DSP Large Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth
Beginner-friendly💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 97% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Generated +2.5% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.02% is lower than category median (2.29%).
- Over 24 years of operational history across different market cycles.
- Experienced a maximum drawdown of -51.7% during severe market crashes.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +11.66% | +10.11% | +1.55% |
| 3 Months | +3.65% | +2.34% | +1.31% |
| 6 Months | +6.53% | +7.43% | -0.90% |
| 1 Year | -0.25% | +1.45% | -1.70% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +12.46% | +11.11% | +1.35% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +9.75% | +8.67% | +1.08% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +11.74% | +12.38% | -0.64% |
| 10 Years CAGR | +11.08% | +12.11% | -1.03% |
| Since Inception | +11.69% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
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Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.32% | +0.43% | -1.75% |
| 2025 | +8.38% | +7.29% | +1.09% |
| 2024 | +20.50% | +14.09% | +6.41% |
| 2023 | +26.61% | +23.37% | +3.24% |
| 2022 | +1.44% | +1.44% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | +19.53% | +25.31% | -5.78% |
| 2020 | +7.49% | +14.56% | -7.07% |
| 2019 | +14.85% | +12.01% | +2.84% |
| 2018 | -2.72% | -0.64% | -2.08% |
| 2017 | +26.48% | +30.38% | -3.90% |
| 2016 | +4.89% | +3.25% | +1.64% |
| 2015 | -2.33% | -0.48% | -1.85% |
| 2014 | +37.49% | +38.97% | -1.48% |
| 2013 | +2.23% | +6.63% | -4.40% |
| 2012 | +30.29% | +28.47% | +1.82% |
| 2011 | -19.85% | -22.55% | +2.70% |
| 2010 | +16.80% | +17.67% | -0.87% |
| 2009 | +77.13% | +77.18% | -0.05% |
| 2008 | -45.54% | -50.30% | +4.76% |
| 2007 | +64.93% | +60.42% | +4.51% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -47.10% | +14.05% | +10.54% | +91.29% | 75.9% | 47.5% |
| 3-Year Rolling | -8.18% | +12.16% | +12.11% | +28.90% | 97.3% | 40.0% |
| 5-Year Rolling | -3.11% | +11.44% | +11.62% | +26.64% | 99.6% | 21.1% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-01-04 | 2008-10-27 | -51.7% | 10 months | 21 months |
| 2020-02-12 | 2020-03-23 | -40.4% | 1 months | 8 months |
| 2006-05-10 | 2006-06-14 | -31.1% | 1 months | 5 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| 1. Equity & Equity related instruments of large cap companies/ Entities | 80% - 100% 2. Other Equity and Equity related Instruments/ Money Market Instruments / InvITs/ Gold ETFs / Silver ETFs / Other Liquid Instruments / Units of Domestic Mutual Funds^ - 0% - 20% #For the purpose of identifying Large-cap companies, the communication issued by SEBI and AMFI shall be considered. As per paragraph 3.9 of the SEBI Master Circular, Large-cap companies are currently defined as 1st-100th entities in terms of full market capitalization. Accordingly, mutual funds are required to adopt the list of such stocks prepared and published by AMFI. ^Any other security as may be permitted by SEBI/ RBI from time to time. Other Liquid instruments includes cash, bank deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks, Government Securities, Treasury bills, Repo on Government securities and any other instruments as specified by the SEBI. The scheme may invest in the units of Overnight Fund, Money Market Fund & Liquid Fund (including Liquid ETFs) of Domestic Mutual Fund. |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The primary investment objective is to seek to generate long term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is substantially constituted of equity and equity related securities of large cap companies/ entities. From time to time, the fund manager will also seek participation in other equity and equity related securities to achieve optimal portfolio construction. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 7,459 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Large Cap schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Large Cap Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhiteOak Capital Large Cap Fund | 6.6 | +13.60% | 2.45% | 91.5% | Rs 1,360 cr | Compare → |
| BARODA BNP PARIBAS LARGE CAP Fund | 6.5 | +12.31% | 2.06% | 92.7% | Rs 2,690 cr | Compare → |
| BANDHAN Large Cap Fund | 6.3 | +14.21% | 2.20% | 90.8% | Rs 2,341 cr | Compare → |
| quant Large Cap Fund | 5.8 | +12.89% | 2.75% | 86.9% | Rs 3,998 cr | Compare → |
| Invesco India Large Cap Fund | 6.0 | +14.99% | 2.14% | 98.0% | Rs 2,200 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about DSP Large Cap Fund
What is the expense ratio of DSP Large Cap Fund?
DSP Large Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.02% with a base expense ratio of 1.53%, compared to the Large Cap category median of 2.29%.
Who manages DSP Large Cap Fund?
DSP Large Cap Fund is managed by Anish Tawakley.
What are the historical returns of DSP Large Cap Fund?
DSP Large Cap Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 12.46% and a 5-year CAGR of 9.75%. Its 1-year return stands at -0.25%.
How large is DSP Large Cap Fund?
DSP Large Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 7,459 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Large Cap peers.
How is DSP Large Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?
DSP Large Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.4/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is DSP Large Cap Fund?
DSP Large Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 12.53% with a maximum historical drawdown of -51.73%.