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Sundaram Equity Savings Fund (Formerly Known as Principal Equity Savings Fund) - Direct Plan - Growth Option

Sundaram · Scheme 149679

84.70 0.03%NAV · 2026-09-18
66
Decent FundScore
Start SIP
AUM
₹1,032 cr
Expense ratio
1.34%
3Y CAGR
10.0%
Risk level
Moderate
Min SIP
₹100
Benchmark
Nifty Equity Savings Index
Fund manager: P V K Mohan, Pankaj JainExit load: Exit load of 0.5% if redeemed within 7 days.
Decent · 66/100

A solid option with a few areas worth a closer look.

🎯 A middle-ground option — some growth with a cushion, good for moderate risk appetite.

📈 Why it could do well

  • Very consistent — delivers dependably across market cycles, ideal for SIPs.
  • Protects capital well — worst-ever fall was only 6%.
  • Low volatility (6% a year) — a steady, low-drama ride.
  • Positive 3Y windows: 100% of rolling 3Y windows positive
  • Beat category: beat category in 97% of windows

📉 What could drag it down

  • 1Y return: +3.2%
  • 1Y return vs category: -1.6% vs category avg

FundScore breakdown

66/100 · Decent
How it works →
35
Returns
Weak
100
Consistency
Excellent
43
Risk-adjusted
Weak
100
Downside protection
Excellent
63
Cost efficiency
Decent
50
Portfolio quality
Average

Each dial rates the fund 0–100 on one factor, computed from real NAV history. Fuller & greener = stronger.

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