TURNING POINTS AHEAD

OUTLOOK

2021
Puzzle to Unlock the Investment Ideas of 2021

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 Recap: Our Calls In 2020

OUR CALLS RATIONALE

MARCH-20: Valuations post COVID-19

Invest Aggressively in Equities correction attractive

APR-20: Winding up of select schemes by an AMC.

Invest across Fixed Income Space Valuations in AA & below segments
including Accrual schemes attractive. RBI expected to cut rates
RECAP
OCT-20:
Valuations gap between Value and
Invest lumpsum in Special Situation,
Growth high & US Election triggers
Value, Dividend Yield & Focused Category

NOV-20:
Do not redeem & continue investment Markets neither expensive nor
in Asset Allocation Schemes cheap
COVID- Coronavirus disease, RBI – Reserve Bank of India, AMC – Asset Management Company
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 Rear-View Mirror: Glancing Through 2020 (Equity)
New US
Pfizer & Moderna announce
president
India FM presents COVID vaccine candidates
elected
Union Budget FY21 US announces India-China Border
$2Tn.fiscal stimulus tensions rise
48,000 India Q1FY21 GDP
S&P BSE Sensex Levels

India PM announces slumps to -23.9%

43,000 national lockdown to
Unlock 1.0
combat COVID-19
initiated in India
38,000 Govt. extends
PLI scheme
India FM
33,000 announces 3rd
India COVID
curve flattens stimulus package
28,000 India FM announces INR Indian Markets
1.7Tn. relief package India PM declares COVID witness large FPI
relief package of INR 20Tn. flows
23,000

Jul/20

Oct/20
Apr/20
Feb/20
Jan/20

Jun/20

Sep/20

Dec/20
Mar/20

Aug/20

Nov/20
May/20

Source: KPMG, www.indiabudget.gov.in, Ministry of Finance, NSO, www.pmindia.gov.in, CNN, NSE, BSE NSDL. Data as of Dec 18, 2020. COVIDE-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019, US – United States, GDP – Gross Domestic Product, FM –
Finance Minister, PM – Prime Minister, PLI – Production Linked Incentive, FPI – Foreign Portfolio Investors. Past performance may or may not sustain in future
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 GLOBAL MARKETS
IN 2020

Map not to scale. This map has been used for design and representational purpose only, it does not depict the geographical boundaries of the country. These do not conform to the external boundaries of
India recognized by the Survey of India.
 Global Indices Performance – Emerging Markets steal the show

Absolute Performance in 2020 (%)

28%
19%
14%
13%
10% 6%
3%
2%
-5% -6% -8%
-12% -12% -14%

South Taiwan India Japan China US Germany Brazil Indonesia Hong France Russia Singapore UK
Korea Kong

Germany - DAX Index; China - SSE Composite Index; France - CAC 40 Index; Japan - Nikkei; Hong Kong - HangSeng; US - Dow Jones; Singapore - Strait Times; Russia - RTS Index; Indonesia - Jakarta Composite Index; U.K. - FTSE; South Korea -
Kospi; Brazil - Ibovespa Sao Paulo Index; Indonesia – Jakarta Composite Index; Taiwan – Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation; India – S&P BSE Sensex; Returns in % terms. Data Source: MFI & ACEMF; Returns are absolute returns for the index
calculated between December 31, 2019 – December 24, 2020. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.. MFI Explorer is a tool provided by ICRA Online Ltd. For their standard disclaimer please visit
http://www.icraonline.com/legal/standard-disclaimer.html

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 India – The darling of FPIs
Foreign Flows to Emerging Markets (USD Bn)

INDIA INDONESIA KOREA TAIWAN THAILAND MALAYSIA

CY2013 19.8 -1.8 4.9 9.2 -6.2 1.1

CY2014 16.2 3.8 5.7 13.2 -1.1 -2.0
CY2015 3.3 -1.6 3.4 3.4 -4.4 5.1
CY2016 2.9 1.3 11.0 11.0 2.2 -0.6
CY2017 8.0 -3.0 5.8 5.8 -0.8 2.5
CY2018 -4.6 -3.7 -12.2 -12.2 -8.9 -2.9
CY2019 14.2 3.5 9.4 9.4 -1.5 -2.7
CY2020 21.5 -3.2 -17.6 -17.6 -8.3 -5.8
Source: Edelweiss Research. Data as of Dec 21, 2020, FPI- Foreign Portfolio Investors.
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 INDIAN
EQUITY
MARKETS
IN 2020
 Mid and Smallcap back with a vengeance

Small & Midcaps trimmed sizable losses of last 2 consecutive years and ended the year on positive note

S&P BSE SENSEX S&P BSE MIDCAP S&P BSE SMALLCAP

S&P BSE Sensex Returns S&P BSE Midcap Returns S&P BSE Smallcap Returns

14% 20% 18% 29%

15% 14% 30%

10% 20%

10% 10%
0% 0%
6%
-3%
5% -10% -7%
-10%
-20%
-13%
0% -20% -30% -24%
2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020 2018 2019 2020

Source: BSE India; Data as of Dec 24, 2020 Past performance may or may not be sustained in future

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 Sectoral Performance

Absolute Returns (%) - CY 2020

70
62
58

50
Due to COVID impact,
Returns (%)

defensive sectors like

30
20 Healthcare & IT
17 16 15 13 12 11 10 outperformed.
10 3 Cyclical sectors like
Banking & Financials
-1 underperformed
-10 -5
Telecom
IT

Oil & Gas

HC

FMCG

CG

Bankex
CD

Auto

Power

Infra
Metal
Energy

All indices are of S&P BSE and carry the prefix of S&P BSE; Abbreviated CD - S&P BSE Consumer Durables; CG - S&P BSE Capital Goods; FMCG - S&P BSE Fast Moving Consumer Goods; HC - S&P BSE Health Care; Infra. - S&P BSE India
Infrastructure; IT - S&P BSE Information Technology, NBFC – Non-banking Finance Companies. Data Source: MFI, ACEMF ; Returns are absolute returns for the TRI variant of the index calculated between December 31, 2019– December 24,
2020; COVID – Coronavirus Disease. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future. The sectors)/stock(s) mentioned in this slide do not constitute any recommendation and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund may or may not have any
future position in this sector(s)/stock(s). MFI Explorer is a tool provided by ICRA Online Ltd. For their standard disclaimer please visit http://www.icraonline.com/legal/standard-disclaimer.html
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 FPIs – Double time lucky!

