SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth
Very High Risk
Equity
2 Star
₹415.80
0.76%1D Change
17%p.a.
Very High Risk
Equity
2 Star
₹415.80
0.76%1D Change
17%p.a.
SBI Contra Fund Direct Growth
₹415.80
0.76%1D
17%p.a.
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Investment Type
Fund overview
- Rating2 Star
- Expense ratio0.63%
- Exit Load1% within 365 days
- AUM (Fund size)₹44,068.57 Crore
- Lock-in periodNo Lock-in
- Age12 yrs since Jan 01, 2013
- Min. investmentSIP ₹1000 & Lump. ₹5000
- RiskVery High
- Short-term capital gains (STCG)Returns taxed at 20% if you redeem before 1 year
- Long-term capital gains (LTCG)After 1 year, pay tax of 12.5% on returns of ₹1.25 lakh+ in a financial year
Fund Distribution
| Holding Name | Assets (%) |
|---|---|
| Treps | 15.89% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | 8.83% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd | 6.29% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | 3.21% |
| ITC Ltd | 2.59% |
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | AUM (In Crs.) | NAV | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak India EQ Contra Fun... | ₹ 4,072 Cr | ₹175.68 | 0.69% | Very High |
| DSP India T.I.G.E.R. Fund... | ₹ 2,531 Cr | ₹221.92 | 1.07% | Very High |
| DSP Small Cap Fund Direct... | ₹ 12,098 Cr | ₹156.66 | 0.92% | Very High |
| ICICI Prudential Pharma H... | ₹ 5,295 Cr | ₹42.05 | 0.57% | Very High |
NAV History - SBI Contra Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
FUND | SBI Contra Fund - Direct Plan - Growth |
|---|---|
| NAV (Jun 06, 2025) | ₹415.80 |
| Class | Equity | Multi-Cap |
| Inception Date | Jan 01, 2013 |
| Fund Manager | Dinesh Balachandran, Pradeep Kesavan |
FUND | SBI Contra Fund - Direct Plan - Growth |
|---|---|
| Initial Price | ₹10 |
| Min. Investment Amount | SIP ₹1000 and Lump. ₹5000 |
| Exit Load | 1% within 365 days |
Returns | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Contra | 0.95% | 3.74% | 9.74% | -1.65% | 7.93% | 25.51% |
About SBI Funds Management Ltd
SBI Mutual Fund was launched as a joint venture between State Bank of India (SBI) and AMUNDI of France which is an asset management company, way back in 1987. You will find State Bank of India as the sponsor and SBI Mutual Fund Trustee Company Private Limited as the trustee of the SBI Mutual Fund.
SBI Funds Management Ltd Details
- No. of schemes144
- Total AUM₹504,390.41 Crore
- AddressSBI Funds Management Private Limited, 9th Floor, Crescenzo, Mumbai, 400 051
- Phone+91 22 61793000
Pros & Cons
Strong Long-Term Performance:
Delivers ~36.99% 5-year CAGR, outperforming category average (~28.4%) and benchmark (Nifty 500 TRI), ideal for long-term growth.
Low Expense Ratio:
At 0.63%-0.84%, below category average (~1.15%), enhancing net returns for investors.
Diversified Portfolio:
Invests 75.99% in equities across large (49.6%), mid (13.18%), and small-cap (10.8%) stocks, with top sectors like Financials and Energy, balancing risk and growth.
Experienced Management:
Managed by Dinesh Balachandran (since 2018) and Pradeep Kesavan, with strong expertise in contrarian strategies, ensuring effective stock selection.
Title: High Volatility Content:
The fund's standard deviation of 25.10–25.36 indicates high volatility compared to large-cap or diversified equity funds, reflecting the riskier nature of PSU-focused investments.
Recent Underperformance
The 1-year return as of May 2025 is negative at -0.70% to -2.14%, underperforming its benchmark and peers, indicating weaker short-term performance.
Recent Underperformance
The 1-year return as of May 2025 is negative at -0.70% to -2.14%, underperforming its benchmark and peers, indicating weaker short-term performance.
Exit Load Constraint
An exit load of 0.50% applies if redeemed within 30 days, which may limit short-term liquidity for investors needing flexibility.
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