Which Nifty India Defence index fund or ETF has the lowest tracking error?

Based on the latest monthly AMC factsheets, Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF has the lowest annualized tracking error at 0.06%, compared to the Nifty India Defence category average tracking error of 0.12%.

Which Nifty India Defence passive fund has the lowest expense ratio (TER)?

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund currently offers the lowest direct Total Expense Ratio (TER) at 0.45%, versus the Nifty India Defence category average TER of 0.58%.

How many passive mutual funds and ETFs track Nifty India Defence in India?

There are 5 passive schemes tracking Nifty India Defence with a combined category AUM of ₹8,699 Crores. The largest scheme by assets is Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund with an AUM of ₹5,434 Crores.

What is Tracking Error in passive mutual funds and ETFs?

Tracking Error (TE) is the annualized standard deviation of daily excess returns between a passive index fund or ETF and its benchmark index (such as Nifty 50 or Sensex). It measures how consistently the fund replicates the index day-to-day. Lower tracking error signifies tighter replication and disciplined cash drag management.

What is the difference between Tracking Error and Tracking Difference?

Tracking Difference is the actual percentage of returns you lose compared to the index over a time period (Index Return minus Fund Return). It already includes the expense ratio and cash drag. Tracking Error, on the other hand, measures the day-to-day volatility or bumpiness of that return gap.

How does Total Expense Ratio (TER) affect index fund performance?

The Total Expense Ratio (TER) is the recurring annual fee charged by the AMC, deducted daily from the fund's NAV. A higher TER creates a continuous drag on compounding returns, directly widening the fund's tracking difference over long investment horizons.

What metrics can I track historically on this screener?

You can track historical timelines of Tracking Error (%), Total Expense Ratio (TER %), Assets Under Management (AUM in ₹ Crores), Yield to Maturity (YTM %), Average Maturity, and Modified Duration across 6-month, 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year time horizons.

How often are passive fund metrics updated on ProFinPlanner?

All scheme metrics are sourced directly from monthly AMC factsheets and updated once a month as soon as factsheets are released by asset management companies.

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Nifty India Defence Index Funds & ETFs — Key Metrics

Compare all passive mutual funds and ETFs tracking Nifty India Defence by live tracking error, direct expense ratio (TER), and AUM.

Data sourced from AMC Factsheets • Updated monthly for 300+ Indian Index Funds & ETFs

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Tracking Nifty India Defence

Category Avg. Expense Ratio

0.58%

Avg Direct Plan TER

Lowest Expense Ratio

0.45%

Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Highest AUM

₹5,434.15 Cr

Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Lowest Tracking Error

0.0600%

Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF

Nifty India Defence — Key Insights & Category Highlights

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Category Leaders & Highlights

Lowest Tracking Error: Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF leads with 0.06% annualized tracking error (category average is 0.12%).
Lowest Cost Leader: Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund charges the lowest direct expense ratio (TER) at 0.45% vs category average of 0.58%.
Category Scale: ₹8,699 Cr combined AUM across 5 schemes (3 Index Funds, 2 ETFs), led by Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund (₹5,434 Cr).

Selection Checklist & Watchouts

Expense Ratio Spread: Direct TER ranges from 0.45% to 0.69% (a 0.24% annual fee gap that compounds into tracking difference).
Tracking Error Variance: Replication error varies from 0.06% to 0.23%. Compare multi-year consistency on the historical chart below.
Execution Note: For ETFs tracking Nifty India Defence, always check live iNAV and exchange bid-ask spreads in addition to AMC factsheet tracking error.

Historical Metric:

Historical Tracking Error Comparison (%)Tracking Error (%)

Time-series comparison for Nifty India Defence (2023-10-22 to 2026-10-22)

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Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Groww Nifty India Defence ETF

Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF

Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund

Nifty India Defence — Fund Directory & Metrics Breakdown

Comprehensive snapshot of Tracking Error (%), TER (%), AUM, and debt indicators for Nifty India Defence. Click headers to sort.


Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence ETF	ETF	Very High	0.0600%	0.59%	₹1,330.83 Cr	2026-09-30
Motilal Oswal Nifty India Defence Index Fund	Mutual Fund	Very High	0.0700%	0.55%	₹5,434.15 Cr	2026-09-30
Groww Nifty India Defence ETF	ETF	N/A	0.1100%	0.62%	₹157.44 Cr	2026-09-30
Aditya Birla Sun Life Nifty India Defence Index Fund	Mutual Fund	Very High	0.1200%	0.45%	₹1,409.38 Cr	2026-09-30
Axis Nifty India Defence Index Fund	Mutual Fund	Very High	0.2300%	0.69%	₹367.59 Cr	2026-09-30

Note: Data is sourced from AMC Factsheets and updated monthly. Past date funds reflect previous reporting cycles.

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Evaluation Methodology: Tracking Error, Expense Ratio & Debt Metrics

Tracking Error (SEBI Formula)

Calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily excess returns: TE = √250 × σ(R_fund − R_index). Lower tracking error signifies tighter replication discipline and minimal cash drag.

Total Expense Ratio (TER) & AUM

A lower TER directly mitigates return drag over compounding horizons. Higher AUM funds generally feature tighter bid-ask spreads on exchange order books and robust secondary market liquidity.

YTM & Modified Duration (Debt)

Yield to Maturity (YTM) indicates gross portfolio yield if securities are held to maturity. Modified duration gauges sensitivity to RBI repo rate changes—shorter duration reduces capital volatility.

Data Sourcing & Update Schedule: All scheme metrics are sourced directly from AMC Factsheets and updated once a month based on the availability and release schedules of factsheets from various AMCs.

Missing Data: Metrics where — is displayed indicate data missing in the AMC's factsheet or that the factsheet itself has not yet been published for the recent month.

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