FPI flows remained stronger than DII Flows in 2020 with last 2 months i.e. Nov-20 & Dec-20 witnessing large inflows

FPI & DII Net Flows (US$ Mn)

30,000

20,000
9,559
10,000 5,036
0
-3,356
-10,000 -6,515

-20,000

CY2018
CY2013

CY2014

CY2015

CY2016

CY2017

CY2019

Q4FY20

Q1FY21

Q2FY21

Oct-20

Nov-20

Dec-20
FPI DII
Source: Kotak Securities; Data as of Dec 18, 2020; FPI – Foreign Portfolio Investors; DII – Domestic Institutional Investors. DII includes Banks, Domestic Financial Institutions, Insurance, New Pension Scheme & Mutual Funds
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Now that’s an interesting chart…

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 IPO Season & Big becomes Bigger

Three of the biggest IPOs for US Tech The top 5 companies in S&P 500 Index represent
companies have been in 2020 – Snowflake, ~25% of the total Index Marketcap
Airbnb, DoorDash
Top 5 companies as a % of S&P 500 Marketcap
IPO Date Amount Raised (USD Bn.) 24%
Three of the biggest
2020 - Apple, Microsoft,
May-12 Facebook 16.0 22% IPOs for US Tech
Amazon, Alphabet,
May-19 Uber companies
Facebook
8.1
have been in 2020 –
Mar-01 Agere Systems 4.1
Sep-20 18% Snowflake,
Snowflake 3.9
2000 - GE, Exxon Mobil, Airbnb, DoorDash
Mar-17 Snap 3.9 Pfizer, Cisco, Citigroup
Dec-20 Airbnb* 3.7 14%
Dec-20 DoorDash 3.4 14%
Mar-19 Lyft 2.6
10%
Jun-17 Altice USA 2.2

CY2000

CY2002

CY2004

CY2006

CY2008

CY2010

CY2014

CY2016

CY2018

CY2020
CY2012
Nov-13 Twitter 2.1

Source: CNBC. Edelweiss Research. IPO Data as of Dec 11, 2020. Marketcap data as of Dec 2020. *Airbnb figure assumes underwriters buy allotted shares. IPO – Initial Public Offer. Past performance may or may not sustain in future. The
sectors)/stock(s) mentioned in this slide do not constitute any recommendation and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund may or may not have any future position in this sector(s)/stock(s). 13
 Negative Duos – Crude Oil Futures & Global Debt

WTI Crude oil futures for May 2020 crashed Total outstanding debt globally in negative yield
due to excess inventory and COVID shock zone is close to US $ 18 Trillion

WTI Futures ($/Bbl) Negative Yield ($ Tn)

20 Three of the biggest 18
60 IPOs for US Tech

Outstanding Debt ($ Tn)

15 companies
40
have been in 2020 –
20 Snowflake,
10
0
Airbnb, DoorDash
5
-20
-37.63
-40 0
Dec-18

Dec-19

Dec-20
Aug-19

Aug-20
Apr-19

Apr-20

Dec-13

Dec-14

Dec-15

Dec-16

Dec-17

Dec-18

Dec-19

Dec-20
Source: Edelweiss Research, CRISIL. Data as of Dec 22, 2020. WTI – West Texas Intermediate. Past performance may or may not sustain in future

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 That feeling of 2008…

170

150 Book Partial Profits

First time post 2008,

130
our Equity Valuation
Incremental Money to Debt
Index entered the
110
Neutral
Dark Green Zone
90 indicating a good
Invest in Equities opportunity to invest
70 78.9 in equities at
Aggressively invest in Equities reasonable price
50
Mar-09

Mar-18
Mar-06

Mar-07

Mar-08

Mar-10

Mar-11

Mar-12

Mar-13

Mar-14

Mar-15

Mar-16

Mar-17

Mar-19

Mar-20
Equity Valuation index is calculated by assigning equal weights to Price-to-Earnings (PE), Price-to-Book (PB), G-Sec*PE and Market Cap to GDP ratio. G-Sec – Government Securities. GDP – Gross Domestic Product,
Data as of Mar 31, 2020

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 Outlook 2021 – Turning Points Ahead
Past decade has been favourable for equity as an asset class with accommodative stance of
Global Central Banks to encourage Growth. We believe, markets may rally further with
continued accommodative policies of Global Central Banks primarily US. However, the road
to 2021 & beyond, consists of various Turning Points, which we believe may change the
course of current market direction, leading to a change in sectoral leadership & investment
styles. We would like to present various indicators which we believe are at/close to their
turning points. Hence, we believe, this phase may require investment portfolios to be
highly nimble while giving due importance to overall asset allocation

NOTE: Turning Points may play out earlier or later than anticipated. If the turning points play out sooner than
anticipated, then we may come with an interim communication

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POTENTIAL TURNING POINTS

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 Turning Point –
Normalization of Loose Monetary Policy

Over the last decade, Global Central Banks, have supported growth by maintaining a low interest rate
environment. Any change in the interest rate stance may be a turning point for the current market rally

India Repo Rate (%) US 3Y, 5Y, 10Y Treasury Yields (%)

3.0
8.5
8.0 2.5
7.5
2.0
6.5
1.5
5.5
1.0
4.5 0.5
4.0
3.5 0.0
2018
2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2020

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2019

2020
2018
USGG3YR Index USGG5YR Index USGG12M Index
Source: RBI, Edelweiss Research. Data as Dec 21, 2020.

