SBI Energy Opportunities Fund
Direct · GrowthAI Summary
The fund's 1-year SIP XIRR of 3.35% is significantly below the category average of 14.1%, indicating underperformance in the recent period. Over longer horizons, the fund's lump-sum CAGR of 9.07% (1Y) and 4.16% (3Y) has outpaced the NIFTY 50 benchmark, which returned -2.9% and 2.54% respectively, but the absolute returns remain modest. The fund has delivered positive calendar year returns in 2024, 2025, and 2026, but the magnitude is low compared to typical equity fund expectations.
The fund exhibits a maximum drawdown of -0.28%, which is very shallow, but the drawdown duration of 157 days and the lack of recovery indicate prolonged periods of underperformance. The Calmar ratio of 0.0779 (1Y) is low, suggesting poor risk-adjusted returns relative to the drawdown experienced. With a beta of 0.84 (1Y) and 1.03 (3Y+), the fund's volatility is broadly in line with the market, but the downside capture of 75.68% (1Y) shows some downside protection, while upside capture of 90.2% (1Y) indicates it participates less in upswings.
The fund is heavily concentrated in energy-related sectors, with Gas (21.2%), Petroleum Products (19.5%), and Power (16.9%) together accounting for over 57% of the portfolio. Top holdings include Reliance Industries (8.99%), GAIL (7.86%), and ONGC (6.82%), reflecting a strong tilt towards large-cap energy names. With 35 total holdings, the fund offers some diversification within the sector, but the thematic nature limits broader market exposure.
The fund's 1-year XIRR of 3.35% is drastically lower than the category average of 14.1%, placing it in the bottom quartile of its peer group. Over longer periods, the fund's CAGR has consistently beaten the NIFTY 50 benchmark, but the category average XIRR for 3Y (16.82%) and 5Y (16.95%) is far higher than the fund's returns, indicating persistent underperformance relative to peers. The fund's alpha is positive across all time frames, but it is small (0.5-1.7% for 3Y+), suggesting only marginal outperformance over the benchmark.
This fund is suitable for investors with a high risk tolerance and a long-term horizon (7+ years) who are specifically bullish on the Indian energy sector. It is not appropriate for investors seeking consistent short-term returns or those who prefer diversified equity exposure, given the sector concentration and recent underperformance. Investors should be prepared for volatility and the possibility of prolonged drawdowns, as evidenced by the 157-day drawdown duration and lack of recovery.
- Positive alpha over the NIFTY 50 across all time periods, indicating benchmark outperformance.
- Lower downside capture (75.68% in 1Y) suggests the fund loses less than the market during downturns.
- Diversified within the energy theme with 35 holdings, reducing single-stock risk.
- Significant underperformance versus the category average, with 1Y XIRR of 3.35% vs 14.1% for peers.
- High sector concentration in energy (Gas, Petroleum, Power) exposes the fund to sector-specific risks and limits diversification.
- Prolonged drawdown duration (157 days) with no recovery yet, indicating the fund may be stuck in a downturn.
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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 | ₹12.44 L | 3.4% | -37.0% | 19.7% |
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 | 3.4% | 14.4% | 14.1% | -11.1% |
| Duration | Mean | Median | Min | Max | Sharpe | Sortino | % Positive | Cat. Mean | Cat. Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | 2.2% | 1.7% | -13.9% | 29.1% | -0.50 | -0.50 | 56% | — | — |
Calmar Ratio by Duration
Compared against NIFTY 50
| Duration | Alpha | Beta | Upside Capture | Downside Capture | Fund CAGR | Bench CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +10.45 | 0.84 | 90.2% | 75.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| 3 Years | +1.75 | 1.03 | 101.0% | 97.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| 5 Years | +1.13 | 1.03 | 101.0% | 97.9% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| 7 Years | +0.86 | 1.03 | 101.0% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| 10 Years | +0.67 | 1.03 | 101.0% | 97.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| 12 Years | +0.58 | 1.03 | 101.0% | 97.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| 15 Years | +0.52 | 1.03 | 101.0% | 97.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| # | Stock | % of NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliance Industries Ltd. | 8.99% |
| 2 | GAIL (India) Ltd. | 7.86% |
| 3 | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | 6.82% |
| 4 | Gujarat Energy Ltd. | 5.97% |
| 5 | Kalpataru Projects International Ltd. | 5.97% |
| 6 | HEG Ltd. | 4.96% |
| 7 | NTPC Ltd. | 4.52% |
| 8 | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | 4.50% |
| 9 | Thermax Ltd. | 4.40% |
| 10 | Petronet LNG Ltd. | 4.29% |