Investment Objective and Approach

The primary objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments of companies that follow the manufacturing theme. However, there is no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

This fund has been launched on 16-08-2023 and follows a thematic investment approach focusing specifically on manufacturing companies. The fund has quickly become the top performer in its category, delivering an impressive 58% return since its launch.

The fund employs an active investment strategy that:

- Takes a unique approach by actively investing in trending stocks, entering at the right time and exiting when the time is right

- Uses quantitative data and predictive analysis to identify trending sectors and stocks, entering at inflection points—when a stock moves from a neglected area to an attractive one

- Has an allocation of 94.45% in Equity, 0% in Debt and 5.55% in Cash related instruments

- Has allocated its equity investments as 63% in large-cap, 19.3% in mid-cap and 18% in small-cap stocks

Fund Managers

Sanjeev Sharma, Vasav Sahgal, Sandeep Tandon, Ankit A. Pande are the current fund managers of this mutual fund.

Key Fund Manager Details:

Sanjeev Sharma:

- Mr. Sharma is one of the most seminal figures in the annals of the Indian banking and Mutual Funds industry. He is currently the Fund Manager of Equity at Quant Mutual Fund

- He has over 2 decades of experience in equity markets, wealth and asset management services, fixed income products, corporate banking, He is also a noted expert in Financial Risk and Risk Management

- Mr. Sharma is a Commerce Graduate and PGDBA (Finance) from Symbiosis, Pune

Ankit A. Pande:

- Mr. Pande has completed his CFA and MBA and Prior to joining Quant Mutual Fund, he has worked for Infosys Finacle. He began his career in equity research in the year 2011

Sandeep Tandon:

- An experienced professional with over 25 years of experience in fund management and equity analysis. He has deep expertise in financial services and derivatives

- He has total work experience of 17 years including 13 years of experience in the financial market

About the Fund House (AMC)

Established in 1996, Quant Mutual Fund is one of the oldest and pioneering mutual funds in India with a legacy of over 22 years in the asset management industry across the country. Quant Mutual Fund was established following the acquisition of Escorts Mutual Fund by Quant Capital Finance & Investments Private Limited, the sponsor, in 2018, which led to the subsequent rebranding. Escorts Mutual Fund, initially incorporated in 1996, stood as one of the oldest fund houses in the country.

Key Highlights:

- The dynamic and active style of money management adapted by Quant mutual fund enables it to generate alpha while safeguarding the interest of its investors

- Its focus on 'Predictive Analytics' has helped it sustain amidst adverse market conditions and to also emerge as one of the top AMCs in India

- As of July 12, 2024, its total AUM was over Rs 94,000 crore

- With a total of 27 mutual fund schemes in its portfolio, Quant Mutual Fund caters to various investment preferences and risk appetites

Under the current framework, Quant Money Managers Limited (QMML) functions as the Asset Management Company for Quant Mutual Fund, with Capital Finance & Investments Pvt. Ltd serving as the sponsor for QMML.

Should I Invest in Quant Manufacturing Fund?

This fund may be suitable for investors who:

Pros:

- The fund has quickly become the top performer in its category, delivering an impressive 58% return since its launch

- Quant Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 23.81% since inception

- Since its launch, the fund has consistently been the top performer in the manufacturing category. This success is achieved through effective management and active strategic portfolio management

- Experienced fund management team with strong track record

- The fund has currently invested most of its money in large companies, which are more established and has kept minimum allocation in mid and small cap companies. This is a wise decision as smaller company's stocks carry high risk. With the current allocations, this fund can perform well in the market

Considerations:

- This is a fund that invests mainly in companies that adhere to the narrow investment mandate mentioned in its investment objective. We believe that investors should avoid funds that have a narrowly defined investment focus such as this one

- Do not invest in this, or any other thematic fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than five years

- Thematic funds carry concentrated risk due to sector-specific focus

- The Quant Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth is rated Very High risk

The fund is ideal for investors seeking exposure to India's manufacturing theme with a long-term investment horizon (minimum 5 years) and high risk tolerance.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Quant Manufacturing Fund?

The latest NAV of Quant Manufacturing Fund Regular - Growth as of 27-12-2024 is 15.3427. NAVs are updated daily after market hours.

What is the AUM of Quant Manufacturing Fund?

The AUM of Quant Manufacturing Fund Regular - Growth is Rs 1042.52 Crs as per the latest available data. AUM represents the total assets managed by the fund.

What is the expense ratio of Quant Manufacturing Fund?

This fund has an expense ratio of 1.37% for regular plans. Direct plans typically have lower expense ratios around 0.76-0.8%.

What are the returns of Quant Manufacturing Fund since inception?

Quant Manufacturing Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 23.81% since inception. The fund was launched in August 2023.

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

The min. SIP amount to invest in this scheme is ₹1000. Minimum Lumpsum Investment is ₹5,000.

How do I invest in Quant Manufacturing Fund?

You can invest in Quant Manufacturing Fund through Allvest by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing between lump sum or SIP mode, and making payment via net banking, UPI, or debit card.

How to start a SIP in Quant Manufacturing Fund?

To start a SIP through Allvest, log in to your account, select Quant Manufacturing Fund, choose "Start SIP" option, set your monthly investment amount (minimum ₹1,000), and set up auto-debit instructions.

How do I automate an SIP in Quant Manufacturing Fund?

Through Allvest's platform, you can set up automatic SIP investments by providing bank mandate for auto-debit. Once configured, your chosen amount will be invested in the Quant Manufacturing Fund automatically, ensuring consistent contributions without manual intervention.

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

Redeeming your investments in Quant Manufacturing Fund Regular - Growth is super easy. If you have invested this fund via MySIPonline, just log into the app, go to the investment section, and place your redemption request. Through Allvest, simply log in to your account and place a redemption request online. Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 15 days.