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 Turning Point –
Normalization of Fiscal Stimulus

Global Economies have expanded their balance sheets manifold in the last decade thereby increasing
liquidity. Any change in the stance on quantum of stimulus may be a turning point for current market rally

Global broad money supply (%, YoY) Change in Central Banks Balance Sheets (%
of GDP, 12M change)
16
Multi decade high
14 15%

12
10%
10

8 5%

6
0%
4

Nov-08

Nov-10

Nov-12

Nov-14

Nov-16

Nov-18

Nov-20
Oct 98

Oct 00

Oct 02

Oct 04

Oct 06

Oct 08

Oct 10

Oct 12

Oct 14

Oct 16

Oct 18

Oct 20

-5%

US EA Japan UK
Source: Edelweiss Research, Morgan Stanley Research.

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 Turning Point – Deflation to Reflation
In the last decade, globally, inflation remained benign. However, easy liquidity may result in inflation picking up,
which may be a turning point for current market rally.
Commodity prices – one of the key indicators to gauge demand has already begun performing

LME Aluminium price (US$/ton) LME Copper price (US$/ton) LME Zinc price (US$/ton)
10,000
2,800
3,500

2,400
8,000 3,000

2,000
2,500
6,000
1,600
2,000
1,200
4,000 1,500
Dec-17
Dec-10
Dec-11
Dec-12
Dec-13
Dec-14
Dec-15
Dec-16

Dec-18
Dec-19
Dec-20

Dec-10
Dec-11
Dec-12
Dec-13
Dec-14
Dec-15
Dec-16
Dec-17
Dec-18
Dec-19
Dec-20

Dec-11

Dec-18
Dec-10

Dec-12
Dec-13
Dec-14
Dec-15
Dec-16
Dec-17

Dec-19
Dec-20
Source: Kotak Securities Ltd. LME – London Metal Exchange. Data as of Dec 23, 2020

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 Turning Point – Dollar Index & Emerging Markets

US Dollar Index Vs. MSCI Emerging Markets

140

MSCI Emerging Markets Index

Dollar Index has begun
130 90 depreciating on the
US Dollar Index (DXY)

back of significant
120 Monetary stimulus by
70
US Fed which may be a
110
positive for Emerging
50 Markets until the trend
100
reverses – A Turning
90 30 Point for Equity
Markets
Dec-07

Dec-08

Dec-09

Dec-10

Dec-11

Dec-12

Dec-13

Dec-14

Dec-15

Dec-16

Dec-17

Dec-18

Dec-19

Dec-20
US Dollar Index MSCI Emerging Markets Index
Source: Morgan Stanley Research. Data as of Dec 21, 2020. Prices have been re-based to 100. GFC – Global Financial Crisis. Past performance may or may not sustain in future

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 Turning Point – Volatility

In the last decade, equity markets delivered decent returns in relatively less volatile period due to ample liquidity.
With limited room for rate cuts and fiscal stimulus there may be a turning point for current market rally

2000-2010 Equity Market Returns 2011-2020 Equity Market Returns

(Nifty 50 Index) (Nifty 50 Index)
80%
30% Average
60% Average Returns:
Returns: 20% 10%
40% 24%
10%
20%
0%
0%
-10%
-20%
-40% -20%

-60% -30%

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Source: NSE. Data as of Dec 29, 2020. Past performance may or may not sustain in future

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 Turning Point – Change in Market Cycles

Any change in Market Cycle may trigger a change in Business Cycle

BETTER TIME
BURST BORING BOOM BUBBLE
TO INVEST
• Lehman Crisis 2008 • Equity Markets in • Equity Markets • Equity Markets • e-Commerce in 2014
2009-2013 in 2012 & 2015 in 2006 & 2017 • Bitcoin in 2017
• Dot com burst – 2001
• Credit in 2020 • Debt in 2016 (pre • Equity Markets
• Credit in 2019 demonetization) • Equity in 2007 & 1999
Currently / 2000
• Real Estate in 2020

Negative & Massive Attractive Valuations Neutral Valuations High Valuations Expensive Valuations
Global Event No Flows Low Flows High Flows Huge Flows
Source: MFIE, NSE. Data as of Dec 22, 2020. The sector(s)/stock(s) mentioned in this slide do not constitute any recommendation and ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund may or may not have any future position in this sector(s)/stock(s). Past
performance may or may not sustain in future. MFI Explorer is a tool provided by ICRA Online Ltd. For their standard disclaimer please visit http://www.icraonline.com/legal/standard-disclaimer.html
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 Turning Point – Concentrated to Broad Based Rally

Marketcap Change (Since Feb'18 till Dec'20)

100% 87%
80% Post 2018 market fall, market
60% rally was concentrated and
40% led by Growth stocks. Going
29%
16% 18% 17% forward, we expect the rally
20%
to be more broad based on
0%
the back of growth picking up
-20% -12% and expansionary policy
-40% measures by Global Central
-60% -46%
Banks
Top 10

>=501
Top 11-20

Top 21-50

Top 51-100

101-250

251-500
Total Universe considered is 3801 listed stocks. Stocks are arranged in descending order as per Marketcap. Marketcap change is considered for period between 28-Feb-18 and 23-Dec-20. Source: Edelweiss Research. Past
performance may or may not sustain in future
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 To Sum Up: Turning Point in Equity Markets

LAST DECADE
Strategy
Scenario

Easy Monetary Policy + Interest Rate Cuts Positive for equities as an asset class and
= long duration schemes
led to Lower Volatility

NEXT DECADE

Scenario Strategy

Limited room for rate cut + Elevated Global equity valuations • Macro environment dynamic. Investment Portfolios need to
= be nimble to move across sectors/themes
May result in Volatility
• Asset Allocation strategies that tend to perform across time
periods, recommended

