Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund
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Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund has delivered a 1Y SIP XIRR of 18.78% and a 5Y SIP XIRR of 14.48%, outperforming the category average of 14.1% and 16.95% respectively on the 1Y but lagging on longer horizons. Against the NIFTY 50, the fund has generated positive alpha across all periods, including 3.74% over 7Y and 2.97% over 3Y, with lump-sum CAGRs beating the benchmark in every window (e.g., 14.57% vs 11.81% over 7Y). This consistent benchmark outperformance is a notable achievement for a thematic ESG mandate.
The fund exhibits a defensive risk profile, with beta declining from 1.03 over 1Y to 0.81 over longer periods and downside capture of just 80.47% over 15Y, meaning it has historically fallen far less than the benchmark in weak markets. Risk-adjusted returns are solid, with Calmar ratios of 0.49-0.54 across 1Y-5Y windows and only 3 drawdown events exceeding 10%. The maximum drawdown was shallow at -0.33% with a 59-day duration, though full recovery took 156 days.
The portfolio holds 51 stocks with a well-spread top 10, led by TVS Motor Company at 6.07% and HDFC Bank at 3.91%, indicating no single-stock concentration risk. Sector allocation is reasonably diversified, with Automobiles (16.8%), Consumer Durables (12.6%), and Banks (10.3%) as the largest exposures, and meaningful positions in IT, Insurance, and Financials. The largest holding at just over 6% of NAV reflects a genuinely best-in-class selection approach rather than momentum concentration.
The fund trails the category average SIP XIRR over 3Y (14.13% vs 16.82%), 5Y (14.48% vs 16.95%), and 7Y (11.51% vs 16.51%), suggesting peers in the sectoral/thematic space have captured stronger rallies. However, its calendar year returns show good consistency, with positive years in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and only modest losses in 2022 (-3.96%) and 2026 YTD (-1.67%). Its lower volatility and downside capture profile differentiates it from more aggressive thematic peers.
This fund suits investors seeking ESG-focused equity exposure with below-market volatility rather than maximum thematic upside, ideally as a satellite holding within a diversified portfolio. A horizon of at least 5-7 years is appropriate given that its long-term alpha is strongest over 7Y+ periods, while shorter-term SIP returns lag the category. Investors should have moderate risk tolerance, accepting that the fund may underperform in strong bull markets due to its low upside capture of 85-100%.
- Consistent positive alpha versus NIFTY 50 across all measured periods, including 3.74% over 7Y and 2.29% over 10Y
- Strong downside protection with downside capture of 80.47% over long horizons and only 3 drawdown events exceeding 10%
- Diversified 51-stock portfolio with the top holding at just 6.07% of NAV, avoiding single-stock concentration
- SIP XIRR lags the category average across 3Y, 5Y, and 7Y horizons by roughly 2-5 percentage points
- Low upside capture (85.25% over 7Y) means the fund is likely to underperform in sharp bull market rallies
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Gives more importance to longer time periods (10Y, 20Y) than shorter ones (1Y, 3Y). This balances out recent outperformance and gives a more realistic picture of what long-term returns might look like.
The largest peak-to-trough decline in the fund's NAV. Shows the worst-case loss an investor would have experienced at any point in the fund's history.
If you invested ₹1,00,000 every month via SIP, here's how this fund has historically performed across different time horizons.
| Duration | Invested | Median Value | XIRR | Min XIRR | Max XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | ₹12.00 L | ₹12.66 L | 18.8% | -26.2% | 94.6% |
| 3 Years | ₹36.00 L | ₹44.14 L | 14.1% | -2.7% | 27.9% |
| 5 Years | ₹60.00 L | ₹84.60 L | 14.5% | 4.1% | 24.5% |
| 7 Years | ₹84.00 L | ₹1.26 Cr | 11.5% | 9.9% | 12.6% |
SIP returns vs benchmark & category
Annualised SIP return (XIRR) over each rolling horizon — like-for-like, not lump-sum.
| Duration | Fund SIP XIRR | NIFTY 50 | Category avg | Fund edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 18.8% | 14.4% | 14.1% | +4.4% |
| 3 Years | 14.1% | 11.1% | 16.8% | +3.0% |
| 5 Years | 14.5% | 10.4% | 16.9% | +4.1% |
| 7 Years | 11.5% | 10.6% | 16.5% | +0.9% |
| Duration | Mean | Median | Min | Max | Sharpe | Sortino | % Positive | Cat. Mean | Cat. Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 18.0% | 12.6% | -9.4% | 97.4% | 0.56 | 2.57 | 82% | — | — |
| 3 Years | 16.1% | 15.2% | 8.8% | 30.4% | 2.37 | — | 100% | — | — |
| 5 Years | 16.7% | 18.2% | 8.0% | 25.9% | 2.12 | — | 100% | — | — |
Calmar Ratio by Duration
Compared against NIFTY 50
| Duration | Alpha | Beta | Upside Capture | Downside Capture | Fund CAGR | Bench CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +2.32 | 1.03 | 100.1% | 95.9% | -0.9% | -2.9% |
| 3 Years | +2.97 | 0.90 | 93.2% | 88.8% | 10.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 Years | +1.03 | 0.88 | 88.5% | 86.2% | 8.7% | 7.8% |
| 7 Years | +3.74 | 0.81 | 85.3% | 80.6% | 14.6% | 11.8% |
| 10 Years | +2.29 | 0.81 | 85.3% | 80.5% | 9.7% | 7.6% |
| 12 Years | +1.67 | 0.81 | 85.3% | 80.5% | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| 15 Years | +1.08 | 0.81 | 85.3% | 80.5% | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| # | Stock | % of NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TVS Motor Company Ltd | 6.16% |
| 2 | HDFC Bank Ltd | 3.73% |
| 3 | The Federal Bank Ltd | 3.71% |
| 4 | Marico Ltd | 3.61% |
| 5 | Bajaj Finance Ltd | 3.46% |
| 6 | Persistent Systems Ltd | 3.31% |
| 7 | Bosch Ltd | 2.96% |
| 8 | VA Tech Wabag Ltd | 2.86% |
| 9 | HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd | 2.65% |
| 10 | Amber Enterprises India Ltd | 2.23% |