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Thematic Funds

  • Average Return 22.2%
  • No of Funds 51

What is Thematic Mutual Fund

Thematic funds are equity mutual funds that invest in stocks tied to a theme. These funds are more broad-based then sectoral fund, as they pick companies and sectors united by an idea. For instance, an infrastructure theme fund will invest in cement, power, steel, among other sectors

Advantages of Thematic Funds

  • Select sectors in the portfolio mean they are not genuinely diversified
  • High-risk category as returns are tied to a theme playing out
  • Suitable for aggressive investors, even then exposure should not be more than 10% of the portfolio

Top schemes of Thematic Mutual Funds sorted by ETM Rank

51 funds
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ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹3,883 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 93.35%+ 5.38% + 64.67%+ 8.41% + 70.22%+ 16.76% + 66.74%+ 33.05% + 38.56%+ 71.8% + 34.93%+ 134.52%

ETM Rank

#1 of 15
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹19,072 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 24.39%+ 1.75% + 27.06%+ 3.94% + 33.92%+ 8.8% + 40.14%+ 20.45% + 31.26%+ 56.19% + 32.63%+ 122.26%

ETM Rank

#2 of 15
High Growth Portfolio

Min SIP

₹ 5,000

5 Yrs Return

+ 24.33 % p.a. + 19.77 % p.a. + 38.31 % + 22.95 % p.a. + 30.81 % p.a. + 38.98 % + 38.06 % p.a. + 21.12 %

ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹1,467 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 70.3%+ 4.17% + 29.23%+ 4.15% + 11.14%+ 3.05% + 8.77%+ 4.63% + 16.2%+ 26.99% + 17.67%+ 55.3%

ETM Rank

#3 of 15
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹1,318 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 16.65%+ 1.19% + 23.29%+ 3.37% + 32.23%+ 8.31% + 36.65%+ 18.64% + 24.53%+ 42.59% + 24.94%+ 85.09%

ETM Rank

#4 of 15
Franklin Templeton

Fund Size

₹3,460 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 93.62%+ 5.2% + 80.44%+ 9.86% + 71.16%+ 16.77% + 69.14%+ 33.97% + 39.04%+ 72.7% + 33.37%+ 125.98%

ETM Rank

#5 of 15
Sundaram

Fund Size

₹3,386 Crs

Return (p.a)

-9.85% -0.79% + 6.9%+ 1.06% + 8.98%+ 2.47% + 19.67%+ 10.22% + 18.78%+ 31.7% + 23.42%+ 78.46%

ETM Rank

#6 of 15
Edelweiss

Fund Size

₹932 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 31.18%+ 2.18% + 33.28%+ 4.74% + 22.61%+ 6.04% + 28.23%+ 14.59% + 17.61%+ 29.6% + 21.96%+ 72.42%

ETM Rank

#7 of 15
SBI

Fund Size

₹597 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 25.86%+ 1.84% + 35.39%+ 5.01% + 38.28%+ 9.82% + 44.11%+ 22.37% + 21.09%+ 36.06% + 24.71%+ 84.19%

ETM Rank

#9 of 15
Nippon India

Fund Size

₹63 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 17.51%+ 1.29% + 21.43%+ 3.18% + 32.62%+ 8.49% + 39.78%+ 20.27% + 26.69%+ 46.92% + 25.44%+ 87.44%

ETM Rank

#10 of 15
Tata

Fund Size

₹2,490 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 67.2%+ 4.17% + 33.63%+ 4.79% + 29.94%+ 7.85% + 28.57%+ 14.76% + 18.97%+ 32.11% + 22.15%+ 73.2%

ETM Rank

#11 of 15
UTI

Fund Size

₹3,280 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 89.89%+ 5.23% + 68.64%+ 8.83% + 69.12%+ 16.53% + 59.65%+ 29.75% + 36.61%+ 67.52% + 32.02%+ 119.08%

ETM Rank

#12 of 15
HSBC

Fund Size

₹833 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 99.88%+ 5.66% + 75.0%+ 9.49% + 61.34%+ 14.92% + 50.52%+ 25.44% + 30.26%+ 54.12% + 27.75%+ 98.07%