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 Equity Outlook – 2021

• We are currently in a Developed World Central Bank Bull Market

• Going forward, we expect multiple turning points and triggers in the coming years to dominate market
movement

• We believe, the current market rally may continue till the time certain turning points/ triggers play out

• Market volatility too may continue given uncertainty related to COVID and Global Central Bank policies

• Macro economic environment is going to be critical and we may witness change in sectoral leaderships

• Recent market rally was narrow driven by select Growth stocks. Going forward, we expect broad-based
reasonably valued companies to perform

• As highlighted earlier, we are in a boom phase and our recommendations can be summed up using the
acronym A-B-C-D (Please refer next slide for more details)
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 Investment Themes For 2021: ABCD

A C
C
ICICI Prudential Business ycle Fund – Invest in
A
ICICI Prudential sset Allocator Fund (FOF) – scheme which is nimble enough to move across
Takes exposure across asset classes i.e. Equity, sectors/marketcap as Business Cycles change
Debt & Gold

B D
D
Strategies which are available at a iscount to the
B
ICICI Prudential alanced Advantage Fund – broader markets – ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund,
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund, ICICI Prudential
Dynamically manages equity & debt allocation basis
Dividend Yield Equity Fund, ICICI Prudential Focused
Market Valuations Equity Fund, ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund

The asset allocation and investment strategy will be as per Scheme Information Document.
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 Asset Allocation Strategies –
Better equipped to handle Turning Points
ICICI Prudential Asset Allocator Fund (FOF) aims to allocate across Equity, Debt & Gold basis relative valuations.
The scheme’s current exposure includes 53% Equity, 40% Debt & 6% Gold*
S&P BSE Sensex Levels Vs ICICI Prudential Asset Allocator Fund (FOF) net equity exposure (%)
ICICI Prudential Asset Allocator Fund

90% 44,150 45,000

41,254 83%

S&P BSE Sensex Levels

(FOF) Net Equity Levels

80%
40,000
70%
60% 35,000
50% 53%
30,000
40% 29,468
36%
30% 25,000
Dec-19

Jul-20
Jun-20
May-20

Sep-20
Jan-20

Feb-20

Aug-20

Oct-20
Nov-19

Mar-20

Apr-20

Nov-20
Net Equity Level S&P BSE Sensex
Source: MFI. Net Equity levels are as on month ends,. The portfolio of the scheme is subject to changes with in the provisions of the Scheme Information document of the scheme. Please refer to the SID for investment pattern, strategy
and risk factors. Data as on Nov 30, 2020. *Remaining portfolio consists of cash: 1%. The asset allocation and investment strategy of the Scheme will be as per Scheme Information Document. Past performance may or may not sustain in
future. MFI Explorer is a tool provided by ICRA Online Ltd. For their standard disclaimer please visit http://www.icraonline.com/legal/standard-disclaimer.html. Investors may please note that they will be bearing the recurring expenses of this
Scheme in addition to the expenses of the underlying Schemes in which this Scheme makes investment. 28
 Asset Allocation Strategies –
Better equipped to handle Turning Points
ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund aims to allocate between Equity & Debt basis market valuations

S&P BSE Sensex Levels (Index) Vs. ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund (Scheme) Net
Equity Levels 80
44150

ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage

44000

Fund Net Equity Fund Levels (%)

41254 74
70
S&P BSE Sensex

40000

36000 60

32000 50
46 47
29468
28000 40
Dec-19

Jun-20

Jul-20
May-20

Sep-20

Oct-20
Jan-20

Feb-20

Aug-20
Nov-19

Mar-20

Nov-20
Apr-20

S&P BSE Sensex Net Equity Exposure %

Source: BSE India & MFI, Data as of Nov 30, 2020. Period considered is Nov-19 to Nov-20. The asset allocation and investment strategy will be as per Scheme Information Document. MFI Explorer is a tool provided by ICRA Online Ltd.
For their standard disclaimer please visit http://www.icraonline.com/legal/standard-disclaimer.html
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 Our Top SIP Recommendations

SIP

ICICI Prudential ICICI Prudential ICICI Prudential

Asset Allocator Balanced Business Cycle Fund
Fund (FOF) Advantage Fund

SIP – Systematic Investment Plan, SWP – Systematic Withdrawal Plan. The asset allocation and investment strategy will be as per Scheme Information Document.
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 Our Long term SIP Recommendations with Freedom SIP

SIP

ICICI Prudential
ICICI Prudential ICICI Prudential ICICI Prudential ICICI Prudential Midcap Fund &
Value Discovery India Opportunities Bluechip Fund Focused Equity
ICICI Prudential
Fund Fund Fund
Smallcap Fund

ICICI Prudential Freedom SIP* is a combination of Smart Features, to help investors achieve their Financial Goals. Freedom SIP
allows investors to switch the SIP investments to a target scheme, post completion of the SIP tenure & monthly SWP will
continue from the target scheme.
SIP – Systematic Investment Plan, SWP – Systematic Withdrawal Plan. ICICI Prudential Freedom SIP is an optional feature that allows initial investments through SIP, switch toanother scheme after a pre- defined tenure and
SWP post that. ^The SWP will be processed either till Dec2099 or till units are available in target scheme, whichever is earlier. Please read the terms and conditions inthe application form before investing..For source and
target scheme names,refer the Application Form of ICICI Prudential Freedom SIP. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund reserves the right tomake changes in the source and target schemes. Investor may please note that ICICI
Prudential Freedom SIPis different from ICICI Prudential Freedom SWP.The asset allocation and investment strategy will be as per Scheme Information Document. *For more information visit www.icicipruamc.com 31
 Triggers

