Two Gilt funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
HDFC Gilt Fund vs ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: HDFC Gilt Fund NAV ₹60.32, 3Y CAGR 6.2%, expense ratio 0.46%; ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund NAV ₹116.53, 3Y CAGR 6.7%, expense ratio 0.58%; about 25% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| HDFC Gilt Fund Direct Growth | ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Gilt | Gilt |
| Fund house | HDFC Mutual Fund | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Growth Option | Direct Plan · Growth |
| NAV | ₹60.32 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹116.53 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| 3Y CAGR | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 5Y CAGR | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Expense ratio | 0.46% | 0.58% |
| AUM | ₹1,791 cr | ₹9,161 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | Nifty All Duration G-Sec Index | Nifty All Duration G-Sec Index |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | — |
| Holdings | 29 | 51 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 82.8% | 67.3% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 25% 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 →ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund has the higher 5-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): HDFC Gilt Fund 5.3% a year vs ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund 6.3% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
HDFC Gilt Fund costs less: HDFC Gilt Fund charges 0.46% a year and ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund 0.58% a year.
ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund is larger: HDFC Gilt Fund manages ₹1,791 cr and ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund ₹9,161 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 25% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
Both are rated "Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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