ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund
Focused Fund
Launch Date: 15 Apr 2009
Suitable for
Investment Period
5+ year investments
Moderate risk investors
Okay with some fluctuations but prefer steadier growth.
Review
Delivers good overall results with strong returns and lower risk, though risk-adjusted performance is only average.
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund
Focused Fund
Fund Health
Returns 📈
Typically 14-24% if held 5+ years
Risk ⚠️
Risk of less than FD returns -
Medium
Quality 🏆
Extra Returns for the Risk -
Good
Consistency of Performance -
Good
Peer Performance
| Fund | Rolling 5Y Returns | Last 3Y Returns | Risk < FD Returns | Consistency Of Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icici Prudential Focused Equity Fund | 17% | 20% | 14% | Good |
360 One Focused Fund | 19% | 13% | 3% | Good |
Hdfc Focused Fund | 16% | 19% | 21% | Good |
Nifty 500 Benchmark | 15% | 16% | 9% | — |
Focused Fund Category Average | 16% | 15% | 10% | — |
Return
Long Term -
Good
Better or close to other funds / index
Recent
Good
Better or close to other funds / index
Overall
Strong
Does well in both long-term and recent performance
Risk
Risk of low returns
Good
Better or close to other funds in avoiding low returns
Extra Return for the Risk
Good
Delivers strong returns for the risk taken compared to peers
Consistency
Good
Consistently outperforms - rarely underperforms compared to peers
Overall Performance
Overall
Strong
Strong overall performance across all metrics. Can also consider index fund as it's risk and return are very close to top performing funds, and low expense ratio.
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Track Record
Recent Performance
+30%
+10%
-10%
-20%
0%
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Index
Fund
When market falls
-0%
-10%
-20%
-30%
-40%
-50%
Feb '16
Dec '16
Oct '18
Mar '20
Jun '22
Index
Fund
During big market falls, your fund tracks the market.
Recovery time after falls
21 months
Fund
|
22 months
Index
Average time taken to recover after a major fall
Fastest recovery
3 mth|3 mth
Slowest recovery
62 mth|62 mth
Details
AUM
₹3747 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.59%
Exit Load
N/A
Minimum Amount
N/A
Fund Manager
N/A
Fund House
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Launch Date
15 Apr 2009
Age
17 years
Category
Focused Fund
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TRI
FAQs
Is ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund a good mutual fund?
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund is a Strong fund based on its returns, risk and consistency.
Historically:
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Typical returns have been around 17%
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Risk of earning less than FD returns has been Medium
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Performance consistency has been Good
Compared with other funds in the Focused Fund category, it has delivered better returns while taking more risk.
This fund may be suitable for investors with an investment horizon of at least 5+ years.
Should I invest in ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
If you're looking for a Focused Fund fund, ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund is one of the stronger options based on its long-term returns, risk management and consistency.
However, your investment horizon, risk tolerance and existing portfolio should also be considered before investing.
Is ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund safe?
No equity mutual fund is completely safe.
Compared with similar funds, ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund has shown Good downside protection.
Historically, investors holding the fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 14% of periods.
This suggests the fund carries more risk relative to its peers.
Can I lose money in ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
Yes.
Like all equity mutual funds, ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund can generate negative returns over shorter periods.
Historically, investors holding the fund for 5+ years experienced negative returns in approximately 1% of periods.
The probability generally decreases as the investment horizon increases.
What returns can I expect from ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
Historically, investors holding ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund for 5+ years experienced:
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Typical returns around 17% p.a.
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Best represented by recent returns of 18% p.a.
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Worst historical outcome of -1% p.a.
Actual future returns will differ, but historical rolling returns provide a realistic range of outcomes.
How risky is ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund has a Medium risk profile compared with similar funds.
Historically:
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Probability of earning less than FD returns: 14%
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Average fall during major market declines: 23%
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Average recovery time: 21 months
How does ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund perform during market crashes?
During major market declines, ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund has historically fallen around 23% compared with 21% for its benchmark.
This means the fund has protected investors worse than the benchmark during difficult periods.
How long does ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund take to recover after a fall?
Historically, ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund has taken around 21 months to recover from major market declines.
The benchmark recovered in approximately 22 months.
Faster recovery times generally indicate stronger resilience during market corrections.
Who should invest in ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund may be suitable for investors who:
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Have an investment horizon of at least 5+ years
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Are comfortable with Moderate risk
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Want exposure to Focused Fund funds
Who should avoid ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
This fund may not be suitable for investors who:
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Need money within 5+ years
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Cannot tolerate market volatility
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Prefer guaranteed returns
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Are looking for a different investment style
Is ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund suitable for SIP investing?
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund can be suitable for SIP investors with a horizon of at least 5+ years.
SIPs can help reduce the impact of short-term market volatility by investing across different market conditions.
What is the probability that ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund earns less than a fixed deposit?
Historically, investors holding ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 14% of periods.
This metric helps investors understand downside risk rather than focusing only on average returns.
How consistent is ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund has shown Good consistency compared with other funds in its category.
Historically:
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Top performer: 50%
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Bottom performer: 19%
Is the extra return from ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund worth the risk?
Risk-adjusted performance measures whether investors were adequately rewarded for the risks taken.
Historically, ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund delivered Good risk-adjusted returns compared with similar funds.
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