PGIM India Equity Savings Fund
- Date of Inception: Direct Plan: February 05, 2004.
- ^Above returns are CAGR - Compounded Annual Growth Rate.
- ** Scheme Benchmark. # Standard Benchmark. *Based on standard investment of Rs.10,000 made at the beginning of the relevant period.
- Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments.
- Different plans have a different expense structure. The above returns are as on January 31, 2025.
- The performance provided is for Direct Plan - Growth Option.








- The scheme seeks to achieve its investment objective primarily by employing various strategies which seek to exploit available arbitrage opportunities in equity markets combined with investments in unhedged equity positions as well as debt and money market instruments.
- A top down and bottom up approach will be used to invest in equity and equity related instruments. 15% to 30% of the portfolio is invested in equity to benefit from the upside in the equity markets
- The debt allocation is actively managed and the Fund Management team may endeavor to generate returns whilst moderating credit and interest rate risk. Up to 30% of the portfolio is invested in medium to long term bonds, including G-secs, to benefit from a rally in bond prices brought about by a decline in interest rates
- About 40% to 50% of the portfolio would be invested in equity arbitrage positions to cushion the volatility in returns
Equity Savings Funds adopt a three pronged strategy of investing in a mix of equity, fixed income and arbitrage. This helps you participate in the equity upside and at the same time offers you stability through arbitrage and fixed income exposure.
What is PGIM India Equity Savings Fund?
The fund invests in a combination of equity, equity arbitrage and debt to provide an optimal mix of diversification.
The fund invests in a combination of equity, equity arbitrage and debt to provide an optimal mix of diversification.
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Instruments | Indicative allocatios(% of total Assets) | Risk Profile | |
---|---|---|---|
Minimum | Maximum | ||
A. Equity and Equity related instruments | 65% | 90% | High |
A1. Of which Not Long Equity* | 5% | 40% | High |
A2. Of which Equity and Equity derivates** (Only Arbitage opportunities) | 25% | 85% | High |
B. Debt Secureties and Money Markets Instruments (including investments in securitiezd debt) | 10% | 35% | Low to Medium |
C. Of Units issued by InVITs And REITs | 0% | 10% | Medium to High |
- If you are looking for a relatively low to moderate risk solution and the same time participate in equity, PGIM India Equity Savings Fund may be ideal for this goal.
- Disciplined asset allocation ensures that regular profit booking happens in the asset class which has outperformed.
- Asset allocation within a range helps define the risk-return characteristics, which can ensure discipline and resistance to emotions while investing.
- Investors who have a low to moderate risk profile and are looking for a limited exposure to equity can consider PGIM India Equity Savings Fund.
- Investors looking for a tax-efficient solution at a relatively lower risk.
Is PGIM India Equity Savings Fund risky?
Since the fund invests predominantly in predominantly in debt and arbitrage, it carries relatively Low to Moderate Risk. The net equity exposure is capped at 40%.
Investors should have an investment horizon of at least two years or above while investing in PGIM India Equity Savings Fund.
Since the fund invests predominantly in predominantly in debt and arbitrage, it carries relatively Low to Moderate Risk. The net equity exposure is capped at 40%.
There are several options to invest.
- Website: You can invest through https://investors.pgimindiamf.com/auth/login by creating your profile and submitting identity details, and bank account information, and becoming KYC compliant.
- RIA/MFD: You can also invest through a Registered Investment Adviser or Mutual Fund distributor registered with SEBI/AMFI.
- Industry Portal: You can also invest through MF Utility or MF Central portals.
Do consult your financial advisor before investing to understand if the fund fits into your risk profile.
- You can invest lumpsum as well as through SIP mode.
- The minimum application amount under this fund is Rs 5,000 for a lumpsum transaction. You can invest a minimum of Rs 1,000 as additional investment.
- You need to commit at least 5 installments (monthly or quarterly) with a minimum of Rs 1,000 per installment if you invest through SIP.
The decision to invest through SIP or lumpsum depends on your cash flows. If you have regular cash flow, it is advisable to invest through SIP. Investing through lumpsum option is also ideal as the fund has the in-built flexibility to maintain the right mix between equity and debt so that your equity exposure is not too high when valuations are stretched.
SWP Transaction Dates
- Monthly, Quarterly & Annual : Any date
- Minimum no. of installments and Minimum amount per installment: Monthly, Quarterly & Annual : 5 (five) installments of Rs 1,000 each Monthly, Quarterly & Annual: 5 installments of Rs 1,000 each
- Mode of Payment: Monthly, Quarterly & Annual (as chosen by unitholder)
- Capital appreciation and Income distribution over the medium term
- Investment primarily in equity and equity related securities and a small allocation to debt securities
- Degree of risk – Low to Moderate


The risk of the Benchmark is
Moderate
The risk of the Benchmark is Moderate