Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund
Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Regular plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Banking & financial services median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -5.8% | -5.4% | -6.2% |
| 3 months | -7.3% | -3.1% | -6.7% |
| 6 months | 5.3% | 8.5% | 5.9% |
| Year to date | -7.5% | -2.6% | -6.9% |
| 1 year | n/a | 0.0% | -1.0% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 11.7% | 9.5% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 15.7% | 11.2% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | -6.8% | – | – |
“Banking & financial services” is MFIC's grouping of Sectoral/Thematic schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | n/a | 9.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.6% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 71% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 14.2% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 0.3% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 70% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | n/a | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | n/a | 0.34 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.51 |
| Beta | n/a | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | 2.3% |
| Upside capture | n/a | 103.56 |
| Downside capture | n/a | 96.87 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −15.7% | −23.7% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −39.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.8% |
| Current drawdown | −9.4% | −8.8% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | n/a | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme invests mainly in the markets below, which are also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where those markets stand today:
- P/E 12.9: higher than 3% of days since 2023 (median 14.9)
- 1Y −1.2% · 3Y +7.5% p.a. · 5Y +8.5% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −11.5% from its 52-week high
- P/E 15.1: higher than 0% of days since 2023 (median 17.1)
- 1Y −6.9% · 3Y n/a p.a. · 5Y n/a p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −13.7% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
- P/E 16.5: higher than 38% of days since 2023 (median 17.0)
- 1Y −1.1% · 3Y n/a p.a. · 5Y n/a p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −8.5% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
- P/E 7.2: higher than 19% of days since 2023 (median 8.0)
- 1Y +6.1% · 3Y +14.9% p.a. · 5Y +26.6% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −19.7% from its 52-week high
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 2.81% a year and the Direct plan's 1.12%, a gap of 1.69%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹36,50,231.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Kishore Agarwal | Equity Portion | 19 May 2026 |
| Sayan Das Sharma | Equity Portion | 19 May 2026 |
| Siddharth Chaudhary | Debt Portion | n/a |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Regular plan | 2.81% | 2.38% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 469 | 1,245 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Official benchmark: Nifty Financial Services TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Regular plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | -7.5% | -7.8% | +0.3% |
Benchmark proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund (Direct plan NAV, price return), which carries its own costs. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
- What is the latest NAV of Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- The NAV of the Regular plan (growth option) was ₹9.2990 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund in?
- It is classified as Sectoral/Thematic in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Sectoral/Thematic scheme invests at least 80% in one sector or theme. MFIC compares it with 259 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Regular plans).
- What was the largest fall in Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 15.7%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Regular plan is 2.81% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Regular plans: 2.38%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹469 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- Who manages Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund is managed by Kishore Agarwal (since 19 May 2026), Sayan Das Sharma (since 19 May 2026), Siddharth Chaudhary.
- What is the exit load of Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: Entry load – Nil Exit load: For each purchase of units through Lumpsum / switch-in / Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) and Systematic Transfer Plan (STP), exit load will be as follows: • if units are redeemed / switched out within 3 months from the date of allotment: 1% of applicable NAV. • if units are redeemed/switched out after 3 months from the date of allotment, no exit load is payable. The Scheme will not levy exit load in case the timelines for rebalancing portfolio as stated in SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated June 27, 2024, is not complied with. The Trustee / AMC reserves t… Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Bajaj Finserv Banking and Financial Services Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 500. SIP details: SIP & STP - Rs. 500 SWP - Rs. 1000.
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