Performance
Scorecard
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 19 of 62 Equity ETF 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 within Equity ETF (same plan and option). 19 of the 62 Equity ETF funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +23.41% · ranks 4 of 62 Equity ETF funds
Volatility 26.3% vs 17.8% category avg
0.5% expense vs 2.1% category avg
55% 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
- Ahead of the Equity ETF average on 1M/3M/1Y — 1Y by 13.41pp
- 3-year return (+23.41%) beats the Equity ETF average (+15.88%)
- 5-year return (+31.41%) beats the Equity ETF average (+11.96%)
- Ranks #6 of 62 on 1-year return in its Equity ETF cohort
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.64 vs 0.27 Equity ETF average
Concerns
- More volatile than its Equity ETF peers (26.3% vs 17.8%)
- Positive in only 55% of rolling 3-year windows
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 Bank · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty Bank 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 (Equity ETF)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +2.76% | +1.83% | +0.93% |
| 3M abs | +7.98% | +4.63% | +3.35% |
| 6M abs | -10.50% | +2.62% | -13.12% |
| 1Y CAGR | +21.54% | +8.13% | +13.41% |
| 3Y CAGR | +23.41% | +15.88% | +7.53% |
| 5Y CAGR | +31.41% | +11.96% | +19.45% |
Category average across peers in Equity ETF (61 of 62 carry a figure for at least one period), 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.
Category rank
Vs 62 peers in Equity ETF
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
214 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
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.
- -80.7%08 Nov 2010 → 19 May 2020
Fell over 9.5 years, back to the old high on 14 Dec 2023 — 3.6 years under water after the low.
- -61.6%02 Jan 2008 → 09 Mar 2009
Fell over 14 months, back to the old high on 14 Oct 2009 — 7 months under water after the low.
- -29.8%03 Jun 2024 → 03 Mar 2025
Fell over 9 months, back to the old high on 28 Oct 2025 — 8 months 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.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty Bank | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +1.36% | -3.50% | +4.86% | |
| 2025 | +30.55% | +17.15% | +13.40% | |
| 2024 | +14.75% | +5.32% | +9.43% | |
| 2023 | +32.52% | +12.34% | +20.18% | |
| 2022 | +73.49% | +21.15% | +52.34% | |
| 2021 | +43.44% | +13.49% | +29.95% | |
| 2020 | -30.94% | -2.79% | -28.15% | |
| 2019 | -19.10% | +18.41% | -37.51% | |
| 2018 | -16.88% | +6.35% | -23.23% | |
| 2017 | +21.68% | +40.50% | -18.82% |
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.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹2,381Cr 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.
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 Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Taxation
Taxed as debtThis is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — every rupee of gain is added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate, whatever the holding period.
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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.
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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 Index funds & ETFs
Index funds and ETFs simply track a benchmark such as the Nifty 50 rather than trying to beat it. They charge far lower fees than active funds, and their return is the index's return minus that small cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF is ₹86.30 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF delivered?
Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF has returned +21.54% over 1 year, +23.41% per year over 3 years, +31.41% per year over 5 years and +5.80% 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 Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF?
Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.51% 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 Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF?
Its largest holdings are State Bank of India (33.9%), Bank of Baroda (12.6%), Canara Bank (11.8%), Punjab National Bank (10.9%) and Union Bank of India (9.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 26.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -80.7%. 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 0.64 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF's 0.64 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF?
Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF is benchmarked against the Nifty PSU Bank TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF?
Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF is managed by Devender Singhal, Satish Dondapati and Jeetu Valechha Sonar at Kotak Mahindra.
How is Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF taxed?
Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF is a debt / non-equity fund. Since April 2023 there is no long-term or indexation benefit — capital gains are added to your income and taxed at your income-tax slab rate regardless of how long you held the units.