Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing in a well-diversified portfolio of small cap companies. Quant Small Cap Fund is mandated to invest at least 65 per cent of its assets in small-cap stocks at all times.

The fund follows an active management approach with a focus on:

- Active management & dynamic investing that enables it to generate alpha while safeguarding investor interests

- Focus on 'Predictive Analytics' that has helped it sustain amidst adverse market conditions

- Multi-dimensional research and technology-driven stock selection

- Bottom-up approach for identifying quality small-cap companies with growth potential

Fund Managers

Pushpa Rai is the Current Fund Manager of Quant Small Cap Fund. The fund is also managed by a team including:

- Sanjeev Sharma, Ankit A. Pande, Sandeep Tandon, Varun Pattani, Ayusha Kumbhat

- Mr. Tandon has done his MBA (Finance) and before joining Quant Mutual Fund, he worked with ICICI Securities as Vice President, The Economic Times and IDBI AMC

- Ankit A. Pande - CFA Level III, BSc (Hons) in Economics from University of Warwick, MSc in Behavioural & Experimental Economics from University of East Anglia

About the Fund House (AMC)

Quant Money Managers Limited "QMML" (AMC) was incorporated on December 12, 1995, and was approved to act as an Asset Management Company for the quant Mutual Fund by SEBI vide its letter dated October 30, 2017.

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 of the AMC:

- At the time of acquisition, Escorts Mutual Fund managed an AUM of approximately Rs 235 crore, which has increased to Rs. 40675 crore as of December 2023

- Quant Money Managers Ltd. is an investment management firm that offers diverse investment products across asset classes, with expertise established upon solid foundation of multi-dimensional research and technology

- An impressive philosophy of agile asset allocation, multi-dimensional research, and innovative product offerings have helped the fund house generate a large number of investor folios

Should I Invest in Quant Small Cap Fund?

Quant Small Cap Fund may be suitable for investors who:

Investment Horizon: "When you invest for seven years or more, you can expect gains that comfortably beat the inflation rate as well as returns from fixed income options." Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other small-cap fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than seven years.

Risk Profile: The Quant Small Cap Fund is rated Very High risk. This is a fund that invests in smaller companies. Compared to those that invest in larger companies, such funds tend to fall more when stock prices fall. So while you can expect higher returns in the long term, there will be more severe ups and downs along the way.

Investment Method: Like for all equity funds, you must invest only through the SIP route.

Performance Track Record:

- It has delivered 17.42% returns since inception

- The fund has delivered a CAGR of 18.06 since inception

- Over the past five years, Quant Small Cap Fund has delivered an annualised return of 44.15% as of 27-Jun-2025

Key Financial Metrics (as of August 2025):

- AUM: ₹29462.70 Cr as of 21st August 2025

- Expense Ratio: 0.71 as of 21st August 2025

- Minimum SIP: ₹1000

- Minimum Lumpsum: ₹5,000

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Quant Small Cap Fund?

The Latest NAV as of 26 Aug 2025 is ₹272.26. NAV changes daily based on market movements.

What is the AUM of Quant Small Cap Fund?

The AUM of Quant Small Cap Fund is ₹29462.7 crore as of August 2025.

What is the expense ratio of Quant Small Cap Fund?

The expense ratio of Quant Small Cap Fund is 0.71% as of August 2025.

What are the returns of Quant Small Cap Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered a CAGR of 18.06 since inception. The Quant Small Cap Fund was launched on 7th January 2013.

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

The minimum SIP for Quant Small Cap Fund is ₹1000.

How do I invest in Quant Small Cap Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform by selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lumpsum option, and completing the payment process. The investment will be reflected in your portfolio within 3-5 working days.

How to start a SIP in Quant Small Cap Fund?

Login to Allvest, select Quant Small Cap Fund, choose SIP option, enter your preferred amount and date, then complete the setup through the automated payment process.

How do I automate an SIP in Quant Small Cap Fund?

Through Allvest's auto-invest feature, you can set up automatic monthly investments. Once configured, the chosen amount will be invested automatically on your selected date each month.

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

Access your portfolio on Allvest, select the Quant Small Cap Fund holdings, choose partial or full redemption, and submit the request. Processing typically takes 3-4 business days for credit to your bank account.