Two Equity savings funds side by side: returns, costs, size, risk and how much their portfolios overlap.
ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund vs HSBC Equity Savings Fund, as of 9 Nov 2026: ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund NAV ₹25.68, 3Y CAGR 7.4%, expense ratio 1.12%; HSBC Equity Savings Fund NAV ₹41.84, 3Y CAGR 13.3%, expense ratio 1.38%; about 28% of their portfolios overlap.
As of · Source: AMFI NAVs and fund-house disclosures
| ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | HSBC Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Equity savings | Equity savings |
| Fund house | ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund | HSBC Mutual Fund |
| Plan | Direct Plan · Cumulative | Direct Plan · Growth |
| NAV | ₹25.68 (9 Nov 2026) | ₹41.84 (9 Nov 2026) |
| 1Y return | 3.9% | 9.5% |
| 3Y CAGR | 7.4% | 13.3% |
| 5Y CAGR | 7.7% | — |
| Since launch (CAGR) | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Expense ratio | 1.12% | 1.38% |
| AUM | ₹14,322 cr | ₹1,653 cr |
| Risk-o-meter | Low to Moderate | Moderate |
| Benchmark | Nifty Equity Savings TRI | Nifty Equity Savings Index |
| Exit load | Entry Load – Not Applicable Exit Load - a) If the amount is sought to be redeemed/switched-out upto 18 months from the date of allotment - 1% of the applicable NAV b) If the amount is sought to be redeemed/switched-out more than 18 months from the date of allotment – Nil | If the units redeemed or switched out are upto 10% of the units purchased or switched in (??the limit??) within 1 year from the date of allotment - Nil If units redeemed or switched out are over and above the limit within 1 year from the date of allotment - 1 % of applicable NAV If units are redeemed or switched out… |
| Minimum SIP | ₹100 | ₹500 |
| Holdings | 126 | 113 |
| Top 10 holdings weight | 46.6% | 31.3% |
| Portfolio overlap | About 28% 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 →HSBC Equity Savings Fund has the higher 3-year CAGR (as of 9 Nov 2026): ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund 7.4% a year vs HSBC Equity Savings Fund 13.3% a year. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund costs less: ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund charges 1.12% a year and HSBC Equity Savings Fund 1.38% a year.
ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund is larger: ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund manages ₹14,322 cr and HSBC Equity Savings Fund ₹1,653 cr (as of 9 Nov 2026).
About 28% of their portfolios overlap by weight (the smaller weight of each common holding, summed), from the latest disclosed holdings.
ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund is rated "Low to Moderate" and HSBC Equity Savings Fund "Moderate" on SEBI's risk-o-meter.
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