The Quant Small Cap Fund is a mutual fund scheme designed to generate capital appreciation by investing predominantly in a diversified portfolio of small- cap companies. As of September 17, 2025, the fund's latest net asset value (NAV) is ₹281.42, with assets under management (AUM) totaling ₹28,758.03 crore. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.72% and offers long-term growth opportunities through its focus on small-cap equities. Key details about the Quant Small Cap Fund include:
- Investment Objective: Capital appreciation through small-cap company investments.
- Minimum Investment: ₹5,000 for lump sum and ₹1,000 for Systematic Investment Plan (SIP).
- Asset Allocation: Approximately 93.5% in equity, with the rest in cash, treasury bills, and other instruments.
- Top Sector Allocations: Specialized Finance (10.75%), Pharmaceuticals (9.87%), Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing (9.23%), among others.
- Top Holdings: Reliance Industries Ltd (9.23%), Jio Financial Services Ltd (6.56%), RBL Bank Ltd, and others.
- Performance: One-year return of -7.54%, 3-year return of 25.32%, and 5-year return of 35.41%.
- Volatility: Standard deviation is 18.00, indicating relatively high risk.
- Alpha Ratio: 8.38, showing outperformance relative to expected returns.
This fund is suitable for investors looking for high growth potential through exposure to small-cap stocks, understanding the associated higher volatility and risk compared to larger-cap funds.
