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Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth NAV today

AMFI: 147372ISIN: INF082J01382MUTF_IN: QUAN_ESG_BEST_YRMZ9EQuantum Mutual FundSectoral / Thematic funds

NAV ₹23.2000up ₹0.22 (0.96%)

NAV for 27 Oct 2026, against 26 Oct 2026. Declared once a day.

Other plans: Regular Growth ₹21.5900, 0.94%

Fund size
₹88 CrSep 2026
Expense ratio
0.80%23 Oct 2026
P/E
30.730 Sep 2026
Risk level
Very HighAug 2026
Holdings
5130 Sep 2026
Launched
12 Jul 2019

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund returns

Direct Growth plan

Over each window to 27 Oct 2026

OverDirect GrowthRegular GrowthBenchmarkRank in categoryCategory medianMiddle half
1 week−2.23%−2.26%−0.84%–––
1 month−4.33%−4.47%−2.18%102 of 254−4.84%−5.8% to −3.6%
3 months−6.68%−7.02%−5.55%175 of 250−5.21%−7.0% to −2.5%
6 months−2.97%−3.66%−3.24%141 of 250−1.54%−5.2% to +5.0%
1 year−10.18%−11.48%−7.08%204 of 229−3.87%−8.5% to +2.9%
3 years+7.29%+5.83%+10.18%124 of 141+13.05%+9.0% to +18.1%
5 years+5.75%+4.55%+6.35%98 of 106+10.74%+8.3% to +14.9%
10 yearsNeeds 10 years–––+14.11%+11.8% to +15.8%
₹10,000 put in on 12 Jul 2019 is ₹23,200 at the NAV of 27 Oct 2026Over a year and longer, a return is the yearly rate. Benchmark: Nifty 100 ESG TRI, over the same days as the fund. Rank, median and middle half among the Direct plans of Sectoral / Thematic funds, each fund's return to its latest NAV on or before 28 Oct 2026.

At the month end, 30 Sep 2026

OverFundBenchmark
1 year−4.93%−2.99%
3 years+6.89%+9.08%
5 years+6.52%+6.66%
Since launch+12.69%+12.74%
Benchmark: Nifty 100 ESG TRI. Both as the fund house states them for the month.

Return in each calendar year

  • Fund, Direct Growth
  • Nifty 100 ESG TRI
  • Loss
25.80%22.96%Dec 2031.48%32.26%Dec 21−3.09%−2.94%Dec 2225.83%23.36%Dec 2316.54%12.77%Dec 243.18%11.72%Dec 25
Highest year to Dec 2021, +31.5%; lowest year to Dec 2022, −3.1%Above the benchmark in 3 of 6 years

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund SIP returns

₹10,000 on the 1st of every month, valued at the NAV of 27 Oct 2026SIP calculator

PeriodInvestedValue todayInvested against value todaySIP returnAfter stamp dutyStamp duty
1 year12 instalments₹1,20,000₹1,13,732₹1,13,727 after stamp duty−9.74%−9.75%₹6
3 years36 instalments₹3,60,000₹3,50,592₹3,50,574 after stamp duty−1.73%−1.73%₹18
5 years60 instalments₹6,00,000₹6,74,798₹6,74,764 after stamp duty+4.66%+4.66%₹30
Since Jul 201987 instalments₹8,70,000₹12,18,819₹12,18,771 after stamp duty+9.16%+9.16%₹38

10 years: Launched 12 Jul 2019, needs 10 years of history.

A SIP that rises every year: Step-up SIP calculator

Rolling returns

Per cent a year, every window from 12 Jul 2019 to 27 Oct 2026

Lowest to highestAverage
LowestAverageHighestEnded higher
1 year1,554 windows−11.4%+17.3%+97.4%79.5%
3 years1,057 windows+6.0%+15.7%+30.4%100.0%
5 years566 windows+5.5%+15.9%+25.9%100.0%
10 yearsLaunched 12 Jul 2019, needs 11 years of history
Every 3 and 5-year window ended higher than it started.

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund expense ratio and exit load

Per cent of the money invested, a year. Each month shows its last day filed; the parts were redefined from Apr 2026.

Regular over direct
1.44 ptsA year, on 23 Oct 2026
Direct, 30-day average
0.80%Over the last 30 days filed
Regular, 30-day average
2.24%Over the last 30 days filed

Total expense ratio, month by month

  • Regular plan
  • Direct plan
2.28%0.74%2.24%0.80%Sep 23Feb 24Jul 24Dec 24May 25Oct 25Mar 26Oct 26
Direct plan highest 0.85%, Nov 2024.Direct plan lowest 0.74%, May 2026.

