ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 ETF

About ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 ETF

The ICICI Prudential Midcap Fund is an open-ended exchange-traded fund (ETF). It seeks to generate returns (pre-expenses) which closely correspond to the total returns of the S&P BSE 500 Index (subject to tracking errors). It does so by buying the same stocks and in the same proportion as they are in the Index.

Pros & Cons of ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 ETF

1. Since this scheme tracks the S&P BSE 500 Index, it is suitable for investors who are looking to invest across different market capitalizations and create wealth over the long-term.
2. Currently, the scheme is not raked under the Index Funds/ETFs category by CRISIL (as on Sep 30, 2018).
3. Further, its top 5 holdings include HDFC Bank Limited (6.77%), Reliance Industries Ltd. (5.93%), Housing Development Finance Corp Ltd. (5.23%), Infosys Ltd. (3.98%), and ITC Ltd. (3.83%).

Fund Information and Statistics of ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 ETF

i) Inception / Launch date

The scheme was launched on 07 May 2018 by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund.

ii) Risk level

The scheme is suitable for investors seeking long-term wealth creation and invests in stocks that replicate the S&P BSE 500 Index. It has a moderately-high risk level.

iii) Redemption

The Mutual Fund will dispatch the redemption proceeds within 10 business days of the receipt of a valid redemption request at the official points of acceptance of CAMS or branches of the AMC.

iv) Fund Manager

Kayzad Eghlim is the Fund Manager of ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 Fund.

v) Entry / Exit load

There is no entry load or exit load in this scheme.

Tax benefits of investing in ICICI Prudential S&P BSE 500 ETF

The following taxes are applicable to income arising from investing in this scheme: 1. STCG tax (units are held for a period of less than 12 months) of 15 percent on redemption of units. 2. LTCG, (units are held for a period of more than 12 months), in excess of Rs 1 lakh, is taxed at 10 percent without indexation benefits on the redemption of units.

About ICICI Mutual Fund

ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund is managed by ICICI Mutual Fund AMC, one of India’s largest Fund houses with a proven track record of delivering returns. The fund has been on the forefront of financial innovation leading to a well-diversified portfolio of around 47 mutual fund products, across equity and debt.