Investment Objective and Approach

The investment objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of securities that are involved in special situations such as restructurings, turnarounds, spin-offs, mergers & acquisitions, new trends, new & emerging sectors, digitization, premiumization, and other special corporate actions. These situations often create mispricings and undervalued opportunities that the fund aims to exploit for potential capital appreciation.

The Samco Special Opportunities Fund employs a unique, proprietary "DISRUPTION" Model to identify investment opportunities. This model is based on 10 distinct sub-strategies (see image below), each designed to uncover special situations within diverse themes. This systematic approach enables the fund to generate a diverse range of investment ideas, leveraging disruption and special situations to seek out potential growth and value for investors.

The fund demonstrates dynamic flexibility, allowing it to adapt across diverse sectors such as defense, energy, railways, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure. The fund is designed to be universe agnostic, meaning it does not limit its investment scope to companies of a specific market capitalization.

Key Financial Metrics (as of May 2025):

- AUM: ₹149.68 Cr as of 21st May 2025

- Expense Ratio: 0.91 as of 21st May 2025 (Direct Plan)

- Fund Launch Date: 13-06-2024

- Minimum SIP Investment: ₹500, Minimum Lumpsum Investment: ₹5,000

- CAGR return: -15.10% since inception

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by an experienced team of professionals from Samco Asset Management:

Ms. Nirali Bhansali - She started as a senior analyst at Samco Securities Ltd. and has been the Head of Equity Research. She has over 7 years of work experience with more than 5 years capital markets and investment research. Ms. Nirali Bhansali joined Samco Securities Ltd. as a senior analyst and later became the Head of Equity Research. She has more than seven years of work experience, including more than five years in capital markets and investment research, and she was instrumental in developing diversified long-term stock baskets for the Stock Basket product by delving into the business models.

Mr. Dhawal Dhanani - Mr. Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani began his career at Samco Securities Ltd as an equities research analyst. Mr. Dhawal G Dhanani has over five years of work experience - including more than two years in capital markets and investment research and is known for his in-depth investigation of various Indian firms' business models and computational crux. His multidisciplinary approach and working knowledge of fundamentals have contributed to achieving the primary goal of helping long-term investors through smart suggestions.

Mr. Umeshkumar Mehta - Mr. Umeshkumar Mehta has over 25 years of experience in Indian Capital Markets. His role involves overseeing investment strategies and managing assets across diverse portfolios. He has profound knowledge of financial markets, believes in data driven approach to investments and draws lessons from financial markets histories.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Samco Asset Management Private Limited was established as part of the Samco Group, founded by Jimeet Modi who is currently the CEO of the company. Jimeet Vipul Modi is a Chartered Accountant, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Rank Holder), and Chartered Financial Analyst(CFA), USA. He has experience auditing large firms and a deep first-hand understanding of the functioning of large multi-billion-dollar businesses.

In 2015, Jimeet founded SAMCO Securities to assist small investors in stock markets. The AMC was formed in 2021 as an extension of the group's financial services offerings.

Key AMC Statistics:

- Samco Mutual Fund AMC is also supported by a healthy net worth of Rs. 978 Crores.

- The company also has 5000+ partners in 100+ metro and non-metro cities and serves 1,00,000+ in India.

- Total AUM: ₹2,824.68 Cr. across all schemes

- Number of Schemes: 12

Samco's mission is to provide retail investors access to sophisticated financial technology that can assist them in creating wealth at a lower cost. As a sponsor, Samco Securities Limited is responsible for discharging its functions and responsibilities towards the fund in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (MF) Regulations.

Should I Invest in Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

Suitable for:

- Investors seeking exposure to special situation opportunities across market capitalizations

- Those comfortable with thematic investing and higher risk tolerance

- Long-term investors who can ride through market volatility

- Investors looking for a universe-agnostic approach to equity investing

Key Considerations:

- The fund is relatively new, launched on 13-06-2024, with limited track record

- The 1-year returns were -15.23%, reflecting the fund's recent performance challenges

- The fund is rated Very High risk

- Exit load of 1% applies for redemptions within the specified period

Investment Strategy Benefits:

- Dynamic flexibility to capitalize on emerging opportunities across sectors

- Proprietary DISRUPTION model with 10 distinct sub-strategies

- Professional management by experienced fund managers

- Universe-agnostic approach allowing investments across market caps

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

The NAV fluctuates daily based on market movements. You can check the current NAV on the Allvest platform or the fund's official website for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

The AUM (Assets Under Management) is ₹149.68 Cr as of 21st May 2025. The AUM represents the total market value of assets managed by the fund.

What is the expense ratio of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

The expense ratio is 0.91 as of 21st May 2025 for the Direct Plan. This is the annual fee charged for managing your investments.

What are the returns of Samco Special Opportunities Fund since inception?

The fund has given a CAGR return of -15.10% since inception. Being a newly launched fund, the performance reflects its initial phase in volatile market conditions.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹500. This makes it accessible for retail investors to start systematic investment planning.

How do I invest in Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

You can invest in Samco Special Opportunities Fund through Allvest's platform by completing your KYC documentation and choosing between lump sum or SIP investment options.

How to start a SIP in Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

Start your SIP through Allvest by selecting the fund, choosing your investment amount (minimum ₹500), setting the frequency, and completing the investment process online.

How do I automate an SIP in Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

Set up automated SIP through Allvest by providing bank mandate for automatic deductions. This ensures regular investments without manual intervention on each due date.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

You can redeem your investment through Allvest's platform by placing a redemption request. Note that an exit load of 1% may apply based on the holding period.