We may re-visit our strategies & recommendations

once these factors come into action

US INFLATION US 10Y TREASURY CRUDE

YIELDS
US acknowledging US Treasury Yields Crude Oil touching
inflation & in reaching 2% 60$/bbl may lead to
conclusion pausing high inflation
stimulus

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 Our Equity Valuation Index
170

150 Book Partial Profits

130 Our Equity Valuation at

Incremental Money to Debt
this juncture
110.98
110 recommends staggered
Neutral
investment with a
90 minimum horizon of 3-5
Invest in Equities
Yrs coupled with
70 ‘Dynamic Asset
Aggressively invest in Equities
Allocation Scheme’
50
Nov-06

Nov-07

Nov-08

Nov-09

Nov-10

Nov-11

Nov-12

Nov-13

Nov-14

Nov-15

Nov-16

Nov-17

Nov-18

Nov-19

Nov-20
Equity Valuation index is calculated by assigning equal weights to Price-to-Earnings (PE), Price-to-Book (PB), G-Sec*PE and Market Cap to GDP ratio. G-Sec – Government Securities. GDP – Gross Domestic Product, Data as of Nov 30, 2020

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FIXED INCOME OUTLOOK:
Turning Points Ahead

34
 Rear-View Mirror: Glancing through 2020 (Fixed Income)
Budget 10 Yr- Gsec (%)
Presented
6.7 RBI's bond auction
US Fed cuts sees record devolvement
rate by 100 bps resulting in yield spike
6.5 RBI announces Special
Liquidity Facility for
Mutual Funds RBI keeps
6.3 rates unchanged RBI Kept rate unchanged
US Fed cuts but open up its arsenal
rate by 50 bps
6.1
One of the AMC
5.9 closes six high
yielding schemes

5.7 RBI cuts rates by

75 bps, Govt. announces RBI cuts rates Second Half borrowing RBI keeps rates unchanged
measures by 40 bps calendar announced without rocking the boat
5.5
Jan-20 Feb-20 Mar-20 Apr-20 May-20 Jun-20 Jul-20 Aug-20 Sep-20 Oct-20 Nov-20 Dec-20

Data as on Dec 31, 2020, CRISIL Research, Morgan Stanley Research. Fed – Federal Reserve, RBI – Reserve Bank of India, WHO, World Health Organization, PM – Prime Minister, MPC – Monetary Policy Committee, AMC – Asset
Management Company. Past performance may or may not sustain in future
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 Yield Curve Movement

Accommodative stance coupled with abundant liquidity and aggressive rate cut enabled the yield curve to soften
(Bull steepening: Short term rates fell more than the long term rates)

Yield Curve – Gsec (%) 8

Yield Curve – Corporate Bond (%)
7

7
6
6
5
5

4
4

3 3
1M 3M 6M 1 Yr 2Yrs 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs 1M 3M 6M 1 Yr 2Yrs 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs
31-Dec-20 31-Dec-19 31-Dec-20 31-Dec-19
Data as on Dec 31, 2020, CRISIL Research
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 Outlook 2021 – Turning Points Ahead
Past few years have been favourable for fixed income as an asset class with RBI stance
remaining supportive in terms of aggressive rate cuts and resulting abundant liquidity. These
conditions created a conducive environment for duration and high quality instruments.
However, the road to 2021 & beyond, consists of various Turning Points, which we believe
may change the course of current market direction, leading to increased volatility and
returns moderation. We would like to present various indicators which we believe are
at/close to their turning points. Hence, we believe, this phase may require investment
portfolios to be managed actively with focus on accrual strategy

NOTE: Turning Points may play out earlier or later than anticipated. If the turning points play out sooner than
anticipated, then we may come with an interim communication

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TURNING POINTS

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 Major Changes in Debt post 2013

Formation Inflation Importance of

of MPC Targeting Real Rates

MPC – Monetary Policy Committee

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 Triggers – Macros to be critical going forward

HISTORICAL DEBT CYCLE PRE-2013 POST 2013: EXPECTED DEBT CYCLE

2017 2018 2019 2020 2021E

2004 2008 2017 SHORTER DEBT CYCLE: TURNING POINT:

LONG DEBT CYCLE: • More Volatility in short term, but Post COVID, Is there a turning
stable cycle for long term point in the RBI stance based on
• At the turnings points higher volatility growth & inflation dynamics
• Debt cycle were extended based on the RBI • MPC Committee focus on inflation,
??????
stance will not allow debt cycle to extend
RBI – Reserve Bank of India, MPC – Monetary Policy Committee, COVID – Coronavirus Disease, E - Estimated
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 Turning Point in Rate Cut and Stance

We are close to all time low repo rates with 250 bps reduction in this rate cut cycle. We assign low probability for
rate cuts and expect RBI to rationalize its stance based on the growth and inflation dynamics going forward

Repo Rate (%)

7.0
Neutral Neutral Accommodative
6.5 6.5
6.0 6.0
Calibrated
5.5 Tightening
5.0
4.5
4.0
4.0
3.5

Sep-20
Sep-19
Sep-18

May-20
May-19

Jul-20
May-18

Jul-19
Jul-18

Jan-20
Jan-19
Jan-18

Nov-19

Nov-20
Nov-18

Mar-19

Mar-20
Mar-18

Data as on Dec 31, 2020, Source: RBI

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 Shift from Conventional Inflation Targeting Framework ?

