ICICI Gilt Fund

The ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund invests 80% of the funds in the Government securities across maturity and the remaining 20% in other debt securities as well as Money Market Instruments. The benchmark for this fund is primarily CRISIL Dynamic Gilt Index and an additional benchmark called CRISIL 10 Year Gilt Index. 

Features of the ICICI Gilt Fund

Investment Objective

The investment objective for the ICICI Gilt Fund is to invest in Gilts of varying maturities. 80% of the funds are invested in various Government Securities across maturity, while the remaining 20% is invested in other Money Market Instruments. The Scheme may invest in various fixed income securities issued by the Central and State governments concerning the Scheme's investment objective and under the provisions of SEBI. 

The Scheme may invest in other schemes managed by the AMC or other mutual funds schemes, given that the investments conform to the prevailing regulations. No investment management fees will be charged for such investments as per the regulations. 

Fund Summary

1. ICICI Gilt Fund-Growth (Regular)

   • Risk Level- Moderate
   • NAV- INR 78.4271 as of 6th July 2021
   • Expense Ratio- 1.18% as of 31st May 2021
   • Fund Started- August 1999

2. ICICI Gilt Fund - IDCW (Regular)

   • Risk Level- Moderate
   • NAV- INR 16.2519 as of 6th July 2021
   • Expense Ratio- 1.18% as of 31st May 2021
   • Fund Started- August 1999

3. ICICI Gilt Fund-Growth (Direct)

   • Risk Level- Moderate
   • NAV- INR 82.675 as of 6th July 2021
   • Expense Ratio- 0.57% as of 31st May 2021
   • Fund Started- January 2013

4. ICICI Gilt Fund - IDCW (Direct)

   • Risk Level- Moderate
   • NAV- INR 16.8099 as of 6th July 2021
   • Expense Ratio- 0.57% as of 31st May 2021
   • Fund Started- January 2013

Fund Returns Summary

1. ICICI Gilt Fund-Growth (Regular)

   Time Period	Returns Per Year (Annualized)
   1 Month	0.22%
   3 Months	0.84%
   6 Months	0.51%
   1 Year	3.48%
   3 Years	31.51%
   5 Years	50.62%
   10 Years	132.37%

2. ICICI Gilt Fund - IDCW (Regular)

   PeriodPeriod	Returns Per Year (Annualized)
   1 Month	0.22%
   3 Months	0.84%
   6 Months	0.51%
   1 Year	3.48%
   3 Years	31.51%
   5 Years	44.91%
   10 Years	101.35%

3. ICICI Gilt Fund-Growth (Direct)

   Time Period	Returns Per Year (Annualized)
   1 Month	0.17%
   3 Months	1.00%
   6 Months	0.81%
   1 Year	4.11%
   3 Years	33.60%
   5 Years	54.77%
   10 Years	NIL

4. ICICI Gilt Fund - IDCW (Direct)

   PeriodPeriod	Returns Per Year (Annualized)
   1 Month	0.17%
   3 Months	1.00%
   6 Months	0.81%
   1 Year	4.12%
   3 Years	33.60%
   5 Years	48.43%
   10 Years	NIL

Pros and Cons

Benefits of ICICI Gilt Fund

The ICICI Gilt Fund offers a plethora of benefits to its investors. A few of the benefits are as follows: 

1. Stable Investments

   The ICICI Gilt Fund invests primarily in Government securities which are considered a safe option for investors. 80% of the funds are invested in securities that promise a return to the investors. There's a low risk of losses, but these do carry market-related risks. Holding on to the securities until maturity nullifies the risk of losses. 

2. Special Products

   The fund provides various options to invest in the fund with Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP), STP, and a Switch Facility. 

3. Leading Track Record

   The mutual fund has been in the sector for well over 20 years, which has seen an upward growth of 502.94% since its inception. With such a fantastic track record, the fund is determined to do better in the future.

Fund House Details

The fund house manages the ICICI Gilt Fund, namely, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund - second largest AMC (asset management company) in India.

The ICICI Gilt Fund is managed by Mr Rahul Goswami and Mr Anuj Tyagi. Mr Rahul has managed nine mutual funds and has an overall experience of 24 years. Mr Anuj has managed a total of 10 mutual funds and has an overall experience of 12 years.

Who Should Invest in ICICI Prudential Gilt Fund?

People who are willing to take a moderate risk over the long term can invest in this mutual fund. Since the risk is moderate, the returns are fairly good. Long-term investments have greater returns compared to short-term returns, as low as one year. 

The Scheme offers excellent yields for long-term investors and is primarily suitable for people who desire greater returns over time.

In a Nutshell

The ICICI Gilt Fund yields good returns for long-term investments at a lower risk of loss. The track record of the Scheme being on the rise since its inception proves to do better in the future as well. With various investment options, it is one of the best schemes to invest in.

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