ETM Rank

#13 of 15
Aditya Birla SL

Fund Size

₹950 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 39.6%+ 2.69% + 55.08%+ 7.35% + 49.96%+ 12.47% + 45.65%+ 23.11% + 24.49%+ 42.6% + 22.8%+ 75.95%

ETM Rank

#14 of 15
HDFC

Fund Size

₹1,431 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 51.84%+ 3.37% + 45.52%+ 6.25% + 40.21%+ 10.27% + 50.44%+ 25.4% + 31.88%+ 57.48% + 27.96%+ 99.07%

ETM Rank

#15 of 15
Aditya Birla SL

Fund Size

₹1,702 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 20.02%+ 1.41% + 14.37%+ 2.15% + 20.12%+ 5.36% + 24.23%+ 12.52% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Aditya Birla SL

Fund Size

₹731 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 30.2%+ 2.12% + 24.08%+ 3.54% + 28.33%+ 7.46% + 34.47%+ 17.68% + 20.96%+ 35.82% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Aditya Birla SL

Fund Size

₹1,295 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 65.84%+ 4.1% + 61.5%+ 8.07% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Axis

Fund Size

₹2,715 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 27.11%+ 1.92% + 30.16%+ 4.34% + 31.87%+ 8.31% + 34.5%+ 17.69% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Axis

Fund Size

₹4,683 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 106.54%+ 5.93% + 85.35%+ 10.52% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Axis

Fund Size

₹1,063 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 30.38%+ 2.13% + 19.67%+ 2.94% + 31.06%+ 8.12% + 35.2%+ 18.04% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Axis

Fund Size

₹1,217 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 24.4%+ 1.69% + 41.79%+ 5.7% + 39.09%+ 9.91% + 33.04%+ 16.88% + 18.06%+ 30.36% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Bandhan

Fund Size

₹708 Crs

Return (p.a)

N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Bandhan

Fund Size

₹469 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 94.33%+ 5.42% + 70.97%+ 9.07% + 65.53%+ 15.79% + 57.9%+ 28.93% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Baroda BNP Paribas

Fund Size

₹520 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 33.21%+ 2.3% + 27.36%+ 3.98% + 35.1%+ 9.08% + 41.0%+ 20.87% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Baroda BNP Paribas

Fund Size

₹1,021 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 84.42%+ 4.98% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Canara Robeco

Fund Size

₹1,242 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 103.12%+ 5.79% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
DSP

Fund Size

₹1,179 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 13.36%+ 1.0% + 6.16%+ 0.97% + 10.12%+ 2.8% + 15.11%+ 7.94% + 11.18%+ 18.2% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
HDFC

Fund Size

₹2,971 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 6.78%+ 0.52% + 8.67%+ 1.35% + 14.13%+ 3.87% + 22.58%+ 11.75% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
HDFC

Fund Size

₹2,696 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 118.44%+ 6.4% + 149.65%+ 16.06% + 107.45%+ 23.86% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
HDFC

Fund Size

₹919 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 101.87%+ 5.74% + 85.17%+ 10.5% + 78.83%+ 18.48% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹8,227 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 45.69%+ 2.93% + 32.62%+ 4.58% + 46.94%+ 11.68% + 48.33%+ 24.26% + 30.33%+ 54.16% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹2,299 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 29.14%+ 2.05% + 38.54%+ 5.4% + 43.61%+ 11.05% + 43.66%+ 22.16% + 27.33%+ 48.19% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹2,561 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 31.77%+ 2.22% + 32.02%+ 4.58% + 30.35%+ 7.95% + 34.93%+ 17.9% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹4,718 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 77.98%+ 4.52% + 52.02%+ 6.88% + 58.33%+ 14.14% + 56.17%+ 27.96% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹77 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 54.5%+ 3.52% + 32.77%+ 4.68% + 32.29%+ 8.41% + 32.32%+ 16.62% + 20.41%+ 34.8% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
ICICI Prudential

Fund Size

₹2,839 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 89.52%+ 5.21% + 66.89%+ 8.64% + 63.09%+ 15.29% + 57.31%+ 28.66% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Kotak

Fund Size

₹2,443 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 57.8%+ 3.69% + 51.74%+ 6.97% + 38.7%+ 9.92% + 32.37%+ 16.64% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Kotak