RBI may look through a high inflation phase till the growth recovers completely,
this may result in negative real rates which may be negative for fixed income markets

Real Rates – 10 Yr G-Sec & Inflation

Repo Rates & Inflation (%)
9
12 6

10 Yr-GSec and CPI (%)

7 4
9

Real Rates (%)

2
5 6
0
3 3
-2

1 0 -4

Jan-13

May-16
Feb-14

Jun-17

Aug-18

Sep-19
Mar-15
Dec-20

Nov-20
Jul-14
Dec-14

Dec-15

Dec-16

Dec-17

Dec-18

Dec-19
Jun-15

Jun-16

Jun-17

Jun-18

Jun-19

Jun-20
Jan-14

CPI (%) Repo (%)

Real Rates CPI (%) 10Y-Gsec (%)
Data as on Nov 30, CRISIL Research
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 Turning Point in Inflation

Inflation may remain sticky as the food prices remain elevated due to supply chain shocks post COVID-19 and
due to commodity prices which have started to inch-up

25% CPI Components Commodity Prices - CRB Index

450
20%

15% 430

10% 410
5%
390
0%
Feb-20

Apr-20

May-20

Jun-20

Aug-20

Sep-20
Jul-20
Jan-20

Mar-20

Oct-20

Nov-20
370
-5%
350
Food and beverages Pan, tobacco and intoxicants
Clothing and footwear Housing
330
Fuel and light Miscellaneous
Dec-15 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20
Data as on Dec 30, Source : Morgan Stanley Research

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 Turning Point in Liquidity
Liquidity has remained abundant in system due to slowdown in economic activity, high capital flows, RBI’s
Fx Operations and accommodative stance.
We expect a turning point in liquidity conditions from abundant to moderate.

Bank Deposits (INR Tn) India Foreign Currency Assets (US$ Tn)
8 6% 700
Bank Deposits with/(from) RBI

% of total Deposits
4% 600 575
4 476
2% 500
2 424 412
0% 400 356 370
0 341
304
(2) -2% 300
(4) -4% 200
Jun-14

Jun-19
Aug-16

Oct-18
Nov-15

Jan-18
Mar-15

Apr-17

Mar-20

Nov-20
100

0
Bank deposits with/(from) RBI % of deposits (RHS)
Mar 14Mar 15Mar 16Mar 17Mar 18Mar 19Mar 20 Nov 20
Data as on Dec 30, Source : CLSA Research. RBI-Reserve Bank of India, Fx – Foreign Exchange

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 Turning Point in Returns

Capital appreciation strategy played out meaningfully due to ultra-loose monetary policy and
AAA(1-4 Yrs) segment benefitted the most. Going forward returns expectations need to be rationalized

AAA Yield (%) CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index Returns
(%)
NBFC Crisis 12%
Demonetization 10.5% 10.3%
10 9.8% 9.5%
Phase 10% 8.7%
COVID
9 Phase 8% 6.7%
6.0%
8 6%

7 • A 4%

2%
6
0%
5

CYTD -2020
CY-2014

CY-2015

CY-2016

CY-2017

CY-2018

CY-2019
4
Dec-13 Dec-14 Dec-15 Dec-16 Dec-17 Dec-18 Dec-19 Dec-20
Data as on Dec 30, Source : CRISIL Research
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 To Sum Up: Turning Point in Fixed Income

LAST COUPLE OF YEARS

Strategy
Scenario

Easy Monetary Policy + Interest Rate Cuts Long Duration Funds and Passive Long Duration Funds
=
led to higher returns for Duration Funds

COMING FEW YEARS

Strategy
Scenario

Limited room for rate cut + liquidity conditions might • Be nimble, recommend active management strategy
moderate + shift in ultra-loose monetary stance
• Positive on accrual strategy as the yields of spread assets are
=
reasonable compared to AAA papers and money market
May result in some volatility
instruments

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 Summary – Fixed Income Outlook

• Capital gain strategy has played out meaningfully and going forward returns expectations need to be
rationalized

• Going forward accrual strategy is expected to take the driving seat

• RBI may continue to maintain accommodative stance and may look through the high inflation phase,
but may start to rationalize stance once the economy stabilizes

• Going forward, we assign low probability for rate cuts due to change in growth and inflation dynamics

• In the coming quarters, we expect liquidity to moderate as the growth & economic activity picks-up

• In the current phase, more nimble and active duration management strategy is recommended to
benefit from high term premium

• We recommend Accrual strategy with an aim to benefit from higher carry

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STRATEGY GOING FORWARD
Accrual and Active Duration (AA)

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 Turning Point in Debt Cycle & Product Strategy

We are here
Interest Rate

Time

Interest Rate Pause Interest Rate Fall Period : Interest Rate Pause Period :
Interest Rate Hike
Period : High Duration Funds and Active Duration
Period :
Active Duration Passive Long Duration Management
Low duration funds
Management Strategy
Accrual Strategy

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 Yield Curve Positioning & Product Strategy

7.0
6.5
KEY TAKEAWAY:
6.0
Duration needs to be
5.5 Risk reward managed actively at this
benefit current juncture. We may
5.0 moderate to advocate barbell strategy at
low Active
4.5 Low carry this juncture by having
Management :
Opportunistic higher duration which may
4.0 Exposure provide better carry and
3.5 lower duration to provide
manage interest rate
3.0 volatility
1M 3M 6M 1 Yr 2Yrs 3 Yrs 5 Yrs 10 Yrs
Gsec Yield Curve (%) Corporate Bond Yield Curve (%)
Data as on Dec 30, CRISIL Research
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 Current Scenario – Accrual Strategy

Rate Transmission (bps) for CY 2020

Aggressively in Yields (%)
Expensive Zone Instrument
250 High Duration
207 Type 31-Dec-19 31-Dec-20
200
200
High Duration Value Zone
AAA(3 Year) 6.80 4.80
150
115
A1+(6Mnth CD) 5.56 3.49
100
56 66
50 29 Repo Rate 5.15 4.00

0 Low Duration Gsec(10 Year) 6.51 5.95

A(3 Year)
Gsec(10 Year)

AA(3 Year)
A1+(6Mnth CD)
AAA(3 Year)

Repo Rate Cut

AA(3 Year) 7.85 7.56

A(3 Year) 9.47 8.81

Source: CRISIL Research, Data as on Dec 31, 2020, CD – Certificate of Deposit, bps – basis points, Past performance may or may not sustain in future
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 Current Scenario – Active Duration

