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SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund

SBI Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

  • Equity
  • Sectoral / Thematic Fund
  • Very High Risk
  • Rank 128 of 139 over 3 years
3-year returns
7.9%
a year
NAV
₹24.63
▼ 0.44% · 13 Nov 2026
Fund size
₹194 Cr
Expense ratio
0.53%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹23.97 and has returned 7.55% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

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

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-2.8%6.1%behind197 of 226
3 years7.9%15%behind128 of 139
5 years8.9%12.5%behind78 of 100
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month7.3%7.3%
3 months-1.1%-1.2%
6 months1.8%1.6%
1 year-2.8%-3.1%
2 yearsp.a.1.9%1.5%
3 yearsp.a.7.9%7.6%
5 yearsp.a.8.9%8.6%
7 yearsp.a.13.4%13%

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 Mar 2019.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 2.82% in the last 1Y

22.323.925.513 Nov 202515 May 202613 Nov 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
₹6,861
XIRR (per year)
2.45%
Value today
₹1,86,861

36 monthly instalments from 17 Nov 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What this fund holds

As on 31 October 2026

  • Equity99.2%
  • Cash0.81%

Top holdings

The ten largest holdings and their share of the fund
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise LtdHealthcare Services8.13%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology7.69%
Cipla LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology6.19%
Nestle India LtdFood Products5.75%
ITC LtdDiversified FMCG5.36%
Tech Mahindra LtdIT - Software5.33%
Coal India LtdConsumable Fuels5.22%
Tata Consumer Products LtdAgricultural Food & other Products5.11%
Hindustan Unilever LtdDiversified FMCG4.84%
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories LtdPharmaceuticals & Biotechnology3.5%

and 40 more holdings.

Where the equity sits

  • Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology17.4%
  • Diversified FMCG10.2%
  • Healthcare Services9.04%
  • IT - Software8.84%
  • Food Products5.75%
  • Consumable Fuels5.22%
  • Banks5.18%
  • Agricultural Food & other Products5.11%

and 18 more sectors.

From the monthly portfolio SBI Mutual Fund publishes for this scheme, as required by SEBI. Cash covers bank balances, treasury bills lent overnight and money due to the scheme, which carry no ISIN and so are shown as the remainder.Original disclosure

What the ride has been like

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

How bumpy
11.7% a year
4.1% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−33%
Feb 2020 to Mar 2020, against −25.5% for the category.
Years that made money
84.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
5.2% to 31.9%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 16.5%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹5,000
Minimum top-up
₹1,000
Lock-in
None
Plan started
19 Mar 2019
Portfolio turnover
0.37x
Expense ratio
0.53%
as of 30 Sept 2026

Managed by Sukanya Ghosh

Direct plan figures, last checked on 7 Nov 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund60.64%46.52%–1.06%₹1,147 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund20.34%33.64%–0.89%₹11,493 Cr
HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund31.6%31.28%–1.03%₹3,501 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund26.07%25.42%20.65%1.01%₹5,870 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund10.1%24.77%–1.1%₹2,043 Cr
Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund27.89%24.42%17.87%0.62%₹3,494 Cr
SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund-2.82%7.9%8.92%0.53%₹194 Cr

About SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund

SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by SBI 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.

The investment objective of the scheme is to provide long term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified basket of companies in Nifty 50 Index while aiming for minimizing the portfolio volatility. However, there is no guarantee or assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by SBI 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₹24.6326146643
DirectIDCW₹24.6311146642
RegularGrowth₹23.9667146644
RegularIDCW₹23.9705146641

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund today?

The NAV of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹24.6326 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹23.9667, as of 13 Nov 2026.

What returns has SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -2.82%, and 7.9% a year over 3 years and 8.92% a year over 5 years. That places it 128 of 139 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.53% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 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 SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.

How much has SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 33% from 13 Feb 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 84% ended in a gain.

What does SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund invest in?

As on 31 Oct 2026 it held 50 positions, the largest being Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd (8.1%), Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (7.7%), Cipla Ltd (6.2%). Its biggest sector was pharmaceuticals & biotechnology at 17.4% of the fund. Portfolios change every month.

Which category does SBI Equity Minimum Variance Fund belong to?

It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from SBI 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 SBI 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.