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QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH OPTION

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AMC: Quantum Mutual Fund • Category: Sectoral / Thematic • NAV: Rs 23.46 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #83 in category (#369 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
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Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
  • Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.25% is lower than category median (2.52%).
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Downside capture of 107% indicates larger drops during broader market downturns.
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QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 89.8 cr
Category: Rs 804 cr (too small)
Total Expense (TER)
2.25%
Category Median: 2.52%
Base Expense (BER)
1.85%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
0.19
Category Median: 0.34
Beta
0.88
Category Median: 0.97
Alpha
-3.00%
Category Median: +1.89%
Standard Deviation
13.64%
Category Median: 16.05%
MFIQ Score
4.0/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 1.5/10
3Y CAGR 8.0% vs category median 13.2% (-5.2 points); 5Y CAGR 6.3%.
Risk Management (30%) 3.1/10
Sharpe ratio 0.19 (cat median 0.34), downside capture 106.9%, max fall -33.1%.
Consistency (20%) 5.6/10
100.0% of 3Y rolling windows positive; beat category median in 2 of 5 calendar years.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 7.4/10
Total expense ratio 2.25% vs category median 2.52% (-0.27% points).
Ranked #83 of 221 in Sectoral / Thematic. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +7.61% +6.32% +1.29%
3 Months -1.55% -0.20% -1.35%
6 Months +3.08% +5.98% -2.90%
1 Year -1.88% +3.90% -5.78%
3 Years CAGR +8.02% +13.23% -5.21%
5 Years CAGR +6.26% +10.72% -4.46%
7 Years CAGR +12.18% +15.35% -3.17%
Since Inception +12.33% - -

📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay

See how a regular monthly SIP in QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.

Bank FD Benchmark
7.0% p.a. Fixed Deposit
Total Invested: ₹3,60,000
Maturity Value: ₹4,01,630
Interest Earned: +₹41,630
Actual Historical Performance
QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND
CAGR: +8.02%
Fund Value: Calculating...
Extra Wealth Over FD: +₹0

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 -2.90% +4.03% -6.93%
2025 +1.68% +1.43% +0.25%
2024 +15.12% +20.41% -5.29%
2023 +24.64% +30.70% -6.06%
2022 -3.83% +1.66% -5.49%
2021 +30.55% +30.31% +0.24%
2020 +25.02% +13.54% +11.48%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -12.66% +16.04% +10.66% +95.91% 75.9% 24.3%
3-Year Rolling +4.93% +14.57% +13.88% +29.61% 100.0% 1.8%
5-Year Rolling +4.27% +14.64% +16.39% +24.90% 100.0% 0.0%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
0.26
Category: 0.46
R-Squared
0.872
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
90.4%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
106.9%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2020-01-24 2020-03-23 -33.2% 2 months 5 months
2024-09-27 2026-03-30 -21.5% 18 months Not yet recovered
2021-10-18 2022-06-17 -20.1% 8 months 12 months

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity & Equity Related Instruments of Companies identified based on ESG theme following Best In Class Strategy -80 to 100%, Equity & Equity related Instruments other than above including REITs based on ESG theme following Best In Class Strategy - 0 to 10%, Money Market Instruments & Other Liquid Instruments# - 0 to 20%, Units of InvITs - 0 to 10 Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

The Investment Objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in share of companies identified based on the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) theme following Best in Class Strategy. 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 89.8 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as too small relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Chirag Mehta
Managing scheme since 2019-07-12
7.3 yrs tenure
Rajorshi Palit
Managing scheme since 2024-11-04
2.0 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

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.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
Sundaram Consumption Fund Formerly Known as Sundaram Rural and Consumption Fund 3.1 +8.50% 2.52% 115.0% Rs 1,497 cr Compare →
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Frequently Asked Questions about QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND

What is the expense ratio of QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND?

QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.25% with a base expense ratio of 1.85%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.

Who manages QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND?

QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND is managed by Chirag Mehta (tenure: 7.3 years since 2019-07-12).

What are the historical returns of QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND?

QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND delivered a 3-year CAGR of 8.02% and a 5-year CAGR of 6.26%. Its 1-year return stands at -1.88%.

How large is QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND?

QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND manages assets of Rs 89.8 cr, placing it in the 'too small' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.

How is QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND scored on MFIQ?

QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND holds an MFIQ Score of 4.0/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND?

QUANTUM ESG BEST IN CLASS STRATEGY FUND has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 13.64% with a maximum historical drawdown of -33.15%.