INF109K01VH0
₹11.75
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in equity and equity related securities of companies engaged in financial services. The fund follows a focused sectoral approach, concentrating primarily on banking and financial services companies.
Asset Allocation: Equity & Equity related instruments of companies engaged in financial services sector#: 80% to 100% The fund utilizes the NIFTY Financial Services Total Return Index (TRI) as its benchmark, providing investors with sector-specific exposure to India's financial services ecosystem.
The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹3,959 Cr and the Latest NAV as of 25 Jun 2025 is ₹11.75. The investment approach focuses on companies with robust growth potential within the financial services sector, including banks, insurance companies, NBFCs, and other financial intermediaries.
Key features of the fund include:
- Minimum investment: ₹5,000 for lump sum and ₹1,000 for SIP
- Expense ratio of 2.4%
- Exit Load: 1% for redemption within 3 months for units in excess of 10% of the investment
The fund is managed by a skilled team of investment professionals with extensive experience in the financial markets:
Mr. Alok Bahl is the Chief Investment Officer at Helios Capital Asset Management (India) Pvt. Ltd. He holds an undergraduate degree in Commerce from Punjab University, Chandigarh, a Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management from K.C. College of Management and a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management from XLRI Jamshedpur.
He has over 32 years of work experience in the areas of investment. He has been a part of Helios Group since its inception in 2005 and was one of the first employees in Helios' Singapore office.
Mr Pratik has over 10 years of experience. He has been appointed as Fund Manager – Equities in February 2024. Prior to joining Helios Capital Asset Management (India) Private Limited, Pratik was associated with Motilal Oswal institutional equity research team, tracking the capital goods and consumer durables sector.
Helios Capital Asset Management (India) Private Limited serves as the Asset Management Company for Helios Mutual Fund. The company is backed by strong parentage and extensive market experience.
- The Helios Mutual Fund is sponsored by Helios Capital Management Pte. Limited, Singapore.
- It's approved by the Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to manage Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIF).
- Helios Mutual Fund has an AUM of ₹990.43 crores as of March 6, 2024.
- Helios has a team of more than 50 people working mainly in two key offices: Singapore and Mumbai.
By meticulously adhering to these principles, our approach substantially enhances the prospects of curating a selection of companies with robust growth potential. This alignment harmoniously fulfils our overarching objective – to surpass market benchmarks, build cumulative short to medium-term successes into a thriving long-term investment journey.
The AMC follows a disciplined "Elimination Investing" approach, focusing on pragmatic and sustainable investment strategies rather than speculative practices.
This sectoral fund is suitable for investors seeking focused exposure to India's financial services sector. However, consider these factors before investing:
- Investors with high risk tolerance
- Those bullish on India's financial services sector
- Long-term investors with investment horizon of 7+ years
- Investors seeking sectoral diversification
- The Helios Financial Services Fund Direct Growth is rated Very High risk.
- Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other banking sector fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than seven years.
- Concentrated sector exposure may lead to higher volatility
- Performance closely linked to financial services sector performance
- Returns are taxed at 20%, if you redeem before one year.
- After 1 year, you are required to pay LTCG tax of 12.5% on returns of Rs 1.25 lakh+ in a financial year.
The NAV changes daily. Please check the latest NAV on the official website or through Allvest platform for real-time updates.
The fund currently has an Asset Under Management(AUM) of ₹3,959 Cr as of June 25, 2025.
The fund has an expense ratio of 2.4%, which covers fund management and administrative expenses.
Since this is a relatively new fund launched in 2024, long-term performance data is limited. Please refer to the latest fact sheet for current performance metrics.
The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000 with monthly investment frequency.
You can invest in this fund through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lump sum option, and making payment through various digital modes.
Register on Allvest platform, complete KYC verification, select the fund, choose SIP option with desired amount and frequency, and set up auto-debit instructions with your bank.
Through Allvest, you can set up auto-debit mandates with your bank account, enabling automatic monthly deductions for your SIP investments without manual intervention.
You can redeem your units through Allvest platform by submitting a redemption request. Note that 1% exit load applies for redemption within 3 months for units exceeding 10% of your investment. Redemption proceeds are typically credited within 3-4 business days.