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Best Dividend Yield Fund Mutual Funds

Dividend Yield Fund·6 Dividend Yield Fund schemes ranked by a 5Y / 3Y / 1Y composite percentile. Top-ranked: ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth Option.

Long-Term Ranking6 SchemesUpdated 20 Sept 2026

Top Ranked

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth Option

#1

Best 1Y Return

Tata Dividend Yield Fund-Regular Plan-Growth

8.03%

Best 3Y Return

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth Option

12.97%

Best 5Y Return

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth Option

14.71%

Dividend Yield Fund — At a Glance

CategoryDividend Yield Fund
View TypeLong-Term Ranking
Funds Ranked6
MethodologyFunds are ranked using a composite of 5-year (45%), 3-year (35%) and 1-year (20%) percentile performance within their category. Rankings are a research aid and not investment advice.
Data SourceNAV history sourced from AMFI data feeds
Last Updated20 Sept 2026
NotInvestment advice, buy/sell recommendation, guaranteed returns

What Are Dividend Yield Fund Mutual Funds?

The Dividend Yield Fund funds below are ranked by a composite of 5-year (45%), 3-year (35%) and 1-year (20%) percentile performance within their own category. Longer horizons are weighted higher so that a single strong year does not dominate the ranking. This is a research aid, not investment advice.

Regulatory framework for Indian mutual funds is governed by SEBI, with industry data published by AMFI.

Which Are the Best Dividend Yield Fund Mutual Funds?

6 funds
RankFundFund House1Y3Y5Y
1ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth OptionICICI Prudential Mutual Fund-4.82%12.97%14.71%
2Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Growth - Regular PlanAditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund0.63%10.96%12.10%
3Tata Dividend Yield Fund-Regular Plan-GrowthTata Mutual Fund8.03%12.41%11.72%
4HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Growth PlanHDFC Mutual Fund-3.33%9.07%11.83%
5UTI-Dividend Yield Fund.-GrowthUTI Mutual Fund-4.39%11.31%9.33%
6Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund-Growth PlanFranklin Templeton Mutual Fund-3.69%9.81%11.35%

Data reflects trailing returns as of 20 Sept 2026. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Explore Other Views of Dividend Yield Fund

This page shows the long-term ranking view. The same Dividend Yield Fund funds can also be seen through a different lens — pick whichever answers your question.

Top Performing

Dividend Yield Fund — Top Performing

Recent momentum screen — weighted toward the last 3, 6 and 9 months.

Return Comparison

Dividend Yield Fund — Return Comparison

Raw trailing returns across all six periods, side-by-side, no composite ranking.

Scheme-by-Scheme Breakdown

6 funds analysed

Below is a fund-by-fund analysis of the Dividend Yield Fund schemes listed on this page. Each entry covers the fund's position, its trailing returns, and a short characterisation of its return profile within the category.

Top Performer
#1

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth Option

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund

1Y:-4.82%3Y:12.97%5Y:14.71%

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Fund Growth Option from ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund holds the #1 position on this Dividend Yield Fund long-term composite ranking, out of 6 funds evaluated.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 14.71%, a 3-year return of 12.97%, a 1-year return of -4.82%.

Its longest-horizon return is its strongest, indicating a track record built across full market cycles rather than a recent spike. This is the profile the long-term ranking rewards most heavily, and it is why the fund earns its position on this page.

The scheme is managed by ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Dividend Yield Fund funds in India.

#2

Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Growth - Regular Plan

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund

1Y:0.63%3Y:10.96%5Y:12.10%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund - Growth - Regular Plan from Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund sits in the top 3 on this Dividend Yield Fund long-term composite ranking, at #2 of 6.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 12.10%, a 3-year return of 10.96%, a 1-year return of 0.63%.

Its longest-horizon return is its strongest, indicating a track record built across full market cycles rather than a recent spike. This is the profile the long-term ranking rewards most heavily, and it is why the fund earns its position on this page.

The scheme is managed by Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Dividend Yield Fund funds in India.

#3

Tata Dividend Yield Fund-Regular Plan-Growth

Tata Mutual Fund

1Y:8.03%3Y:12.41%5Y:11.72%

Tata Dividend Yield Fund-Regular Plan-Growth from Tata Mutual Fund sits in the top 3 on this Dividend Yield Fund long-term composite ranking, at #3 of 6.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 11.72%, a 3-year return of 12.41%, a 1-year return of 8.03%.

Its 1-year return trails its 5-year average — a common pattern after strong multi-year runs. Investors should verify whether this reflects normal mean reversion or a change in the fund's strategy.

The scheme is managed by Tata Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Dividend Yield Fund funds in India.

#4

HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Growth Plan

HDFC Mutual Fund

1Y:-3.33%3Y:9.07%5Y:11.83%

HDFC Dividend Yield Fund - Growth Plan from HDFC Mutual Fund is included on this Dividend Yield Fund screen at #4 of 6. Its presence here reflects that its returns are part of the current set the ranking is drawn from.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 11.83%, a 3-year return of 9.07%, a 1-year return of -3.33%.

Its longest-horizon return is its strongest, indicating a track record built across full market cycles rather than a recent spike. This is the profile the long-term ranking rewards most heavily, and it is why the fund earns its position on this page.

The scheme is managed by HDFC Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Dividend Yield Fund funds in India.

#5

UTI-Dividend Yield Fund.-Growth

UTI Mutual Fund

1Y:-4.39%3Y:11.31%5Y:9.33%

UTI-Dividend Yield Fund.-Growth from UTI Mutual Fund is included on this Dividend Yield Fund screen at #5 of 6. Its presence here reflects that its returns are part of the current set the ranking is drawn from.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 9.33%, a 3-year return of 11.31%, a 1-year return of -4.39%.

