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Sectoral / Thematic Mutual Funds

As the name suggests, Sectoral funds are open-ended equity schemes with a large corpus of investment in a specific sector. These funds concentrate their investment portfolio on equities of companies across different market capitalizations in a particular sector. Some of the most common sectors in India are energy, infrastructure, healthcare, utilities, etc. View More

Sectoral funds can deliver market-beating returns to investors in favorable times when the specific sector is expanding and performing well. These funds allow people to use their knowledge of the market and economy to reap profits by investing in the best-performing stocks in a particular sector.

However, as these funds focus the portfolio on one sector, there is a higher concentration risk. There is less room for diversification, meaning the risk associated with sectoral funds is high. The losses associated with the funds can be huge when the market sees a bearish trend and the sector does not perform well.

The Indian economy comprises many sectors like pharma, banking, technology, etc. Some of these sectors can perform extraordinarily well in the medium to long term. Sectoral funds are aimed at helping investors capitalize on these opportunities. Moreover, these funds invest in companies from small to mid and large capitalizations; the only requirement is that they should come from the same sector.

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List of Sectoral / Thematic Mutual Funds

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Black and red square logo with a few white rectangles and a red rectangleHDFC Defence Fund - Direct Growth

20.28%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 11,478

Invest
Black and red square logo with a few white rectangles and a red rectangleHDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

25.71%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 3,311

Invest
Blue circular emblem with three keyhole-shaped designs and a curved triangle together forming a tree like structure.SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth

18.89%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 5,796

Invest
A blue kalash on a orange rectangle, next to a blue rectangle with uti written inside it in white. overall over UTI Mutual Fund written in blueUTI-Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

15.57%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 1,444

Invest
MIRAE ASSET written in blue with orange curved arrow.Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

18.79%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 3,555

Invest
Orange and red emblem with small i written in white.ICICI Pru Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

6.68%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 6,996

Invest
Blue hand and diya inside yellow flowerLIC MF Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

13.43%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 103

Invest
DSP written in black color with a cyan colored underlineDSP Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

15.11%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 3,835

Invest
quant written in black bold font with abstract icons inside each alphabetQuant Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth

17.31%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 428

Invest
A rectangular logo with a pyramid like structure in center formed with red, orange and yellow colours.Aditya Birla SL Pharma & Healthcare Fund - Dir Growth

16.48%

Fund Size (Cr.) - 1,103

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Who Should Invest In Sectoral Mutual Funds?

Sectoral funds can certainly be rewarding if investors can hit the right spot. However, due to a lack of diversification, they also have a high risk associated with them. So, one should only consider this type of fund after considering their financial goals, risk appetite, and investment horizon. Sectoral funds are an ideal investment option for: View More

Active and Informed Investors – Sectoral funds are unsuitable for beginners and inexperienced investors. Investments in these funds require timing the entry and exit right, which experienced traders struggle with. Active investors who are always on top of the latest news and happenings in the market can understand which sector is likely to perform well in the medium to long term. These funds are suitable for experienced investors with good knowledge of the sectors and insights based on thorough research.
Investors with a Good Risk Appetite – Sectoral funds invest in specific sectors and lack diversification which means they are high-risk schemes. Hence, investors comfortable with risky investments should only consider these funds.
Investors Interested in Tactical Allocation – Some sectors are cyclical, so investors willing to risk getting exposed to companies at the bottom of their cycle can invest in sectoral funds to make profits. You can choose a sector at the bottom of the cycle and hold the investment till it achieves its optimum performance before selling the funds to take profits.

Popular Sectoral / Thematic Mutual Funds

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 11,478
  • 3Y Returns
  • 36.02%

  • HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 19-05-2023 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Priya Ranjan. With an impressive AUM of ₹11,478 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹30.298 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    HDFC Defence Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 20.28% in the last 1 year, 36.02% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 100, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 11,478
  • 3Y Returns
  • 36.02%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 3,311
  • 3Y Returns
  • 29.78%

  • HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 14-09-2023 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Nikhil Mathur. With an impressive AUM of ₹3,311 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹21.777 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 25.71% in the last 1 year, 29.78% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 100, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 3,311
  • 3Y Returns
  • 29.78%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 500
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 5,796
  • 3Y Returns
  • 22.90%

  • SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 01-01-2013 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Tanmaya Desai. With an impressive AUM of ₹5,796 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹577.6916 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 18.89% in the last 1 year, 22.90% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 500, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 500
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 5,796
  • 3Y Returns
  • 22.90%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 500
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,444
  • 3Y Returns
  • 22.88%

  • UTI-Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 01-01-2013 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Kamal Gada. With an impressive AUM of ₹1,444 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹374.9996 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    UTI-Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 15.57% in the last 1 year, 22.88% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 500, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 500
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,444
  • 3Y Returns
  • 22.88%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 99
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 3,555
  • 3Y Returns
  • 22.21%

  • Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 11-06-2018 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Vrijesh Kasera. With an impressive AUM of ₹3,555 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹50.584 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    Mirae Asset Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 18.79% in the last 1 year, 22.21% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 99, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 99
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 3,555
  • 3Y Returns
  • 22.21%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 6,996
  • 3Y Returns
  • 21.57%

  • ICICI Pru Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 25-06-2018 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Dharmesh Kakkad. With an impressive AUM of ₹6,996 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹45.54 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    ICICI Pru Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 6.68% in the last 1 year, 21.57% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 100, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 6,996
  • 3Y Returns
  • 21.57%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 200
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 103
  • 3Y Returns
  • 21.36%

  • LIC MF Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 08-02-2019 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Sudhanshu Asthana. With an impressive AUM of ₹103 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹36.1809 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    LIC MF Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 13.43% in the last 1 year, 21.36% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 200, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 200
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 103
  • 3Y Returns
  • 21.36%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 3,835
  • 3Y Returns
  • 21.05%

  • DSP Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 12-11-2018 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Chirag Dagli. With an impressive AUM of ₹3,835 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹49.7 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    DSP Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 15.11% in the last 1 year, 21.05% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 100, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 3,835
  • 3Y Returns
  • 21.05%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 1000
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 428
  • 3Y Returns
  • 20.55%

  • Quant Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 27-06-2023 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Sandeep Tandon. With an impressive AUM of ₹428 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹18.5959 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    Quant Healthcare Fund - Direct Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 17.31% in the last 1 year, 20.55% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 1000, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 1000
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 428
  • 3Y Returns
  • 20.55%

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,103
  • 3Y Returns
  • 20.44%

  • Aditya Birla SL Pharma & Healthcare Fund - Dir Growth is an Sectoral Fund scheme that was launched on 20-06-2019 and is currently under the management of our experienced fund manager Dhaval Shah. With an impressive AUM of ₹1,103 Crores, this scheme's latest NAV is ₹39.22 as of 10/5/2026 12:00:00 AM.


    Aditya Birla SL Pharma & Healthcare Fund - Dir Growth scheme has delivered a return performance of 16.48% in the last 1 year, 20.44% in the last 3 years, and an since its launch. With a minimum SIP investment of just ₹ 100, this scheme offers a great investment opportunity for those looking to invest in Sectoral Fund.

  • Min SIP Investment Amt
  • ₹ 100
  • AUM (Cr.)
  • ₹ 1,103
  • 3Y Returns
  • 20.44%
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