What the expense ratio is made of

PartDirectRegular
Base expense ratio0.63%1.85%
Brokerage0.02%0.02%
Transaction costsNoneNone
Statutory levies0.15%0.37%
Per cent of assets a year, filed for 23 Oct 2026. The parts add up to that day's total.

Exit load, in the fund house's words

NIL- 10% of units If redeemed or switched out on or before 365 days from the date of allotment, 1%- Remaining 90% of units if redeemed or switched out on or before 365 days from the date of allotment, NIL – If redeemed or switched out after 365 days from the date of allotment

Buying and selling

Lump-sum purchases
Accepted
Minimum investment
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Minimum redemption
₹0
SIP
Accepted
STP, transfers to another fund
Not accepted
SWP, regular withdrawals
Accepted
Switches
Accepted
Lock-in
None
SIP instalments, at least
Daily 30, WeeklyFortnightly -10, MonthlyQuarterly – 12
As listed for this plan on 28 Oct 2026.

How Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund is taxed

Taxed as an equity fund where it keeps 65% or more in shares of listed Indian companies: gains on units held over 12 months are taxed at 12.5% above ₹1.25 lakh a year, and gains on units held 12 months or less at 20%. Otherwise, gains on units held over 24 months are taxed at 12.5%, and gains on units held 24 months or less at the income tax slab rate.

Rules in force from 1 Apr 2025, checked 27 Oct 2026. Surcharge and cess are not included.

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund AUM

₹ crore, every plan of the fund together.

Average assets
₹94 CrQuarter to Sep 2026
In the direct plans
84.9%Of the quarter's average

Average assets by quarter, by plan

  • Regular plans
  • Direct plans
₹83 Cr₹1 Cr₹14 Cr₹80 CrSep 19Sep 20Sep 21Sep 22Sep 23Sep 24Sep 25Sep 26
Largest ₹107 Cr, quarter to Sep 2025.

Assets at each month end

₹109 Cr₹17 Cr₹88 CrJul 20May 21Mar 22Jan 23Nov 23Sep 24Jul 25Sep 26
Highest ₹109 Cr, Jun 2025.Lowest ₹17 Cr, Jul 2020.

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund portfolio

Portfolio disclosed for 30 Sep 2026.

Holdings on 30 Sep 2026

TVS Motor CompanyAutomobilesLarge cap49th6.32%5.5713,577Jul 2019or earlier
HDFC BankBanksLarge cap2nd4.05%3.5750,365Sep 2019
MaricoAgricultural Food & other ProductsMid cap110th3.76%3.3142,122Jul 2019or earlier
The Federal BankBanksMid cap150th3.58%3.1699,549May 2023
Persistent SystemsIT - SoftwareMid cap129th3.39%2.995,661Mar 2021
VA Tech WabagOther UtilitiesSmall cap601st3.24%2.8613,859Jul 2025
BoschAuto ComponentsMid cap101st3.02%2.67566Oct 2020
Bajaj FinanceFinanceLarge cap7th2.91%2.5626,705Oct 2024
HDFC Life Insurance CompanyInsuranceLarge cap65th2.76%2.4446,730Sep 2022
ION Exchange (India)Other UtilitiesSmall cap749th2.32%2.0549,762Mar 2025
ICICI Lombard General Insurance CompanyInsuranceMid cap122nd2.20%1.9412,202Mar 2024
Titan CompanyConsumer DurablesLarge cap18th2.17%1.914,163Jul 2019or earlier
Mahindra & MahindraAutomobilesLarge cap14th2.16%1.916,462Jul 2019or earlier
Hitachi Energy IndiaElectrical EquipmentLarge cap85th2.15%1.90619Dec 2024
Amber Enterprises IndiaConsumer DurablesSmall cap302nd2.12%1.872,805Dec 2025
Weight is per cent of the fund's net assets; value in ₹ crore.
Largest holding
6.32%TVS Motor Company
Top 5 holdings
21.10%
Top 10 holdings
35.35%
Effective holdings
40.1Taken over 98.46% of the fund

Asset allocation

  • Indian shares98.46%
  • Cash and receivables1.54%
Per cent of the fund's net assets.

Large, mid and small cap

  • Large cap40.92%Category 49.50%
  • Mid cap27.47%Category 21.62%
  • Small cap31.61%Category 26.68%
Per cent of the fund's Indian shares. By the list for the six months to Jun 2026. Category is the average of 249 Sectoral / Thematic funds.

