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ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund launches NFO ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF Fund of Funds (FOF)

NFO opens March 23, 2021 and closes on April 06, 2021

Highlights:

  • An open-ended FOF scheme investing in ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF

  • The underlying ETF replicates Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index

  • Provides exposure to a portfolio of 30 least volatile stocks in the NIFTY 100 index

  • Suitable for investors aiming to gain exposure to least volatile large cap companies

  • Minimum investment required: Rs. 1,000

ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has announced the launch of ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF FOF. The New Fund Offer (NFO) opens on March 23, 2021 and closes on April 06, 2021. The offering aims to provide returns that closely correspond to the returns provided by its benchmark Nifty 100 Low- Volatility 30 Index, subject to tracking errors.

By tracking the least volatile stocks in the Nifty 100 Index, the scheme offers wealth creation opportunities with a lower level of volatility. Historically, The Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index has provided returns in the range of 12-16% CAGR* over last 5 years. (Data Source: MFI Explorer. Data as on February 28, 2021).

Speaking on the launch of the product, Mr. Nimesh Shah, MD & CEO, ICICI Prudential AMC said, “Through ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF FOF, an investor gets access to a factor-based smart beta ETF that limits downside risk. Our aim is to help investors to limit the impact of market volatility and to gain exposure to the least volatile bluechip companies across sectors in a simple and easy manner. The scheme allows investors without a Demat account to invest in a smart Beta ETF with Equity taxation through lump sum or SIP.”

ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF FOF invests in ICICI Prudential Nifty Low Vol 30 ETF that replicates the Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index in the same proportions. The Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 Index consists of 30 stocks with least volatility selected from the Nifty 100 index. The weights of the stocks are based on volatility which is measured as standard deviation of stock returns over a one year period. The individual stock weight is capped at 3%. The top three sectors for the index comprises of Software, Personal Care and Cement. The index is rebalanced on a quarterly basis.

For further information, please contact:

Adil Bakhshi - 91-9920010203

pr@icicipruamc.com

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The performance of the index shown does not in any manner indicate the

performance of the Scheme.

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