SBI Contra Fund
Returns
Risk
This fund has Very High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of SBI Contra Fund
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
Peer Comparison
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Fund name
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Risk
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Return (%) |
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Expense Ratio (%)
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SBI Contra Fund
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Very High
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1.48 |
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Very High
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1.64 |
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Very High
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1.71 |
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Very High
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2.63 |
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Very High
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1.77 |
Other details of SBI Contra Fund
Assets
₹47,352 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
0.25 (30)
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
500
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About SBI Contra Fund
SBI Contra Fund is a equity mutual fund scheme of SBI Mutual Fund. Launched on July 05, 1999, it is currently managed by Dinesh Balachandran. The fund has an expense ratio of 1.48% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹47,352 Cr.
SBI Contra Fund follows a value/contrarian style of investing, which endeavours to find stocks that are priced significantly lower than what the fund management team believes their true worth is. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme seeks to provide the investor with the opportunity of long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related securities following a contrarian investment strategy.
Suitability
Value-oriented funds are suitable for investors:
- Seeking exposure in value/contrarian stocks for high returns
- Aiming for long-term wealth creation
- With a 5+ year investment horizon
- Who are at ease with the market's ups and downs
Note:
- Invest only through SIP
Capital Gains Taxation
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 1 year from the date of investment, gains upto Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are exempt from tax. Gains over Rs 1.25 lakh are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 1 year from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is taxed at the rate of 20%.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs. 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
Latest news on SBI Contra Fund
Exit load change in few schemes of SBI Mutual Fund
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SBI Contra Fund: Dividend Declaration
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FAQ for SBI Contra Fund
How to Invest in SBI Contra Fund?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of SBI Contra Fund through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, SBI Contra Fund can be bought from the SBI Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of SBI Contra Fund Today?
The latest declared NAV of SBI Contra Fund, is ₹370.1624 as of 18-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of SBI Contra Fund?
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6.59
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5.35
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3.04
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2.98
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2.93
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What is the return of SBI Contra Fund in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, SBI Contra Fund has delivered an annualised return of 18.48% as of 18-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in SBI Contra Fund?
The minimum investment required to start investing in SBI Contra Fund is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