Sector allocation

12sectors
  • Financial Services25.83%Category 21.68%
  • Automobile And Auto Components21.37%Category 9.16%
  • Consumer Durables11.11%Category 3.48%
  • Information Technology9.45%Category 5.12%
  • Fast Moving Consumer Goods6.66%Category 4.73%
  • Healthcare5.94%Category 12.70%
  • Utilities5.56%Category 0.07%
  • Capital Goods4.98%Category 9.90%
  • Chemicals3.43%Category 1.97%
  • Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels1.62%Category 3.38%
  • Construction Materials1.33%Category 1.25%
  • Telecommunication1.18%Category 2.99%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, less the futures sold on its shares, Sep 2026. Category is the average of 254 Sectoral / Thematic funds.

Sector allocation month by month

13 months
Financial Services11 companies25.83%26.35%26.65%28.05%28.69%27.60%27.45%29.30%28.30%28.27%26.99%25.68%
Automobile And Auto Components9 companies21.37%21.29%20.31%18.71%18.45%18.03%18.57%19.81%20.18%20.06%20.09%19.97%
Consumer Durables8 companies11.11%11.56%12.57%12.48%12.29%12.42%11.73%10.73%9.27%9.37%9.51%9.68%
Information Technology5 companies9.45%9.61%9.53%8.29%9.64%9.54%10.56%9.47%11.90%11.44%11.49%10.87%
Fast Moving Consumer Goods3 companies6.66%6.56%6.64%6.56%6.67%6.51%6.22%5.96%6.41%6.77%7.89%8.00%
Healthcare4 companies5.94%5.62%5.71%5.82%5.74%4.94%4.90%4.91%4.86%5.16%4.76%4.60%
Utilities2 companies5.56%4.75%5.01%5.53%4.50%4.52%3.59%3.40%2.91%2.75%2.45%2.61%
Capital Goods3 companies4.98%4.97%4.54%4.67%3.97%4.94%4.55%4.16%3.48%3.31%4.18%3.66%
Chemicals3 companies3.43%3.38%3.45%3.65%3.83%4.06%3.66%3.78%3.73%3.65%3.68%3.84%
Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels1 company1.62%1.40%1.39%1.87%1.86%1.86%1.94%1.83%1.75%1.75%1.74%1.77%
Construction Materials1 company1.33%1.15%1.13%0.96%1.11%0.93%0.98%1.01%1.03%1.01%1.01%1.18%
Telecommunication1 company1.18%1.13%1.14%1.34%1.34%1.07%0.90%0.93%0.89%1.14%1.12%1.17%
Per cent of the fund's net assets, less the futures sold on its shares, at each month end, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026; the line runs from Sep 2025.

Bought and sold

Sep 2026 against Aug 2026, position by position.

Positions changed, month by month

  • New
  • Added
  • Trimmed
  • Sold out
111113Oct 2501420Nov 2511735Dec 250460Jan 2604171Feb 2626121Mar 2601611Apr 2601221May 261190Jun 260860Jul 260411Aug 260030Sep 26
New positions
0
Sold out
0
Added to
0
Trimmed
3
Unchanged
48
Traded at least
0.00%
Weight that moved
3.21%

Changes in Sep 2026

Bajaj FinanceTrimmed2.91%3.46%−0.55 pts−4,651
Computer Age Management ServicesTrimmed1.81%2.06%−0.25 pts−1,474
Castrol IndiaTrimmed1.62%1.40%+0.22 pts−1,268
Weights are per cent of the fund's net assets; a change in weight is in percentage points.

