ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund Direct-Growth
Benchmark: NIFTY 100 TRI · Inception: 01/01/2013 · NAV: ₹112.29 (01/10/2026)
AUM: ₹80206 Cr · Expense Ratio: 1.01% · Riskometer: Very High
The fund outperforms its category in Alpha (1.79 vs 1.22) and Sharpe ratio (0.32 vs 0.23). However, it shows higher volatility metrics than the category average, specifically a Std Dev of 13.77 vs 11.96 and a Beta of 0.91 vs 0.786.
The fund's Alpha of 1.79 is higher than the Category Alpha of 1.22. Additionally, its Sharpe ratio of 0.32 is higher than the Category Sharpe of 0.234, indicating better risk-adjusted returns.
The fund's Std Dev of 13.77 is higher than the Category Std Dev of 11.96. Furthermore, the Beta of 0.91 is higher than the Category Beta of 0.786, suggesting more market sensitivity.
With a Beta of 0.91 compared to the category's 0.786 and a Std Dev of 13.77 versus 11.96, the fund exhibits higher volatility than its peers. It suits investors with a high risk tolerance who seek alpha over extreme stability.
The fund successfully generates superior risk-adjusted returns and alpha compared to its category peers. While it carries slightly higher volatility than the average Large Cap fund, the significant gains in Alpha and Sharpe justify its strong position.
ICICI Prudential Large Cap Fund carries an overall rating of 4.8/5 (Strong Buy), demonstrating strong performance within the Large Cap category. Its alpha of 1.79 outperformss the category average of 1.22, reflecting superior stock selection. The Sharpe ratio of 0.32 sits above the category mean of 0.23, while volatility (std dev 13.77%) is higher than peers (11.96%), indicating relatively higher volatility. With a 5-year CAGR of 9.94% and expense ratio of 1.01%, this fund presents a compelling long-term case for risk-tolerant investors.
| Period | CAGR |
|---|---|
| 1Y | -7.82% |
| 3Y | 9.41% |
| 5Y | 9.94% |
| 10Y | 12.87% |
| Since Launch | 13.94% |
- ✅ Alpha 1.79 exceeds category avg 1.22 — superior active management
- ✅ Strong Rating 5/5
- ⚠️ Higher volatility 13.77% vs peers 11.96%
- ⚠️ Negative 1Y return (-7.82%) — recent underperformance
- ⚠️ High expense ratio 1.01% (above 1%)