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Two ELSS funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund vs ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund NAV ₹1,537.40, 3Y CAGR 14.3%, expense ratio 1.20%; ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund NAV ₹1,068.82, 3Y CAGR 12.5%, expense ratio 1.21%; about 42% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | ELSS | ELSS |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth |
| NAV | ₹1,537.40 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹1,068.82 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | −1.4% | 1.0% |
| 3Y CAGR | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| 5Y CAGR | 13.9% | 9.6% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 14.1% | 14.7% |
| Expense ratio | 1.20% | 1.21% |
| AUM | ₹15,915 cr | ₹14,052 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Very High | Very High |
| Benchmark | Nifty 500 TRI | Nifty 500 TRI |
| Exit load | — | Entry Load - Not applicable Exit Load - NIL |
| Minimum SIP | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| Holdings | 62 | 85 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 50.6% | 51.6% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 42% by weight, from the latest disclosed holdings | |
Returns are point-to-point for each plan, after its expense ratio; periods over one year are CAGR. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Open in the compare tool: growth charts, SIP outcomes and shared holdings →HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund 13.9% a year vs ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund 9.6% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund costs less: HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund charges 1.20% a year and ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund 1.21% a year.
HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund is larger: HDFC ELSS - Tax Saver Fund manages ₹15,915 cr and ICICI Prudential ELSS - Tax Saver Fund ₹14,052 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 42% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Very High" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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