SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan - Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Generated +10.4% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.0% is lower than category median (2.52%).
- Limited historical track record under 3 years; long-term cycle performance is still evolving.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +5.58% | +6.32% | -0.74% |
| 3 Months | +3.40% | -0.20% | +3.60% |
| 6 Months | +18.74% | +5.98% | +12.76% |
| 1 Year | +12.05% | +3.90% | +8.15% |
| Since Inception | +3.93% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +10.56% | +4.03% | +6.53% |
| 2025 | -2.17% | +1.43% | -3.60% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -8.66% | +1.43% | +0.98% | +13.47% | 55.4% | 35.5% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-23 | 2026-03-31 | -21.4% | 18 months | 4 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to provide investors with opportunities for long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments of companies that seeks to benefit from adoption of innovative strategies & theme. However, 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 5,342 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as stretched 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 Manufacturing Fund | 5.7 | - | 2.84% | 86.8% | Rs 766 cr | Compare → |
| WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund | 5.6 | - | 2.83% | 92.5% | Rs 2,169 cr | Compare → |
| qsif Equity Long Short Fund | 5.9 | - | 3.85% | 65.1% | Rs 830 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Special Opportunities Fund | 6.0 | - | 2.28% | 114.2% | Rs 1,887 cr | Compare → |
| Axis India Manufacturing Fund | 7.7 | - | 2.07% | 82.1% | Rs 5,620 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund
What is the expense ratio of SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund?
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.0% with a base expense ratio of 1.59%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund?
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund is managed by Vivek Gedda (tenure: 1.3 years since 2025-08-01).
What are the historical returns of SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund?
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund has a 1-year return of +12.05%.
How large is SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund?
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund manages assets of Rs 5,342 cr, placing it in the 'stretched' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund scored on MFIQ?
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 7.4/10 (Good), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund?
SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.42% with a maximum historical drawdown of -21.42%.