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Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund

Union Mutual Fund · Best ELSS (Tax Saving) Mutual Funds

This is the Direct plan of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is distributed, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.

NAV
₹73.39
+0.01% 1D
as of 21 Aug 2026

Performance

+2.98%CAGR
52-week rangePrev NAV 73.38
Latest 73.39
Low 62.8699th percentile of its 52-week rangeHigh 73.50

Scorecard

★★★★☆4/5 vs 67 ELSS 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 ELSS (same plan and option).

PerformanceStrong

3Y CAGR +12.62% · ranks 20 of 67 ELSS funds

RiskModerate

Volatility 14.0% vs 13.9% category avg

CostHigh

1.7% expense vs 1.3% category avg

ConsistencyHigh

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

  • 1-year return (+2.77%) beats the ELSS average (+1.79%)
  • 3-year return (+12.62%) beats the ELSS average (+10.78%)
  • 5-year return (+12.45%) beats the ELSS average (+10.38%)
  • Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.44 vs 0.30 ELSS average
  • Consistent — positive in 98% of rolling 3-year windows

Concerns

  • High expense ratio (1.73%) vs the ELSS average of 1.25%

Key Metrics

Category 1.25%
Category 23.26
0.44
Category 0.300.14

Scheme Info

Definitions
Plan
Direct · IDCW
Exit Load
0.005%
SIP Inv.
Benchmark
02 Jan 2013

Period returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)

Definitions
+1.31%
+7.06%
+2.82%
+1.17%

Annualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)

Definitions
+2.77%
+12.62%
+12.45%
+13.35%
+13.39%
Advanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios

Risk (trailing 3Y)

Definitions
14.02%
0.44
0.59
-35.36%

Benchmark ratios (vs Nifty 500 · 36 monthly returns)

Definitions
0.90%
0.92
94.6%
6.21
0.17
3.56%
96.7%
90.7%

Computed 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 (ELSS)

PeriodFundCategory avg.Diff
1M abs+1.31%+1.51%-0.20%
3M abs+7.06%+6.41%+0.65%
6M abs+2.82%+3.28%-0.46%
1Y CAGR+2.77%+1.79%+0.98%
3Y CAGR+12.62%+10.78%+1.84%
5Y CAGR+12.45%+10.38%+2.07%

Category average across peers in ELSS (up to 67 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 67 peers in ELSS

1Y return
+2.77%
Beats 68.7% · rank #22
3Y return
+12.62%
Beats 71.2% · rank #20
5Y return
+12.45%
Beats 72.9% · rank #17
Sharpe
0.44
Beats 77.6% · rank #16
Sortino
0.59
Beats 77.6% · rank #16

Rolling returns

Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s

This fundNifty 500
Average
+15.6%
Median
+12.2%
Best
+70.3%
Worst
-19.0%
Positive periods
84.2%

152 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.

Period
Invested
₹6.00L
Current value
₹7.96L
Absolute
+32.72%
XIRR
+11.63%
Value vs. invested

60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund 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.

YearFundNifty 500Diff
2026part+1.49%-1.43%+2.92%
2025+5.29%+6.69%-1.40%
2024+17.95%+15.16%+2.79%
2023+27.50%+25.76%+1.74%
2022+2.42%+3.02%-0.60%
2021+36.65%+30.19%+6.46%
2020+22.16%+16.67%+5.49%
2019+10.78%+7.66%+3.12%
2018-4.55%-3.38%-1.17%
2017+27.19%+35.91%-8.72%

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.

History points
3,355
Expense ratio
AUM
Portfolio turnover
Exit load
P/E ratio
P/B ratio
Avg market cap

Taxation

Taxed as equity

This 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.

Short-term (STCG)
20%
Held under 1 year

Flat, on the whole gain

Long-term (LTCG)
12.5%
Held 1 year or more

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.

  • -35.4%19 Feb 202023 Mar 2020

    Fell over 33 days, back to the old high on 16 Sep 2020 6 months under water after the low.

  • -24.2%03 Mar 201529 Feb 2016

    Fell over 12 months, back to the old high on 24 Apr 2017 14 months under water after the low.

  • -18.3%23 Sep 202428 Feb 2025

    Fell over 5 months, back to the old high on 05 Aug 2026 17 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.

Fund size over time

Quarterly average AUM · AMFI
₹836.87Cr
April - June 2026
-3%
since January - March 2026

At or near its largest, ₹859.96Cr 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.

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 ELSS (tax-saving) funds

ELSS funds are equity funds that qualify for a Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh a year) under the old tax regime. They carry a 3-year lock-in — the shortest of any 80C option.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

As of 21 Aug 2026, the NAV of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is ₹73.39 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.

What returns has Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund delivered?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund has returned +2.77% over 1 year, +12.62% per year over 3 years, +12.45% per year over 5 years and +13.39% 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 Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.73% 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 Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (5.7%), ICICI Bank Ltd (5.7%), Reliance Industries Ltd (3.5%), Bharti Airtel Ltd (3.1%) and Gabriel India Ltd (2.8%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.

How risky is Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 14.0% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -35.4%. 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 0.44 mean?

The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund's 0.44 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.

What is the benchmark of Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.

Who manages Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund is managed by Gaurav Chopra at Union.

How is Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund Fund taxed?

Union ELSS Tax Saver Fund 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.