Fund Size

₹1,933 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 77.58%+ 4.67% + 60.49%+ 7.95% + 58.61%+ 14.34% + 49.81%+ 25.1% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Kotak

Fund Size

₹2,306 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 29.69%+ 2.01% + 41.38%+ 5.65% + 40.82%+ 10.31% + 39.86%+ 20.2% + 24.73%+ 42.97% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Kotak

Fund Size

₹683 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 37.72%+ 2.57% + 28.88%+ 4.18% + 46.11%+ 11.61% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Nippon India

Fund Size

₹1,455 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 54.03%+ 3.49% + 49.99%+ 6.77% + 41.74%+ 10.62% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Quant

Fund Size

₹1,237 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 26.07%+ 1.86% + 34.38%+ 4.89% + 42.04%+ 10.69% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Quant

Fund Size

₹343 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 30.47%+ 2.14% + 63.68%+ 8.3% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Quant

Fund Size

₹652 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 47.98%+ 3.16% + 52.82%+ 7.1% + 68.79%+ 16.46% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Quant

Fund Size

₹1,655 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 29.31%+ 2.06% + 45.89%+ 6.29% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Quant

Fund Size

₹2,174 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 25.87%+ 1.85% + 45.48%+ 6.24% + 64.13%+ 15.5% + 65.63%+ 32.54% + 41.6%+ 78.59% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
SBI

Fund Size

₹190 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 11.34%+ 0.86% -0.13% -0.02% + 14.46%+ 3.96% + 23.26%+ 12.09% + 19.0%+ 32.16% + 20.39%+ 65.96%

ETM Rank

Unranked
Tata

Fund Size

₹2,201 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 45.27%+ 3.01% + 39.47%+ 5.52% + 41.44%+ 10.55% + 46.54%+ 23.54% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Tata

Fund Size

₹566 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 49.08%+ 3.22% + 47.76%+ 6.51% + 29.12%+ 7.65% + 32.07%+ 16.5% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
Tata

Fund Size

₹58 Crs

Return (p.a)

+ 57.82%+ 3.69% + 33.03%+ 4.71% + 20.4%+ 5.49% + 23.32%+ 12.13% + 18.01%+ 30.33% N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked
UTI

Fund Size

₹645 Crs

Return (p.a)

-6.55% -0.54% + 5.07%+ 0.8% + 1.47%+ 0.42% N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A. N.A.N.A.

ETM Rank

Unranked

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How to invest in Thematic Funds?

It is quite easy to invest in Thematic mutual funds on ET Money. Here are the steps that you have to follow.

  • Register online on ET Money app or website
  • Head to Mutual Funds sections and choose the Thematic fund you want to invest in.
  • Click on invest and choose the amount and mode of investment (SIP or Lumpsum)
  • Provide your KYC details (Pan number, Bank details) and complete your investment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the best Thematic Mutual Funds to invest in 2024?

These are top 5 Thematic funds you can invest in 2024

Fund NameFund CategoryETM RankConsistency5 Year Return (Annualized)
Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity FundEquity# 14 of 15
19.71 % p.a.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Business Cycle FundEquityUnranked
NA
Bandhan Innovation FundEquityUnranked
NA
Quant Quantamental FundEquityUnranked
NA
UTI Innovation FundEquityUnranked
NA

Since Thematic Mutual Funds are equity funds i.e. they invest in stocks of companies, you need to stay invested for at least 5 years.

Thematic Funds have to invest 80% of their assets in stocks tied to a particular theme. For instance, a Thematic Infrastructure Fund will invest in stocks related to the theme of infrastructure. This means they invest in companies connected to the development of infrastructure of our country like those operating in steel, cement, construction sectors.

Thematic Mutual Funds invest in equities, so in a short term, they can be volatile. However, over a long-term, the risk comes down substantially.

Thematic Funds have on an average delivered 22.14% p.a. returns in the last 5 years. Their 3 and 10 year annualized returns are 22.2% and 16.91% p.a.

Thematic Funds are some of the riskiest Mutual Funds. Although they are more diversified than Sectoral Funds, they still carry high risk. That's because their success depends on the theme playing out as expected. If it doesn't, then none of the stocks will perform, resulting in massive underperformance. These funds are suitable only for experienced investors, and even then, not more than 10% of the portfolio should be in these funds.

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