Its 1-year return trails its 5-year average — a common pattern after strong multi-year runs. Investors should verify whether this reflects normal mean reversion or a change in the fund's strategy.

The scheme is managed by UTI Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Dividend Yield Fund funds in India.

#6

Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund-Growth Plan

Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund

1Y:-3.69%3Y:9.81%5Y:11.35%

Franklin India Dividend Yield Fund-Growth Plan from Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund is included on this Dividend Yield Fund screen at #6 of 6. Its presence here reflects that its returns are part of the current set the ranking is drawn from.

As of the latest snapshot, the fund has delivered a 5-year return of 11.35%, a 3-year return of 9.81%, a 1-year return of -3.69%.

Its longest-horizon return is its strongest, indicating a track record built across full market cycles rather than a recent spike. This is the profile the long-term ranking rewards most heavily, and it is why the fund earns its position on this page.

The scheme is managed by Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, one of the asset management companies offering Dividend Yield Fund funds in India.

How Are These Dividend Yield Fund Funds Ranked?

Funds are ranked using a composite of 5-year (45%), 3-year (35%) and 1-year (20%) percentile performance within their category. Rankings are a research aid and not investment advice.

Who Should Consider This Category?

  • →Investors whose risk profile and time horizon align with the Dividend Yield Fund mandate.
  • →Investors looking for professionally managed exposure rather than picking individual securities.
  • →Investors comfortable with the volatility typical of this category and able to stay invested through cycles.
  • →Advisors and researchers using this page as a starting point before deeper due diligence.

Factors to Consider Before Investing

Four signals worth checking before you commit.

Track Record

Look at consistency across 1-year, 3-year and 5-year windows. A single strong year rarely tells the whole story — the longer the history, the more reliable the signal.

Expense Ratio

Small differences in expense ratio compound meaningfully over long horizons. Compare funds within the same plan type (Direct vs Regular) before judging.

Fund Manager Tenure

A change in fund manager can change investment style. Confirm the current manager has been in place for a meaningful portion of the track record you're relying on.

Portfolio Overlap

If you already hold funds in adjacent categories, check for overlap. Holding three funds that own the same 40 stocks doesn't diversify anything.

Why Multi-Period Ranking Matters

A single strong year is not a track record. Markets rotate. A fund that dominates one calendar year can lag the next. Ranking on a single window rewards funds that happen to be positioned well for a specific stretch — not funds that compound reliably.

Percentile within category, not raw percentage. Comparing an 18% return in Large Cap to an 18% return in Small Cap makes no sense — different risk, different universe. On this page, every fund is scored against its direct peers, in the same category, on the same period. Only then are the numbers combined.

Longer horizons carry more weight. For the long-term ranking (Best), 5-year performance is weighted at 45%, 3-year at 35%, 1-year at 20%. This structure is designed to favour funds that have delivered over full market cycles rather than over the last twelve months.

💡 Pro Tip: Use the Returns page to see the raw numbers, the Top page for recent momentum, and the Best page for a longer-horizon ranking. Different questions need different views.

Three Views — One Category

Each page type answers a different question about the same funds.

Page TypeQuestion AnsweredPeriods UsedBest For
BestStrongest sustained performance1Y (20%), 3Y (35%), 5Y (45%)Long-term investors
TopRecent momentum within category3M (40%), 6M (30%), 9M (20%), 1Y (10%)Short-to-medium horizon
ReturnsWhat returns were actually deliveredAll six periods, no rankingSide-by-side comparison

Data Sources

  • →NAV history sourced from AMFI data feeds.
  • →Trailing returns computed from adjusted NAV, accounting for dividends and splits.
  • →Rankings recalculated nightly. Page regenerated automatically.
  • →Every fund on this page is only ever compared to funds in the same SEBI category.

What Makes This Different

  • Multi-period composite — not a single-window ranking.
  • Percentile-based scoring so categories are compared fairly.
  • Explicit methodology — weights published, no black box.
  • Daily refresh — the page is regenerated from scratch each night.
⚡ Rankings are a research aid — always do your own due diligence.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are these Dividend Yield Fund funds ranked?

Funds are ranked using a composite of 5-year (45%), 3-year (35%) and 1-year (20%) percentile performance within their category. Rankings are a research aid and not investment advice.

How often is this page updated?

Underlying fund data is refreshed nightly. The page is regenerated automatically after each refresh, and the "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent generation. You are always seeing the latest snapshot.

Is this investment advice?

No. Rankings on this page are a research aid only. They do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any scheme. Read the Scheme Information Document and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

Why isn't every Dividend Yield Fund fund listed here?

This page shows the top 6 funds in the category based on the ranking methodology above. The full universe of Dividend Yield Fund schemes is larger — this snapshot is designed to surface the strongest candidates for further research, not to be an exhaustive directory.

What's the difference between Best, Top, and Returns pages?

Best ranks by long-term composite performance (weighted toward 3Y and 5Y). Top ranks by recent momentum (weighted toward 3M, 6M and 9M). Returns shows raw numbers across all six periods with no composite ranking, so you can compare funds on whatever metric you care about.

How do I use these rankings in a client conversation?

Treat them as a starting point. Use the Returns page to show the raw numbers, the Best page to explain why a longer horizon matters, and the Top page when discussing recent momentum. Rankings are most useful when paired with a conversation about the client's time horizon, existing portfolio, and risk profile.

Disclaimer: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The rankings on this page are based on historical return data and are provided for research purposes only. They do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any scheme.