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LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund

Dividend Yield Fund

Launch Date: 3 Dec 2018

Suitable for

Investment Period

5+ year investments

Moderate risk investors

Okay with some fluctuations but prefer steadier growth.

Review

Faces weak overall results from poor returns for the risk taken and weaker consistency, though long-term data is limited.

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LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund

Dividend Yield Fund

Fund Health

Returns 📈

Typically 21-26% if held 5+ years

Risk ⚠️

Risk of less than FD returns -

Very Low

Quality 🏆

Extra Returns for the Risk -

Average

Consistency of Performance -

Good

Peer Performance

FundRolling 5Y ReturnsLast
3Y Returns
Risk
< FD Returns
Consistency
Of Performance

Lic Mf Dividend Yield Fund

23%

19%

0%

Good

Icici Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund

18%

21%

22%

Strong

Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund

18%

15%

13%

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

Good

Better or close to other funds in avoiding low returns

Extra Return for the Risk

Average

Delivers moderate returns for the risk taken compared to peers

Consistency

Average

Sometimes outperforms, sometimes underperforms compared to peers

Overall Performance

Overall

Average

Moderate overall performance across all metrics

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Track Record

Recent Performance

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+40%

+20%

0%

-10%

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Index

Fund

When market falls

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-0%

-10%

-20%

-30%

-40%

-50%

Aug '19

Mar '20

Jun '22

Mar '23

Index

Fund

During big market falls, your fund tracks the market.

Recovery time after falls

i

13 months

Fund

|

14 months

Index

Average time taken to recover after a major fall

Fastest recovery

3 mth|3 mth

Slowest recovery

23 mth|23 mth

Details

AUM

₹43 Cr

Expense Ratio

0.74%

Exit Load

Nil, If units of the Scheme are redeemed or switched out up to 12% of the units (the limit) within 12 months from the date of allotment. 1% of the applicable NAV, If units of the scheme are redeemed or switched out in excess of the limit within 12 months from the date of allotment. Nil, If units of scheme are redeemed or switched out after 12 months from the date of allotment

Minimum Amount

N/A

Fund Manager

FM 1: Mr. Dikshit Mittal ; FM 2: Mr. Karan Doshi

Fund House

LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Limited

Launch Date

3 Dec 2018

Age

7 years

Category

Dividend Yield Fund

Benchmark

Nifty 500 TRI

FAQs

Is LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund a good mutual fund?

LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund is a Average fund based on its returns, risk and consistency.

Historically:

Typical returns have been around 23%

Risk of earning less than FD returns has been Very Low

Performance consistency has been Average

Compared with other funds in the Dividend Yield Fund category, it has delivered better returns while taking less risk.

This fund may be suitable for investors with an investment horizon of at least 5+ years.

Should I invest in LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

LIC MF Dividend Yield 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 LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund safe?

No equity mutual fund is completely safe.

Compared with similar funds, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund has shown Good downside protection.

Historically, investors holding the fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 0% of periods.

This suggests the fund carries less risk relative to its peers.

Can I lose money in LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

Yes.

Like all equity mutual funds, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund can generate negative returns over shorter periods.

Historically, investors holding the fund for 5+ years experienced negative returns in approximately 0% of periods.

The probability generally decreases as the investment horizon increases.

What returns can I expect from LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

Historically, investors holding LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund for 5+ years experienced:

Typical returns around 23% p.a.

Best represented by recent returns of 16% p.a.

Worst historical outcome of 15% p.a.

Actual future returns will differ, but historical rolling returns provide a realistic range of outcomes.

How risky is LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund has a Very Low risk profile compared with similar funds.

Historically:

Probability of earning less than FD returns: 0%

Average fall during major market declines: 19%

Average recovery time: 13 months

How does LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund perform during market crashes?

During major market declines, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund has historically fallen around 19% compared with 20% for its benchmark.

This means the fund has protected investors better than the benchmark during difficult periods.

How long does LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund take to recover after a fall?

Historically, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund has taken around 13 months to recover from major market declines.

The benchmark recovered in approximately 14 months.

Faster recovery times generally indicate stronger resilience during market corrections.

Who should invest in LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund may be suitable for investors who:

Have an investment horizon of at least 5+ years

Are comfortable with Moderate risk

Want exposure to Dividend Yield Fund funds

Who should avoid LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

This fund may not be suitable for investors who:

Need money within 5+ years

Cannot tolerate market volatility

Prefer guaranteed returns

Are looking for a different investment style

Is LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund suitable for SIP investing?

LIC MF Dividend Yield 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 LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund earns less than a fixed deposit?

Historically, investors holding LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund for 3 years earned less than FD returns in approximately 0% of periods.

This metric helps investors understand downside risk rather than focusing only on average returns.

How consistent is LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund?

LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund has shown Average consistency compared with other funds in its category.

Historically:

Top performer: 44%

Bottom performer: 35%

Is the extra return from LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund worth the risk?

Risk-adjusted performance measures whether investors were adequately rewarded for the risks taken.

Historically, LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund delivered Average risk-adjusted returns compared with similar funds.

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