Kotak Special Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Generated +10.8% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.28% is lower than category median (2.52%).
- Downside capture of 114% indicates larger drops during broader market downturns.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | -1.06% | +6.32% | -7.38% |
| 3 Months | -1.52% | -0.20% | -1.32% |
| 6 Months | +7.89% | +5.98% | +1.91% |
| 1 Year | +11.31% | +3.90% | +7.41% |
| Since Inception | +4.28% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +10.05% | +4.03% | +6.02% |
| 2025 | +0.94% | +1.43% | -0.49% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -10.53% | +5.11% | +5.67% | +22.15% | 66.7% | 47.7% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-24 | 2025-03-03 | -23.6% | 5 months | 16 months |
| 2026-09-23 | 2026-10-23 | -12.5% | 1 months | Not yet recovered |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Investments Indicative Allocation 1.Equity and Equity Related Instruments of special situations theme | 80%-100% 2.Equity and Equity Related Instruments Other than of special situations theme - 0%-20% 3.Debt and Money Market Instruments- 0-20% 4.Units of Gold/Silver ETF - 0-20% 5.Units of InvITs - 0-10% |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in opportunities presented by Special Situations such as Company Specific Event/Developments, Corporate Restructuring, Government Policy change and/or Regulatory changes, Technology led Disruption/ Innovation or companies going through temporary but unique challenges and other similar instances. However, there is no assurance that the 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 1,887 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund | 5.6 | - | 2.83% | 92.5% | Rs 2,169 cr | Compare → |
| Motilal Oswal Services Fund | 6.9 | - | - | 77.0% | Rs 144 cr | Compare → |
| SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund | 7.4 | - | 2.00% | 92.1% | Rs 5,342 cr | Compare → |
| Baroda BNP Paribas Innovation Fund | 6.0 | - | 2.53% | 89.7% | Rs 900 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Manufacturing Fund | 5.7 | - | 2.84% | 86.8% | Rs 766 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Kotak Special Opportunities Fund
What is the expense ratio of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.28% with a base expense ratio of 1.77%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Kotak Special Opportunities Fund?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund is managed by Devender Singhal (tenure: 2.3 years since 2024-07-25).
What are the historical returns of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund has a 1-year return of +11.31%.
How large is Kotak Special Opportunities Fund?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund manages assets of Rs 1,887 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Kotak Special Opportunities Fund scored on MFIQ?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 6.0/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Kotak Special Opportunities Fund?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 18.76% with a maximum historical drawdown of -23.60%.