According to reports from Mint, ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund has emerged as the top-performing scheme in the dividend yield category, delivering 19.95% returns over the past five years. The fund has demonstrated superior performance in combining long-term capital appreciation with exposure to companies known for regular dividend payouts. LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund secured the second position with 16.92% returns, while HDFC Dividend Yield Fund ranked third with 16.20% returns during the same period.
As reported by Mint, the top three stock holdings across the five funds reveal a strong banking sector presence. HDFC Bank emerged as the most common stock, featuring in the portfolios of four of the five funds. ICICI Bank also maintained a strong position, being among the top holdings of four funds, highlighting the banking sector's robust representation in dividend-focused portfolios. Beyond these common names, each fund maintained distinct stock selections among their top holdings.
According to Mint, Sun Pharmaceutical featured among the top three holdings of ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund, while Garware Hi-Tech Films was included in the LIC MF Dividend Yield Fund portfolio. The Tata Dividend Yield Fund held Larsen & Toubro among its top three holdings, and the Aditya Birla Sun Life Dividend Yield Fund maintained a different set of top holdings including NTPC, MCX, and SBI. These diversified holdings reflect each fund's unique investment approach within the dividend yield category.
As reported by Mint, the 5-year CAGR performance data was as of July 8, 2026, with portfolio holdings as of May 31, 2026. The analysis covered direct plans and was sourced from Value Research. The dividend yield funds primarily invest in stocks with a consistent record of paying dividends, typically from companies with stable earnings, healthy cash flows and established market positions. These funds are designed for investors seeking equity exposure with regular income generation.