Term Premium

4
3 250 bps
Currently, the term
2 premium is at one of the
Avg. 78 bps
highest levels seen in the
1
last 10 years and active
0 duration may help in
capturing the same with
-1
adequate risk
-2 management
-3
Dec-11
Dec-02
Dec-03
Dec-04
Dec-05
Dec-06
Dec-07
Dec-08
Dec-09
Dec-10

Dec-12
Dec-13
Dec-14
Dec-15
Dec-16
Dec-17
Dec-18
Dec-19
Dec-20
Term Premium (10 Yr Gsec - 1 Yr Tbill) % Long Term Average Premium %
Source: CRISIL Research, Data as on Dec 30, 2020. Past performance may or may not sustain in future
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 Our Debt Valuation Index for Duration Risk Management

Very Aggressive
Very Aggressive

We remain cautious on
Aggressive Aggressive
duration and recommend
active duration management.
Barbell strategy (combination
Moderate of high duration and low
duration instrument) maybe
Cautious Cautious followed to benefit from high
term premium and mitigate
Very
VeryCautious
Cautious interest rate volatility
Dec-17

Dec-18

Dec-19

Dec-20
Apr-18
Jun-18
Aug-18
Oct-18

Apr-19
Jun-19
Aug-19
Oct-19

Apr-20
Jun-20
Aug-20
Oct-20
Feb-18

Feb-19

Feb-20
Data as on Dec 31, 2020. Debt Valuation Index considers WPI, CPI, Sensex returns, Gold returns and Real estate returns over G-Sec yield, Current Account Balance and Crude Oil Movement for calculation.

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 Fixed Income scheme
recommendations: 2021

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 Scheme Recommendations – Fixed Income/Arbitrage

Approach Scheme Name Call to Action Rationale

Invest with 3 Months & Spreads at

Arbitrage ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund reasonable levels
above horizon

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund Invest for parking surplus Accrual +
Short Duration ICICI Prudential Floating Interest Fund Moderate Volatility
funds

Core Portfolio with >1

ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund
Yr investment horizon
Accrual Schemes ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund Better Accrual

Long Term Approach

Active Duration
Dynamic Duration ICICI Prudential All Seasons Bond Fund with >3 Yrs investment
and Better Accrual
horizon
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 Portfolio Positioning
• Across our portfolios we aim to manage duration actively

• In short duration schemes, we aim to run Barbell Strategy to benefit from term
premium and to reduce interest rate volatility

• In Schemes which aim to invest in short end of the yield curve, we have added
exposure towards Floating Rate Bonds (FRB)

• We have added good quality AA Corporate Bond in select portfolios, due to

higher spread premium

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 Our PMS Strategies –
ICICI Prudential PMS Contra Strategy
Investment Objective^: ICICI Prudential PMS Contra Strategy seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related
instruments through contrarian investing.
Basis for Selection of Securities: The Portfolio Manager follows „Contra‟ style of investing which involves taking contradictory bets on equity stocks i.e. taking
calls/exposure on underperforming stocks which are currently not in favour in the market but are expected to do well in the long run. The Portfolio Manager may also
select stocks of companies in sectors where entry barriers are high, sectors in consolidation or of companies in special situation.

What is Contrarian Investing?

Out of Flavour Focus Avoids

1 Aims to invest in companies with a

less positive sentiment, possibly due
to temporary headwinds.
2 On Sectors/Stocks where
widespread pessimism about a
company may drive prices low.
3 Stocks/Sectors where optimism results in
high valuation that may lead to correction
when not justified by fundamentals.

Key Features

Investment Horizon: Benchmark Index: Minimum Investment Amount:

4 Years & Above S & P BSE 200 Rs.50,00,000

Investor’s may invest with us directly as well. To invest in any of our PMS strategies directly, kindly write to us at PMS@icicipruamc.com
The investment strategy, approach and the structure of the portfolio herein involves risk and there can be no assurance that specific objectives will be met under differing market conditions or cycles. The investment strategy
and the composition of the portfolio as stated herein is only indicative in nature and is subject to change within the provisions of the disclosure document and client agreement. ^The details pertaining to the investment
approach mentioned herein is a subset of details specified in the Disclosure Document. Kindly refer the Disclosure Document for the detailed investment approach and risk factors before investing. The key attributes
mentioned above are indicative in nature. The Investment Manager may or may not consider all of the above key attributes and may consider such other attributes than as mentioned above
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 Our PMS Strategies –
ICICI Prudential PMS Flexicap Strategy
Investment Objective^: ICICI Prudential PMS Flexicap Strategy is a diversified equity strategy that endeavours to achieve long term capital appreciation and
generate returns by investing across market capitalisations.
Basis for Selection of Securities: The Portfolio Manager selects equity and equity related securities of companies from the listed universe space across
market capitalisation which fit into the investment strategy of the portfolio. The Portfolio Manager uses a blend of top-down and bottom-up approach for stock
selection. The top-down approach helps to identify key macro-economic and sectoral themes for stock selection. The bottom-up approach helps to identify
companies that are believed to be attractive investment opportunities in various industries and market conditions

A Flexicap Approach

1 2
Identification: Portfolio Construction:

3
Investment Style:
Investment Universe is the broad-based Top-down approach helps to identify
Comprises a „core‟ and „satellite‟
market cap range. Follows GARP (growth key macro economic & sectoral
portfolio strategy. Follows a mix of a
at reasonable price) philosophy to identify themes. The bottom-up approach helps
top-down and a bottom-up approach
stocks with growth prospects available at to identify attractive companies in
which varies from time to time
reasonable valuations various industries & market conditions.

