Bandhan Healthcare Fund
Bandhan Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Healthcare & pharma median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -3.3% | -5.4% | -3.1% |
| 3 months | 2.8% | -2.8% | 3.0% |
| 6 months | 20.0% | 8.9% | 21.7% |
| Year to date | 13.0% | -2.0% | 17.3% |
| 1 year | n/a | 1.4% | 17.5% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | n/a | 13.0% | 20.8% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.0% | 15.3% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.0% | 24.9% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.6% | 14.7% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 11.2% | – | – |
“Healthcare & pharma” 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 | 11.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | n/a | 17.5% |
| 3Y rolling worst | n/a | 3.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | n/a | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 84% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 1.8% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 91% |
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 | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | n/a | 0.63 |
| Beta | n/a | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | n/a | 3.7% |
| Upside capture | n/a | 106.94 |
| Downside capture | n/a | 95.17 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −8.7% | −23.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.3% |
| Current drawdown | −4.3% | −8.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 95 days | – |
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 40.7: higher than 94% of days since 2023 (median 34.6)
- 1Y +21.5% · 3Y +19.9% p.a. · 5Y +13.1% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −3.2% from its 52-week high
- P/E 41.9: higher than 78% of days since 2023 (median 39.1)
- 1Y +12.4% · 3Y n/a p.a. · 5Y n/a p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −5.0% from its 52-week high (proxy NAV)
- P/E 21.6: higher than 1% of days since 2023 (median 24.2)
- 1Y −3.9% · 3Y +8.9% p.a. · 5Y +8.6% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −9.3% 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 2.83% a year and the Direct plan's 1.31%, a gap of 1.52%. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹32,37,638.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Viraj Kulkarni | equity portion | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Brijesh Shah | Debt portion | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Ritika Behera | overseas portion | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Gaurav Satra | overseas portion | 30 Nov 2025 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 1.31% | 1.15% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | n/a | 1,272 |
| Riskometer | n/a | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|
Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 13.0% | -7.8% | +20.8% |
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 Bandhan Healthcare Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹11.0740 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Bandhan Healthcare 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 253 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Direct plans).
- What was the largest fall in Bandhan Healthcare Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 8.7%.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Bandhan Healthcare Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 1.31% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans: 1.15%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- Who manages Bandhan Healthcare Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Bandhan Healthcare Fund is managed by Viraj Kulkarni (since 30 Nov 2025), Brijesh Shah (since 30 Nov 2025), Ritika Behera (since 30 Nov 2025), Gaurav Satra (since 30 Nov 2025).
- What is the exit load of Bandhan Healthcare Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: • If redeemed/switched out on or within 30 days from the date of allotment: 0.50% of the applicable NAV • If redeemed/switched out after 30 days from date of allotment – Nil Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Bandhan Healthcare Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs.1000. SIP details: SIP - Rs.100SWP - Rs.200STP - Rs.500/- and any amount thereafter (for Fixed amount / FixedPercentage option)..
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