Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by creating a portfolio that is invested predominantly in Equity and Equity related securities of companies engaged in commodity and commodity related sectors. The fund focuses on identifying investment opportunities in commodity and commodity-related businesses across various segments including basic materials, utilities, and energy sectors.

The investment approach combines fundamental analysis with sector-specific expertise to invest in companies that have direct exposure to commodity cycles. This includes businesses involved in mining, oil & gas, chemicals, metals, agriculture, and related industries. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Key investment features:

- Investment Universe: Companies engaged in commodity production, processing, and distribution

- Market Capitalization: Flexibility to invest across large, mid, and small-cap companies in the commodity space

- Sectoral Focus: Primary emphasis on basic materials (53.45%), utilities (25.69%), and energy (19.47%) as of April 2025

- Minimum Investment: ₹5,000 for lump sum and ₹1,000 for SIP

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by an experienced team of fund managers:

Sanjeev Sharma - Sanjeev brings over 15 years of experience to his role as a fund manager. He is responsible for credit risk analysis and discovering new investment opportunities. Some popular funds under Sanjeev Sharma's management include Quant PSU fund, Quant Consumption fund, Quant Teck fund, and Quan Commodities fund. Mr. Sharma is a Commerce Graduate and PGDBA (Finance) from Symbiosis, Pune. He has total work experience of 17 years including 13 years of experience in the financial market. He specializes in identifying crucial inflexion points in securities.

Ankit A. Pande - Ankit holds an experience of more than a decade in Indian equities and a money manager in the mutual fund industry. He started his career in core banking software with Infosys. Some Quant mutual funds that Ankit manages are Quant Small Cap, Quant Value, Quant Infrastructure, etc. He brings technical expertise and analytical skills to commodity sector investing.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Currently, Quant Money Managers Limited (QMML) is the asset management company (AMC) behind Quant Mutual Fund. The QMML AMC offers 26 different mutual fund schemes to investors, of which 20 are equity funds, 3 are debt funds, and the remaining are hybrid schemes. As of 31st December 2023, the Quant Mutual Fund holds 0.93% of the industry's total Assets Under Management (AUM).

Quant mutual fund has over two decades of expertise. They are known for staying ahead of the curve by leveraging advanced technology, and data analytics to analyze market trends and investor behavior. They offer a diverse range of mutual funds, including focused funds, small-cap, mid-cap, and money market funds. Their investment philosophy revolves around staying relevant in a constantly changing financial world by maintaining active strategies. To strengthen this approach further, the company emphasizes "absolute" clarity and promotes an 'unconstrained' work environment.

The AMC's key strengths include:

- Data-driven investment decisions using quantitative models

- Active management approach with dynamic portfolio allocation

- Strong research capabilities in identifying market opportunities

- Focus on technology integration in fund management processes

Should I Invest in Quant Commodities Fund?

This fund may be suitable for investors who:

Consider investing if you:

- Have a high-risk tolerance as this is a thematic equity fund

- Believe in the long-term growth potential of commodity-related sectors

- Want exposure to cyclical sectors like materials, utilities, and energy

- Are comfortable with sector-specific concentration risks

- Have an investment horizon of at least 5-7 years

Key considerations:

- This fund has been launched on 08-12-2023, making it a relatively new scheme with limited track record

- Quant Commodities Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 17.73% since inception as of May 2025

- The AUM (i.e. assets under management) of Quant Commodities Fund is ₹368.02 Cr as of 2nd May 2025. The expense ratio of Quant Commodities Fund Plan is 0.94 as of 2nd May 2025

- High volatility due to commodity price fluctuations and sector concentration

- Performance depends heavily on commodity cycles and global economic conditions

Risk factors to consider:

- Sector concentration risk in commodity-related businesses

- Higher volatility compared to diversified equity funds

- Exposure to global commodity price movements

- Economic cycle sensitivity

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Quant Commodities Fund?

Latest NAV for Quant Commodities Fund is at ₹ 12.46 as of May 2, 2025. NAV changes daily based on market movements of underlying securities.

What is the AUM of Quant Commodities Fund?

The AUM (i.e. assets under management) of Quant Commodities Fund is ₹368.02 Cr as of 2nd May 2025. This represents the total value of assets managed by the fund.

What is the expense ratio of Quant Commodities Fund?

The expense ratio of Quant Commodities Fund Plan is 0.94 as of 2nd May 2025. This is the annual fee charged for fund management and operational expenses.

What are the returns of Quant Commodities Fund since inception?

Quant Commodities Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 17.73% since inception. The fund was launched in December 2023, so this represents performance over approximately 1.5 years.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Quant Commodities Fund?

The minimum investment required to start investing in Quant Commodities Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹1,000 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.

How do I invest in Quant Commodities Fund?

You can invest through Allvest's platform by completing KYC, selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lump sum option, and setting up payment instructions. Investment can also be made through the fund house website or other registered distributors.

How to start a SIP in Quant Commodities Fund?

Through Allvest, select Quant Commodities Fund, choose SIP option, set monthly investment amount (minimum ₹1,000), select investment date, and set up auto-debit instructions from your bank account.

How do I automate an SIP in Quant Commodities Fund?

Set up an auto-debit mandate with your bank through Allvest's platform or use UPI auto-pay for seamless monthly investments. This ensures regular investments without manual intervention each month.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Quant Commodities Fund?

You can redeem units through Allvest's platform, fund house website, or by submitting redemption request forms. Redemption proceeds are typically credited to your registered bank account within 1-3 working days for equity funds.