DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund - Regular - Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Outperformed category benchmark in 95% of historical 3-year rolling periods.
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 60% limits losses during market corrections.
- Generated +6.8% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.09% is lower than category median (2.52%).
- Experienced a maximum drawdown of -49.0% during severe market crashes.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +7.12% | +6.32% | +0.80% |
| 3 Months | +0.48% | -0.20% | +0.68% |
| 6 Months | -0.95% | +5.98% | -6.93% |
| 1 Year | +11.52% | +3.90% | +7.62% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +19.10% | +13.23% | +5.87% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +14.83% | +10.72% | +4.11% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +19.10% | +15.35% | +3.75% |
| 10 Years CAGR | +15.37% | +14.26% | +1.11% |
| Since Inception | +13.53% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +8.65% | +4.03% | +4.62% |
| 2025 | +17.50% | +1.43% | +16.07% |
| 2024 | +13.90% | +20.41% | -6.51% |
| 2023 | +31.19% | +30.70% | +0.49% |
| 2022 | +9.80% | +1.66% | +8.14% |
| 2021 | +42.80% | +30.31% | +12.49% |
| 2020 | +11.54% | +13.54% | -2.00% |
| 2019 | +4.43% | +7.11% | -2.68% |
| 2018 | -15.32% | -5.94% | -9.38% |
| 2017 | +43.15% | +39.22% | +3.93% |
| 2016 | +43.12% | +4.10% | +39.02% |
| 2015 | -1.69% | +1.85% | -3.54% |
| 2014 | +46.77% | +52.06% | -5.29% |
| 2013 | -5.75% | -4.06% | -1.69% |
| 2012 | +11.46% | +26.60% | -15.14% |
| 2011 | -23.22% | -23.05% | -0.17% |
| 2010 | +19.49% | +18.91% | +0.58% |
| 2009 | +95.78% | +77.75% | +18.03% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -40.13% | +19.52% | +10.94% | +126.02% | 67.1% | 69.0% |
| 3-Year Rolling | -13.71% | +15.31% | +18.37% | +42.79% | 86.6% | 94.8% |
| 5-Year Rolling | -0.22% | +14.96% | +14.33% | +34.57% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-12 | 2020-03-23 | -49.0% | 26 months | 9 months |
| 2008-05-21 | 2008-10-27 | -46.2% | 5 months | 9 months |
| 2010-11-09 | 2013-08-06 | -40.0% | 33 months | 10 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| 1. Equity and Equity related Securities of companies domiciled in India, and principally engaged in the discovery, development, production or distribution of Natural Resources and Alternative Energy | 65% - 100% 2. (a) Equity and Equity related Securities of companies domiciled overseas and principally engaged in the discovery, development, production or distribution of Natural Resources and Alternative Energy. (b) Units/shares of (i) BGF - SEF (ii) BGF - WEF and (iii) Similar other overseas mutual fund schemes: 0% - 35% 3. Debt and Money Market Securities: 0% - 20% For detailed asset allocation pattern, please refer to the Scheme Information Document |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The primary investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate capital appreciation and provide long term growth opportunities by investing in equity and equity related securities of companies/ entities domiciled in India whose pre-dominant economic activity is in the: a. discovery, development, production, or distribution of natural resources, viz., energy, mining etc.; b. alternative energy and energy technology sectors, with emphasis given to renewable energy, automotive and on-site power generation, energy storage and enabling energy technologies. The Scheme may also invest a certain portion of its corpus in the equity and equity related securities of companies/entities domiciled overseas, which are principally engaged in the discovery, development, production or distribution of natural resources and alternative energy and/or the units/shares of overseas mutual fund schemes such as BGF – Sustainable Energy Fund, BGF – World Energy Fund and others. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 2,651 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIC MF Infrastructure Fund | 5.3 | +21.17% | 2.61% | 118.6% | Rs 1,185 cr | Compare → |
| DSP India T.I.G.E.R. Fund | 6.3 | +19.07% | 2.02% | 113.1% | Rs 6,401 cr | Compare → |
| quant Healthcare Fund | 6.0 | +19.66% | 3.00% | 91.5% | Rs 443 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Business Cycle Fund | 7.3 | +16.30% | 2.01% | 87.3% | Rs 3,610 cr | Compare → |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Transportation and Logistics Fund | 7.3 | - | 2.18% | 114.9% | Rs 1,815 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund
What is the expense ratio of DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund?
DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.09% with a base expense ratio of 1.7%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund?
DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund is managed by Rohit Singhania.
What are the historical returns of DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund?
DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 19.1% and a 5-year CAGR of 14.83%. Its 1-year return stands at +11.52%.
How large is DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund?
DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund manages assets of Rs 2,651 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund scored on MFIQ?
DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.7/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund?
DSP Natural Resources And New Energy Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 18.02% with a maximum historical drawdown of -48.95%.