Previously Known As : Idfc Core Equity Fund
Bandhan Core Equity Fund Overview
Category Large & Mid Cap Fund
BMSMONEY Rank 3
Rating
Growth Option 15-04-2025
NAV ₹122.11(R) +2.52% ₹141.9(D) +2.53%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 9.85% 20.77% 29.21% 15.09% 13.83%
Direct 11.13% 22.2% 30.75% 16.48% 15.4%
Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI 5.53% 15.46% 27.78% 14.97% 14.36%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -3.64% 21.58% 22.58% 20.11% 17.24%
Direct -2.5% 23.06% 24.07% 21.52% 18.66%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.89 0.45 0.75 5.25% 0.14
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
14.95% -20.09% -17.72% 0.95 10.82%

NAV Date: 15-04-2025

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
BANDHAN Core Equity Fund - Regular Plan - IDCW 26.66
0.6600
2.5200%
BANDHAN Core Equity Fund-Direct Plan-IDCW 34.85
0.8600
2.5300%
BANDHAN Core Equity Fund - Regular Plan - Growth 122.11
3.0000
2.5200%
BANDHAN Core Equity Fund-Direct Plan-Growth 141.9
3.5100
2.5300%

Review Date: 15-04-2025

Beginning of Analysis

Bandhan Core Equity Fund is the third ranked fund in the Large & Mid Cap Fund category. The category has total 26 funds. The Bandhan Core Equity Fund has shown an excellent past performence in Large & Mid Cap Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 5.25% which is higher than the category average of -0.27%. Here the fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.89 which is higher than the category average of 0.54.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Large & Mid Cap Mutual Funds are ideal for investors seeking a balanced exposure to both large-cap stability and mid-cap growth potential. These funds allocate a minimum of 35% each to large-cap and mid-cap stocks, offering a diversified portfolio with a balanced risk-return profile. While they provide the potential for higher returns through mid-cap stocks, they also carry higher risks due to mid-cap volatility. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon and a moderate risk tolerance to invest in these funds. Additionally, the success of these funds depends on the fund manager's ability to balance large-cap and mid-cap allocations effectively.

Bandhan Core Equity Fund Return Analysis

The Bandhan Core Equity Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its Large & Mid Cap Fund peers and the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI benchmark. This analysis examines the fund’s returns over periods ranging from one month to ten years, alongside its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) performance, highlighting its rankings within the Large & Mid Cap Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of 5.44%, -0.58 and -10.03 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 5.06%, -2.61% and -10.68% respectively.
  • Bandhan Core Equity Fund has given a return of 11.13% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI return was 5.53%. The fund has given 5.6% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 22.2% in last three years and rank 2nd out of 26 funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI return was 15.46%. The fund has given 6.74% more return than the benchmark return.
  • Bandhan Core Equity Fund has given a return of 30.75% in last five years and category average returns is 26.99% in same period. The fund ranked 3rd out of 25 funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI return was 27.78%. The fund has given 2.97% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 15.4% in last ten years and ranked 4th out of 18 funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI return was 14.36%. The fund has given 1.04% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -2.5% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is -5.57%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 8th in 29 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 23.06% in last three years and ranks 3rd in 26 funds. Invesco India Large & Mid Cap Fund has given the highest SIP return (23.84%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 24.07% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 19.39%.

Bandhan Core Equity Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 14.95 and semi deviation of 10.82. The category average standard deviation is 15.22 and semi deviation is 10.93.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -20.09 and a maximum drawdown of -17.72. The category average VaR is -19.51 and the maximum drawdown is -18.42. The fund has a beta of 0.95 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Large & Mid Cap Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Large & Mid Cap Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Large & Mid Cap Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Large & Mid Cap Fund Category

  • Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Bandhan Core Equity Fund NAV Regular Growth Bandhan Core Equity Fund NAV Direct Growth
    15-04-2025 122.109 141.905
    11-04-2025 119.106 138.398
    09-04-2025 116.998 135.939
    08-04-2025 117.785 136.849
    07-04-2025 115.609 134.317
    04-04-2025 119.311 138.604
    03-04-2025 121.963 141.681
    02-04-2025 121.792 141.478
    01-04-2025 120.584 140.069
    28-03-2025 121.77 141.429
    27-03-2025 122.151 141.868
    26-03-2025 121.139 140.687
    25-03-2025 121.741 141.382
    24-03-2025 122.613 142.39
    21-03-2025 121.638 141.244
    20-03-2025 120.548 139.974
    19-03-2025 119.645 138.922
    18-03-2025 118.052 137.068
    17-03-2025 115.915 134.582

    Fund Launch Date: 27/Jun/2005
    Fund Category: Large & Mid Cap Fund
    Investment Objective: The Scheme seeks to generate long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in large cap and mid cap stocks.
    Fund Description: An open ended equity scheme investing in both large cap and mid cap stocks
    Fund Benchmark: NIFTY LargeMidcap 250 Total Return Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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