ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund
Dividend Yield Fund
Launch Date: 25 Apr 2014
Suitable for
Investment Period
7+ year investments
High risk investors
Comfortable with significant ups and downs in investment values.
Review
Provides average results with good recent performance but carries higher risk.
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund
Dividend Yield Fund
Fund Health
Returns 📈
Typically 15-18% if held 7+ years
Risk ⚠️
Risk of less than FD returns -
Very High
Quality 🏆
Extra Returns for the Risk -
Good
Consistency of Performance -
Strong
Peer Performance
| Fund | Rolling 7Y Returns | Last 3Y Returns | Risk < FD Returns | Consistency Of Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund | 17% | 21% | 22% | Strong |
Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund | 17% | 15% | 13% | Average |
Sundaram Dividend Yield Fund (formerly Known As Principal Dividend Yield Fund) | 16% | 15% | 10% | Average |
Nifty 500 Benchmark | 15% | 16% | 9% | — |
Dividend Yield Fund Category Average | 16% | 17% | 15% | — |
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
Bad
Much lower than 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
Average
Moderate 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
+40%
+20%
0%
-10%
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 falls more than 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
63 mth|62 mth
Details
AUM
₹859 Cr
Expense Ratio
0.56%
Exit Load
N/A
Minimum Amount
₹5000.00
Fund Manager
N/A
Fund House
ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company Limited
Launch Date
25 Apr 2014
Age
12 years
Category
Dividend Yield Fund
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TRI
FAQs
Is ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund a good mutual fund?
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund is a Average 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 Very High
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Performance consistency has been Good
Compared with other funds in the Dividend Yield 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 7+ years.
Should I invest in ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund can be considered, but there are other funds in the category with stronger risk-adjusted performance or better consistency.
Investors should compare alternatives before investing.
Is ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund safe?
No equity mutual fund is completely safe.
Compared with similar funds, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has shown Weak downside protection.
Historically, investors holding the fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 22% of periods.
This suggests the fund carries more risk relative to its peers.
Can I lose money in ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
Yes.
Like all equity mutual funds, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund can generate negative returns over shorter periods.
Historically, investors holding the fund for 7+ years experienced negative returns in approximately 0% of periods.
The probability generally decreases as the investment horizon increases.
What returns can I expect from ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
Historically, investors holding ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund for 7+ 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 12% p.a.
Actual future returns will differ, but historical rolling returns provide a realistic range of outcomes.
How risky is ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has a Very High risk profile compared with similar funds.
Historically:
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Probability of earning less than FD returns: 22%
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Average fall during major market declines: 27%
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Average recovery time: 21 months
How does ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund perform during market crashes?
During major market declines, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has historically fallen around 27% 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 Dividend Yield Equity Fund take to recover after a fall?
Historically, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield 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 Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund may be suitable for investors who:
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Have an investment horizon of at least 7+ years
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Are comfortable with High risk
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Want exposure to Dividend Yield Fund funds
Who should avoid ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
This fund may not be suitable for investors who:
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Need money within 7+ 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 Dividend Yield Equity Fund suitable for SIP investing?
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund can be suitable for SIP investors with a horizon of at least 7+ 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 Dividend Yield Equity Fund earns less than a fixed deposit?
Historically, investors holding ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 22% of periods.
This metric helps investors understand downside risk rather than focusing only on average returns.
How consistent is ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund?
ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has shown Good consistency compared with other funds in its category.
Historically:
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Top performer: 64%
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Bottom performer: 26%
Is the extra return from ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund worth the risk?
Risk-adjusted performance measures whether investors were adequately rewarded for the risks taken.
Historically, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund delivered Good risk-adjusted returns compared with similar funds.
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