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What is Net Asset Value?


The net asset value (NAV) of a Unit Linked Insurance Plan (ULIP)/ mutual fund is the total value of its holdings net of admissible expenses.

The NAV is calculated by adding the ULIP / mutual fund's holdings as on a particular day less all liabilities like management fees, operating expenses, marketing expenses , among other permissible expenses and charges.

The net asset value represents the value of the total holdings of the ULIP / mutual fund.It may be divided by the number of units held by investors and, thereby, represent the net asset value per unit (NAV/unit).

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This can be understood easily with the help of an example.

What is Net Asset Value
November 03, 2025

 

Let us take a ULIP launched by ABC Life. This is how its NAV is typically calculated.

ABC Life ULIP has total holdings as on date of Rs 11 lakhs

Less: Related Expenses Rs. 1 lakh

Net Asset Value Rs. 10 lakhs

No. of units Rs. 1 lakh

NAV per unit Rs. 10

There is some misconception with regards the NAV. Investors perceive a higher NAV as being 'expensive' and may choose to give the investment a miss. They may settle for an investment with a lower NAV because it's 'inexpensive'.

As we have seen the NAV is merely the book value of the ULIP/ mutual fund's investments minus expenses. It is not inflated nor is it misrepresentative. It represents the fair price of its assets should the mutual fund liquidate all its investments on that day. Investors need not be concerned about the price being too high or low. Therefore, a higher or lower NAV holds no significance and should not be the basis for identifying the right ULIP / mutual fund.

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In unit linked policies, the investment risk in the investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder. The Unit Linked Insurance products do not offer any liquidity during the first five years of the contract. The policyholders will not be able to surrender/withdraw the monies invested in Unit Linked Insurance Products completely or partially till the end of fifth year.

Life Insurance Coverage is available in this product. The unit linked insurance products do not offer any liquidity during the first five years of the contract. The policyholder will not be able to surrender/withdraw the monies invested in unit linked insurance products completely or partially till the end of fifth year. Unit Linked Funds are subject to market risks and there is no assurance or guarantee that the objective of the investment fund will be achieved. The premium shall be adjusted on the due date even if it has been received on advance.

Unit Linked Life Insurance products are different from the traditional insurance products and are subject to the risk factors. The premium paid in Unit Linked Life Insurance policies are subject to investment risks associated with capital markets and the NAVs of the units may go up or down based on the performance of fund and factors influencing the capital market and the insured is responsible for his/her decisions. The name of the company, name of the brand and name of the contract does not in any way indicate the quality of the contract, its future prospects or returns. Please know the associated risks and the applicable charges, from your insurance agent or the intermediary or policy document of the insurer. The various funds offered under this contract are the names of the funds and do not in any way indicate the quality of these plans, their future prospects and returns.

** The returns mentioned is the 5-year benchmark return percentage of NIFTY India Consumption Index data as of 31st Oct, 2025, and is not indicative returns of India Consumption Advantage Fund (ULIF08421/11/25InCnsmAdFd101)

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