Performance
Scorecard
★★☆☆☆2/5 vs 77 of 247 Other ETFs 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 Other ETFs (same plan and option). 77 of the 247 Other ETFs funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +7.10% · ranks 115 of 247 Other ETFs funds
Volatility 13.3% vs 16.4% category avg
0.2% expense vs 0.4% category avg
100% 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
- Less volatile than its Other ETFs peers (13.3% vs 16.4%)
- Low expense ratio (0.17%) vs the Other ETFs average of 0.43%
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Other ETFs average on 1M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 14.87pp
- 3-year return (+7.10%) trails the Other ETFs average (+13.62%)
- 5-year return (+8.03%) trails the Other ETFs average (+10.16%)
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.05 below the Other ETFs average of 0.32
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 50 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 50 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 (Other ETFs)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -0.60% | +1.61% | -2.21% |
| 3M abs | +3.60% | +3.14% | +0.46% |
| 6M abs | -5.71% | +0.92% | -6.63% |
| 1Y CAGR | -4.44% | +10.43% | -14.87% |
| 3Y CAGR | +7.10% | +13.62% | -6.52% |
| 5Y CAGR | +8.03% | +10.16% | -2.13% |
Category average across peers in Other ETFs (up to 247 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.
Category rank
Vs 247 peers in Other ETFs
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
207 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.
- -47.6%17 Jun 2008 → 09 Mar 2009
Fell over 9 months, back to the old high on 31 Jul 2009 — 5 months under water after the low.
- -37.9%14 Jan 2020 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 2 months, back to the old high on 06 Nov 2020 — 7 months under water after the low.
- -26.8%09 Nov 2010 → 20 Dec 2011
Fell over 13 months, back to the old high on 30 Oct 2013 — 1.9 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.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 50 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -8.34% | -7.26% | -1.08% | |
| 2025 | +10.21% | +10.51% | -0.30% | |
| 2024 | +9.17% | +8.80% | +0.37% | |
| 2023 | +19.98% | +20.03% | -0.05% | |
| 2022 | +5.51% | +4.33% | +1.18% | |
| 2021 | +22.86% | +24.12% | -1.26% | |
| 2020 | +16.77% | +14.90% | +1.87% | |
| 2019 | +15.30% | +12.02% | +3.28% | |
| 2018 | +7.00% | +3.15% | +3.85% | |
| 2017 | +25.95% | +28.65% | -2.70% |
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, ₹24.93Cr 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 BSE Sensex ETF, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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.
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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 BSE Sensex ETF?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Kotak BSE Sensex ETF is ₹85.14 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Kotak BSE Sensex ETF delivered?
Kotak BSE Sensex ETF has returned -4.44% over 1 year, +7.10% per year over 3 years, +8.03% per year over 5 years and +9.94% 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 BSE Sensex ETF?
Kotak BSE Sensex ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.17% 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 BSE Sensex ETF?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank (12.3%), ICICI Bank (11.1%), Reliance Industries (9.5%), Bharti Airtel (6.5%) and Larsen & Toubro (5.0%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Kotak BSE Sensex ETF?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 13.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -47.6%. 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 0.05 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Kotak BSE Sensex ETF's 0.05 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Kotak BSE Sensex ETF?
Kotak BSE Sensex ETF is benchmarked against the BSE Sensex TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Kotak BSE Sensex ETF?
Kotak BSE Sensex ETF is managed by Devender Singhal, Satish Dondapati and Jeetu Valechha Sonar at Kotak Mahindra.
How is Kotak BSE Sensex ETF taxed?
Kotak BSE Sensex ETF 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.