Robust returns, distinct features driving popularity of thematic funds

During the past one year, thematic funds have given returns of 52.27% while large-cap funds have given average returns of 45.88%

Even as conventional equity funds have seen attraction of investors in the last one-year, thematic funds as a category are also witnessing attention. Strong returns and distinct features of thematic funds vis-à-vis large-cap funds are the key reasons they have seen net inflows in the last few months.

During the past one year thematic funds as a category have given returns of 52.27 per cent, shows data from Value Research, while large-cap funds have given average returns of 45.88 per cent.

Even among the thematic category, funds such as ICICI Prudential Commodities and Edelweiss Recently Listed IPO funds have given