Key Features

Investment Horizon: Benchmark Index: Minimum Investment Amount:

4 Years & Above S & P BSE 200 Rs.50,00,000

Investor’s may invest with us directly as well. To invest in any of our PMS strategies directly, kindly write to us at PMS@icicipruamc.com
The investment strategy, approach and the structure of the portfolio herein involves risk and there can be no assurance that specific objectives will be met under differing market conditions or cycles. The investment strategy
and the composition of the portfolio as stated herein is only indicative in nature and is subject to change within the provisions of the disclosure document and client agreement. ^The details pertaining to the investment
approach mentioned herein is a subset of details specified in the Disclosure Document. Kindly refer the Disclosure Document for the detailed investment approach and risk factors before investing. The key attributes
mentioned above are indicative in nature. The Investment Manager may or may not consider all of the above key attributes and may consider such other attributes than as mentioned above.
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Solution to the Puzzle

Investment Ideas of 2021

• Asset Allocation
• Business Cycle
• Special Situation
• Dividend Yield
• Focused Equity
• Value
• Active Duration
• Accrual

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 Riskometers
ICICI Prudential Balanced Advantage Fund (An open ended dynamic asset allocation fund) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:

 Long term wealth creation solution

 An equity fund that aims for growth by investing in equity and derivatives.
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Bluechip Fund (An open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in large cap stocks) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:

 Long term wealth creation

 An open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in large cap stocks.
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Value Discovery Fund (An open ended equity scheme following a value investment strategy) is suitable for investors who are
seeking*:

 Long term wealth creation

 An open ended equity scheme following a value investment strategy
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund (An open ended equity scheme following business cycles based investing theme) is suitable for investors who
are seeking*:
 Long Term wealth creation
 An equity scheme that invests in Indian markets with focus on riding business cycles through dynamic allocation between various sectors and
stocks at different stages of business cycles
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

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 Riskometers
ICICI Prudential Credit Risk Fund (An open ended debt scheme predominantly investing in AA and below rated corporate bonds) is suitable for
investors who are seeking*:
 Medium term savings
 A debt scheme that aims to generate income through investing predominantly in AA and below rated corporate bonds while
maintaining the optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Medium Term Bond Fund (An open ended medium term debt scheme investing in instruments such that the Macaulay
duration of the portfolio is between 3 Years and 4 Years. The Macaulay duration of the portfolio is 1 Year to 4 years under anticipated)
adverse situation is suitable for investors who are seeking*:

 Medium term savings

 A debt scheme that invests in debt and money market instruments with a view to maximize income while maintaining optimum balance
of yield, safety and liquidity
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Smallcap Fund (An open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in small cap stocks) is suitable for investors who
are seeking*:

 Long Term wealth creation

 An open ended equity scheme that seeks to generate capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity and equity related
securities of small cap companies.
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Dividend Yield Equity Fund (An open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in dividend yielding stocks)
suitable for investors who are seeking*:
 Long Term wealth creation
 An open ended equity scheme that aims for growth by primarily investing in equity and equity related instruments of dividend yielding companies.

*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them
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 Riskometers
ICICI Prudential All Seasons Bond Fund (An open ended dynamic debt scheme investing across duration) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:

 All duration savings

 A debt scheme that invests in debt and money market instruments with a view to maximize income while maintaining optimum balance of yield,
safety and liquidity
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Floating Interest Fund (An open ended debt scheme predominantly investing in floating rate instruments (including
fixed rate instruments converted to floating rate exposures using swaps/derivatives) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
 Short term savings
 An open ended debt scheme predominantly investing in floating rate instruments
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Ultra Short Term Fund (An open ended ultra-short term debt scheme investing in instruments such that the Macaulay
duration of the portfolio is between 3 months and 6 monthsis suitable for investors who are seeking*:
 Short term regular income
 An open ended ultra-short term debt scheme investing in a range of debt and money market instruments
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

ICICI Prudential Midcap Fund (An open ended equity scheme predominantly investing in mid cap stocks) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:

 Long Term wealth creation

 An open-ended equity scheme that aims for capital appreciation by investing in diversified mid cap companies.
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

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 Riskometers
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund (An open ended equity scheme following special situations theme) is suitable for investors who are seeking*

 Long term wealth creation

 An equity scheme that invests in stocks based on special situations theme.
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

ICICI Prudential Savings Fund (An open ended low duration debt scheme investing in instruments such that the Macaulay duration of the portfolio is between 6
months and 12 months) is suitable for investors who are seeking*
 Short term savings
 An open ended low duration debt scheme that aims to maximize income by investing in debt and money market instruments while maintaining
optimum balance of yield, safety and liquidity
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

ICICI Prudential Asset Allocator Fund (FoF) (An open ended fund of funds scheme investing in equity oriented schemes, debt oriented schemes and
gold ETFs/ schemes) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:
 Long Term wealth creation
 An open ended fund of funds scheme investing in equity oriented schemes, debt oriented schemes and gold ETF/schemes.
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.
Investors may please note that they will be bearing the recurring expenses of this Scheme in addition to the expenses of the underlying Schemes in which this Scheme makes investment.

ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund (An open ended equity scheme investing in maximum 30 stocks across market-capitalisation i.e focus on
multicap) is suitable for investors who are seeking*:

• Long term wealth creation

• An open ended equity scheme investing in maximum 30 stocks across market-capitalisation.
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them

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 Riskometer & Disclaimer
ICICI Prudential Equity Arbitrage Fund (An open ended scheme investing in arbitrage opportunities) is suitable for investors who are seeking*

 Short Term Income Generation

 A hybrid scheme that aims to generate low volatility returns by using arbitrage and other derivative strategies in equity markets and investments in debt and
money market instruments
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

ICICI Prudential Infrastructure Fund (An open ended equity scheme following Infrastructure theme) is suitable for investors who are seeking*

 Long Term Wealth Creation

 An open ended equity scheme that aims for growth by primarily investing in companies belonging to infrastructure & allied sectors
*Investors should consult their financial advisors if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

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