Holdings month by month

HoldingOct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26Sep 26
TVS Motor Company5.87%Cut5.87%6.21%6.23%Cut6.03%Cut5.69%Cut5.32%5.15%5.29%6.07%Cut6.16%6.32%
HDFC Bank3.97%Added4.52%Added5.09%Added5.00%4.93%4.54%Cut4.31%4.19%4.37%Cut3.91%3.73%4.05%
Marico3.10%3.07%3.23%3.14%Cut3.40%Cut3.62%3.54%Added3.78%3.83%3.80%3.61%3.76%
The Federal Bank1.39%1.50%1.56%1.77%1.90%1.98%Added2.27%Added2.70%Added3.18%Added3.70%Added3.71%3.58%
Persistent Systems3.27%3.49%3.46%3.49%2.82%3.32%2.94%3.21%2.66%3.26%3.31%3.39%
VA Tech Wabag0.94%Added1.00%Added1.17%Added1.37%Added1.76%Added1.94%Added2.48%Added2.53%3.32%2.84%Cut2.86%3.24%
Bosch1.96%1.88%1.99%Added2.11%2.17%1.96%2.21%2.26%2.46%2.41%2.96%3.02%
Bajaj Finance3.10%3.06%2.93%2.89%3.19%2.83%Cut3.08%Added3.11%Added3.43%3.71%3.46%2.91%Cut
HDFC Life Insurance Company2.42%Added2.61%Added2.96%Added3.03%3.06%2.88%2.68%Added3.03%Added2.93%2.66%2.65%2.76%
ION Exchange (India)1.67%1.45%1.58%1.54%1.64%1.65%2.04%Added1.97%Added2.21%2.17%1.89%2.32%
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company3.13%3.18%Added3.28%Added3.18%3.33%Cut3.03%Cut2.81%Added2.98%Added2.41%Cut2.05%Cut2.00%2.20%
Titan Company1.59%1.65%1.82%Added1.87%2.00%Cut1.98%Cut1.98%1.85%1.99%2.10%2.22%2.17%
Mahindra & Mahindra2.30%Cut2.57%Added2.65%Added2.57%2.73%Added2.41%Cut2.27%2.25%2.16%Cut2.28%2.22%2.16%
Hitachi Energy India1.21%1.50%1.26%Added1.36%1.73%Cut1.88%2.34%2.70%2.35%Cut2.06%2.18%2.15%
Amber Enterprises India––1.23%Bought1.26%Added1.92%Added1.80%1.99%1.81%Cut1.78%1.97%Added2.23%Added2.12%
Per cent of the fund's net assets at each month end, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. Under it, the change on the fund's previous month. "After a gap" is a holding after a month with no portfolio on record, so when it was bought is not known; "Not filed" is one gone across such a gap.

Portfolio turnover, per cent of assets a year

  • Turnover
14.68%Jul 2018.31%Aug 2017.32%Sep 2017.83%Oct 2018.43%Nov 2018.93%Dec 2017.51%Jan 2116.18%Feb 2116.01%Mar 2114.04%Apr 2112.27%May 2114.03%Jun 2112.92%Jul 2111.93%Aug 2112.67%Sep 2113.42%Oct 2111.99%Nov 218.47%Dec 218.23%Jan 227.95%Feb 226.28%Mar 228.88%Apr 2211.88%May 2211.84%Jun 2212.45%Jul 2218.46%Aug 2219.20%Sep 2218.56%Oct 2219.24%Nov 2219.05%Dec 2220.11%Jan 2320.51%Feb 2324.45%Mar 2321.70%Apr 2319.34%May 2320.48%Jun 2320.37%Jul 2317.35%Aug 2317.94%Sep 2317.64%Oct 2318.01%Nov 2319.04%Dec 2319.84%Jan 2422.70%Feb 2423.13%Mar 2428.87%Apr 2427.40%May 2424.65%Jun 2424.35%Jul 2420.74%Aug 2419.76%Sep 2418.17%Oct 2417.43%Nov 2417.94%Dec 2421.34%Jan 2517.66%Feb 2517.42%Mar 2515.56%Apr 2513.77%May 2513.04%Jun 2514.68%Jul 2514.44%Aug 2513.66%Sep 2520.59%Oct 2521.02%Nov 2524.77%Dec 2523.38%Jan 2627.00%Feb 2626.40%Mar 2627.51%Apr 2624.17%May 2622.32%Jun 2620.45%Jul 2621.12%Aug 2621.41%Sep 26
Highest 28.9% in Apr 2024

Risk ratios

NAV to 27 Oct 2026

Each bar runs from the lowest to the highest figure among the Direct plans of Sectoral / Thematic funds (130 funds) over the same 3 years; the tick is their average and the dot this fund.

