Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF
This is the Direct plan of Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
Not ratedHow 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. Not rated — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
Not enough Other ETFs peers to rank yet
Volatility 14.2% vs 16.2% category avg
0.1% expense vs 0.4% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
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 (14.2% vs 16.2%)
- Low expense ratio (0.05%) vs the Other ETFs average of 0.37%
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 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 | -0.22% | +2.33% | -2.55% |
| 3M abs | +3.18% | +2.02% | +1.16% |
| 6M abs | -4.39% | +0.41% | -4.80% |
| 1Y CAGR | — | +13.98% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +15.00% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +11.73% | — |
Category average across peers in Other ETFs (up to 38 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.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
9 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF, 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 50 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -6.30% | -7.26% | +0.96% | |
| 2025part | +1.15% | — | — |
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.
- -15.0%02 Jan 2026 → 30 Mar 2026
Still below that high — 3 months down, and no recovery yet.
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, ₹59.63Cr in April - June 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.
Zerodha 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.
Zerodha to bring mutual funds to Kite soon: What investors need to know about the upcoming feature
Business Today · 1d ago
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Zerodha Mutual Fund files offer document for Nifty Next 100 ETF
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The Economic Times · 9d ago
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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 Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF is ₹9.74 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF delivered?
Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF has returned -5.23% 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 Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF?
Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.05% 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 Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank (10.2%), ICICI Bank (9.2%), Reliance Industries (7.9%), Bharti Airtel (5.3%) and Larsen & Toubro (4.1%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 14.2% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -15.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF?
Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF is benchmarked against the Nifty 50 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
How is Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF taxed?
Zerodha Nifty 50 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.