ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

ICICI Prudential Child Care Gift Fund is a hybrid mutual fund tailored for parents planning long-term goals like a child’s education or marriage. Launched in 1993, the fund has stood the test of time with over ₹9,56,306 crore in assets under management (AUM) as of June 24, 2025. It invests primarily in equities (65–100%) and partially in debt instruments (0–35%), aiming for long-term capital growth. The fund is suitable for investors with a high-risk appetite and long investment horizon.

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Highlights of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Here are some of the key highlights of the fund:

  • It is a long-standing hybrid fund designed to help parents build a financial cushion for their child's future.

  • Invests predominantly in equity and equity-related securities, offering potential for long-term capital growth.

  • Managed by experienced fund managers: Manish Banthia and George Heber Joseph.

  • As of June 2025, it boasts a massive AUM of ₹9,56,306 crore, reflecting strong investor trust.

  • This child investment plan allows investors to start with a SIP as low as ₹100, making it suitable for long-term, disciplined investing.

  • Rated as a "Very High" risk fund, best suited for investors with long-term goals and a higher risk appetite.

Key Information About ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Fund House ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Date of Incorporation 12 Oct 1993
Total AUM ₹9,56,306.15Cr
Fund Benchmark NIFTY 50 Hybrid Composite Debt 65:35 Index
NAV of the Fund ₹360.48 (as of 24 July 2025) 
Expense Ratio 1.46%
Returns since inception 14.68%
Risk Level Very High 
Investment Objective The plan seeks to generate capital appreciation by creating a portfolio that is invested in equity and equity-related securities (65-100%), and debt and money market instruments, securitised Debt & Cash (including money at call) 0-35%.
Top Fund Managers Lalit Kumar Sharmila D'mello
Darshil Dedhia
Rohit Lakhotia

Performance of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Year 1Y 3Y 5Y All
Fund returns 7.9% 23.1% 21.8% 14.7%

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Top 10 Holdings of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Name Sector Assets
Ultratech Cement Ltd. Construction 5.57%
Bharti Airtel Ltd. Communication 5.32%
Interglobe Aviation Ltd. Services 4.57%
GOI Sovereign 4.46%
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Automobile 4.12%
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. Capital Goods 3.33%
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. Services 3.20%
Multi Commodity Exchange Of India Ltd. Services 3.16%
PB Fintech Ltd. Services 3.15%
JSW Steel Ltd. Metals & Mining 3.03%

Sector Allocation of ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Sector Allocation (%)
Materials 32.9%
Industrials 18.7%
Technology 16.4%
Financial 14.4%
Consumer Discretionary 9.8%
Real Estate 4.5%
Healthcare 2.5%
Diversified 0.5%
Energy & Utilities 0.4%
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Expense Ratio, Exit Load and Taxation of the ICICI Prudential Child Care Fund

Category Percentage/Details
Expense Ratio 1.46%
Exit Load NIL

FAQs

  • What kind of returns can I expect from this fund?

    As a hybrid fund with high equity exposure, returns are market-linked and can be volatile in the short term. However, it aims to offer capital appreciation in the long term.
  • What is the fund’s AUM?

    The fund has a robust Asset Under Management (AUM) of ₹9,56,306 crore, indicating strong investor trust and long-term growth potential.

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