How much the NAV moves

Standard deviation15.98%
12.76%Lowest17.49%Average of 138 funds31.25%Highest
Downside deviation11.00%
5.67%Lowest10.73%Average of 138 funds16.26%Highest
Sharpe ratio0.13
−0.56Lowest0.47Average of 138 funds1.19Highest
Sortino ratio0.17
−0.68Lowest0.75Average of 138 funds2.32Highest

Against Nifty 100 ESG TRI

Beta1.01
0.63Lowest0.93Average1.21Highest
Alpha−2.24 pts
−6.37 ptsLowest+1.93 ptsAverage of 93 funds+12.46 ptsHighest
R-squared95.3
42.9Lowest87.3Average98.2Highest
Correlation0.98
0.66Lowest0.93Average0.99Highest
Upside capture92.9%
65.5%Lowest99.0%Average134.6%Highest
Downside capture101.1%
45.6%Lowest87.9%Average118.1%Highest
Information ratioTo 30 Sep 2026−0.46

Largest falls

Largest overFallHigh onLow onBack at the high
1 year−16.48%2 Jan 202630 Mar 2026Not yet
3 and 5 years−19.79%27 Sep 202430 Mar 2026Not yet
Since Jul 2019−33.15%24 Jan 202023 Mar 202026 Aug 2020

Risk level by month

MonthsFundBenchmark
Oct 2021 to Aug 202659 monthsVery HighVery HighNifty 100 ESG TRI
Apr 2021 to Sep 20216 monthsVery HighNifty 100 ESG TRI
The riskometer at each month end, the fund's and its benchmark's. A month with none on record is left out.

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund managers

Managers now

Manager
Chirag MehtaPrimaryJul 2019+12.08%a year+12.59%−0.51 pts––7₹2,018 Cr₹1,469 Cr alone
Rajorshi PalitAssociateNov 2024−3.61%a year+0.26%−3.87 pts9.3%8.3%1₹88 Cr
Returns are the direct plan's growth NAV, from the day each took over to the latest NAV, beside the benchmark over the same days.

Other funds they run

Fund
Quantum Gold ETFChirag MehtaJun 2024–––₹773 Cr
Quantum Gold ETF FOFChirag MehtaMay 2011+11.37%a year––₹570 Cr
Quantum Small Cap FundChirag MehtaNov 2023+9.00%a year––₹262 Cr
Quantum Diversified Equity All Cap Active FOFChirag MehtaNov 2013+13.64%a year––₹134 Cr
Quantum Ethical FundChirag MehtaDec 2024−2.62%a year−5.84%+3.22 pts₹126 Cr
Quantum Flexi Cap FundChirag MehtaSep 2026−5.30%over 46 days––₹65 Cr
The ten largest by assets, by manager. Returns are the direct plan's.

Portfolio overlap

Funds holding the most of the same securities, by weight.

Closest funds in the category

Quantum Ethical FundQuantum Mutual Fund58.41%32
Baroda BNP Paribas ESG Best-in-Class Strategy FundBaroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund27.19%14
Aditya Birla Sun Life ESG Integration Strategy FundAditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund25.14%13
UTI Quant FundUTI Mutual Fund23.68%20
Baroda BNP Paribas Business Cycle FundBaroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund21.81%12
360 ONE Quant Fund360 One Mutual Fund21.07%9
ICICI Prudential Quant FundICICI Prudential Mutual Fund20.73%12
Sundaram Multi-Factor FundSundaram Mutual Fund20.47%14
DSP Quant FundDSP Mutual Fund20.21%11
SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy FundSBI Mutual Fund20.16%10
Portfolios for Sep 2026. Overlap is per cent of the portfolio the two funds hold in common.

Overlap with the fund house's other funds

Quantum Ethical FundQuantum Mutual Fund58.41%
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver FundQuantum Mutual Fund25.41%
Quantum Small Cap FundQuantum Mutual Fund9.65%
As the fund house states it, for Sep 2026.

Changes to the fund

Newest first.

  1. 2026

    • 1 AprExpenseExpense ratio stated under the new rules: a base ratio, with brokerage, levies and GST on top

Fund details

Objective

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.

Asset allocation

  • 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

Type of scheme

An Open-ended equity scheme investing in companies following Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) theme assessed through a Best In Class Strategy.

Stated category
Thematic Scheme
Benchmark
Nifty 100 ESG TRI
Risk level at launch
High Risk
New fund offer
21 Jun 2019 to 5 Jul 2019
Units first allotted
12 Jul 2019
Open for sale again
19 Jul 2019
Price at the offer
₹10 a unit
Minimum at the offer
₹500

Plans and codes

PlanAMFI codeISINMUTF_INFirst NAV
Direct Growth147372INF082J01382QUAN_ESG_BEST_YRMZ9E12 Jul 2019
Regular Growth147371INF082J01390QUAN_ESG_BEST_1LBH53N12 Jul 2019

This fund

Factsheet

Statement of additional information

Annual report

Portfolio overlap disclosure