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 18%.

Fund details

Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
28 Apr 2020
Portfolio turnover
0.00x
Expense ratio
0.49%
as of 31 Jan 2021

Managed by Ankush Sood, Rakesh Shetty

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund against other funds in the Index Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
ICICI Prudential NASDAQ 100 Index Fund31.6%30.87%0.63%₹3,581 Cr
Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund25.83%25.76%17.85%0.49%₹2,919 Cr
UTI Nifty 500 Value 50 Index Fund9.35%21.1%0.84%₹846 Cr
ICICI Prudential Nifty Pharma Index Fund18.45%19.92%0.48%₹157 Cr
Motilal Oswal BSE Enhanced Value Index Fund5.44%19.6%0.54%₹2,251 Cr
Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund11.86%19.37%0.35%₹250 Cr
Edelweiss MSCI India Domestic & World Healthcare 45 Index Fund20.21%19.3%13.89%0.54%₹200 Cr

About Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund

Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund is a index fund managed by Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.

The Scheme seeks investment return that corresponds to the performance of S&P 500 Index subject to tracking error. 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 Motilal Oswal 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
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGROWTH₹33.8538148381
RegularGROWTH₹32.6436148382

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund today?

The NAV of Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹33.8538 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹32.6436, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned 25.83%, and 25.76% a year over 3 years and 17.85% a year over 5 years. That places it 2 of 168 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.49% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jan 2021. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.

How much has Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 19.9% from 16 Dec 2021 to 17 Jun 2022. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 87% ended in a gain.

Which category does Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index Fund belong to?

It is a Index Fund from Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund. Passively track a market index such as the Nifty 50 or Sensex, with low costs and returns close to the index.

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 Motilal Oswal S&P 500 Index 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.