Invesco India Contra Fund
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 433 Equity peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked against all Equity funds (same plan and option) — too few funds in its own sub-category to rank within it.
Not enough Contra Fund peers to rank yet
Volatility 14.9% (no category average yet)
1.9% expense (no category average yet)
98% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Consistent — positive in 98% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
No significant concerns identified.
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Nifty 500 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 500 price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (Contra Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +2.65% | — | — |
| 3M abs | +7.41% | — | — |
| 6M abs | +2.98% | — | — |
| 1Y CAGR | +1.04% | — | — |
| 3Y CAGR | +15.90% | — | — |
| 5Y CAGR | +13.88% | — | — |
Category average across peers in Contra Fund (up to 3 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
221 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Invesco India Contra Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -0.64% | -1.50% | +0.86% | |
| 2025 | +3.13% | +6.69% | -3.56% | |
| 2024 | +30.14% | +15.16% | +14.98% | |
| 2023 | +28.82% | +25.76% | +3.06% | |
| 2022 | +3.79% | +3.02% | +0.77% | |
| 2021 | +29.57% | +30.19% | -0.62% | |
| 2020 | +21.18% | +16.67% | +4.51% | |
| 2019 | +5.94% | +7.66% | -1.72% | |
| 2018 | -3.26% | -3.38% | +0.12% | |
| 2017 | +45.63% | +35.91% | +9.72% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -58.1%04 Jan 2008 → 27 Oct 2008
Fell over 10 months, back to the old high on 30 Dec 2009 — 14 months under water after the low.
- -36.6%20 Feb 2020 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 32 days, back to the old high on 06 Nov 2020 — 7 months under water after the low.
- -28.2%10 Nov 2010 → 20 Dec 2011
Fell over 13 months, back to the old high on 31 Dec 2013 — 2.0 years under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹19,718Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Invesco in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Contra funds
Contra funds take contrarian bets — buying out-of-favour stocks or sectors the market has written off, wagering on a turnaround. The approach can be early and needs time to play out.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Invesco India Contra Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Invesco India Contra Fund is ₹137.34 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Invesco India Contra Fund delivered?
Invesco India Contra Fund has returned +1.04% over 1 year, +15.90% per year over 3 years, +13.88% per year over 5 years and +14.46% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Invesco India Contra Fund?
Invesco India Contra Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.86% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Invesco India Contra Fund?
Its largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd (6.3%), Larsen & Toubro Ltd (5.3%), Axis Bank Ltd (3.9%), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (3.4%) and Reliance Industries Ltd (3.2%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Invesco India Contra Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 14.9% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -58.1%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.63 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Invesco India Contra Fund's 0.63 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Invesco India Contra Fund?
Invesco India Contra Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Invesco India Contra Fund?
Invesco India Contra Fund is managed by Taher Badshah at Invesco.
How is Invesco India Contra Fund taxed?
Invesco India Contra Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.