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Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited
Equity
Index Fund
An open ended Index Fund replicating the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index
Annualized Returns %
Annualized
Returns %
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund
SIP Amount
Min . ₹ 500
Lumpsum Amount
Min. ₹ 500
Fund Overview
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund is an open-ended Index Fund replicating the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index
Investment Objective
The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide returns that, before expenses, correspond to the total returns of securities as represented by the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index, subject to tracking errors.
The Scheme does not guarantee/indicate any returns. There is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved
Why one can invest:
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To earn long term capital gains through an equity-based index fund to fund your long-term financial goals
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To capitalise on the high growth potential of the Indian defence sector through an equity-based investment
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To invest in a government-driven sector
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For a portfolio diversified across market caps and sectors with a common focus on defence servicing.
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For the added benefits of passive investing, such as low costs and minimum investments starting from as low as ₹500.
Fund Details
CAGR
Latest NAV
AUM
Inception Date
Risk
Investment Horizon
Long-term, 5 years or more
Annualized Benchmark Returns
Min Investment
Entry load
NIL
Exit load
0.05%
For redemption / switch-out of units on or before 30 days from the date of allotment: 0.05% of applicable NAV. For redemption / switch-out of units after 30 days from the date of allotment: Nil.
Total Expense Ratio (TER)
Sharpe Ratio
Beta Ratio
Other Parameters
Standard Deviation
Modified Duration
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Yield to Maturity
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Portfolio Turnover:
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Average Maturity
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Macaulay Duration
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Net Equity Exposure
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Fund Managers
Mr. Haresh Mehta
Riskometer
(An open ended Index Fund replicating the Nifty India Defence Total Return Index)
This product is suitable for investors who are seeking
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- Long term capital growth
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- Investment in equity and equity related securities covered by Nifty India Defence Total Return Index, subject to tracking error
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt whether the product is suitable for them
Portfolio & Sector Holdings
Retail
% of Net Assets
Sector Holdings
Dividend History
Any income received under this option would be considered as income for the investors and hence would be taxed at applicable tax slab rates.
Investment Performance
IDCW Plan of this scheme has distributed income to its investors out of its earnings, from time to time. The details of the same is tabulated:| Declared on date | IDCW Yield (Regular Plan) | IDCW Per Unit | Cum IDCW NAV |
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Fund Summary
When we look to plan for our long-term financial goals, we often look at investing in equity sectors or themes that have a clear vision for the future and whose future looks bright
One such visionary area today is the Indian defence sector
Defence of our nation has always been a priority and today as India is racing ahead in terms of economic growth this assumes even more importance
The Indian defence sector is a priority sector for the government today. Not only are they pumping in more funds through increased budget allocations but are also boosting self-reliance for domestic production and investing in tech advancement of the sector
Defence capex is envisioned at Rs. 3 Trn by FY2029;
With considerable potential, investing in companies that service India defence has the potential for long term capital growth
Fund Discipline
- The Scheme invests a minimum of 95% (up to 100%) of its net assets into equity and equity related securities constituting the Nifty India Defence Index
- Up to 5% may also be invested in debt and money market instruments (including cash and cash equivalents) for liquidity purposes
- The Nifty India Defence Index aims to track the performance of a portfolio of stocks that broadly represent the Defence theme
- In the index construction, stocks forming part of the basic industries and present in Society of Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) member list that at least 10% of revenues from the Defence segment are eligible to be included in the index
- Weights to individual securities will be based on free float market capitalisation
- The index comprises of securities from across market caps and across industries including both PSU and private sector
- The scheme follows a passive investing strategy tracking the underlying index.
Value Added Products
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) investing means automatically investing a pre-determined sum of money in this fund, at periodic and pre-determined time intervals.
Gives investors the benefit of rupee cost averaging
SIP facility is augmented by several add ons such as Step-up SIPs, Micro SIP, SIP pause and reinstatement of SIP pause, etc.
The scheme offers monthly and weekly SIPs
Salient features of STP:
- Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) allows investors to periodically transfer pre-determined amounts from any open-ended scheme of Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund into Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund
Salient features of SWP:
Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP) allows investors to periodically withdraw fixed sums of money from the fund. This can take the form of withdrawal of fixed, pre-determined amounts or capital appreciation amount.
Its primary objective is to meet the regular income needs of investors
Salient features of CATP:
Capital Appreciation Transfer Plan (CATP) is a modified version of STP. It allows investors to periodically transfer the capital appreciation earned by investment/s in other open-ended schemes of Aditya Birla, into this fund
CATP is offered at monthly or quarterly intervals
Tax Applicability
Investment held for less than 12 months
Short Term Capital Gain Tax would be applicable. Any gains/profits would be taxed at 20% (plus applicable surcharge and cess).
Investment held for more than 12 months
Long Term Capital Gain Tax would be applicable. Gains/profits more than Rs. 1.25 lakh would be taxed at 12.5% (plus applicable surcharge and cess).
Any income received under this option would be considered as income for the investors and hence would be taxed at applicable tax slab rates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are two ways in which you can invest in this fund.
o Via Direct Plan - involves purchasing units of the fund directly from Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund
o Via Regular Plan – involves investing through a distributor or broker of your choice
Both these plans will have a common portfolio, however owing to application of different expense ratios they will have separate NAVs. Your choice of plan thus directly impacts the returns you can earn your investment.
To redeem your investments in the direct plan of Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund, you can use their mobile app or desktop webpage. After logging in, you need to select either a specified amount or a specified number of units to redeem. For investments made in the regular plan through Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) or Mutual Fund Distributor (MFD), you can submit a duly signed redemption form to the respective RTA/MFD or redeem online through their portal, if available.
Yes, you can invest in Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund via SIP or lump-sum route. The choice of mode of investing will be guided by your investing objective, investing term and affordability.
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