Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in the companies identified based on the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) theme adopting Best in Class Strategy. This fund follows a thematic ESG approach, focusing on companies that demonstrate superior ESG practices within their respective sectors.

The fund manager employs a disciplined investment process to identify companies that not only meet financial criteria but also demonstrate strong environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance standards. This is a Thematic ESG fund where the fund management team has complete freedom to invest in companies of different sizes, depending on where it expects maximum gains. This versatility makes Thematic ESG funds most suitable for equity fund investors, as the job of stock selection is left completely to the fund manager, which is the very idea of investing in a mutual fund.

The fund follows a balanced portfolio construction approach, ensuring diversification across market capitalizations and sectors while maintaining focus on the ESG theme.

Fund Managers

Ramesh Mantri is the current fund manager of this mutual fund. Ramesh Mantri is Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Accountant. He did his MBA at University of Delhi.

He worked at Lodha & Co., CRISIL Ltd, Smith Management Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd, and Ashoka Capital Advisors LLP before joining WhiteOak Capital. Prior to joining WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, he has worked with WhiteOak Capital Management, Ashoka Capital Advisers, Smith Management, and CRISIL.

His extensive experience in equity research and portfolio management across different market segments brings valuable expertise to managing the ESG strategy fund.

About the Fund House (AMC)

WhiteOak Capital Asset Management Limited is part of the WhiteOak Capital Group. White Oak Capital Management is an investment management and advisory firm established by Mr. Prashant Khemka in June 2017, envisioning a performance-centric organization with a strong investment culture. With operations across India, Singapore, Mauritius, the UK, and Switzerland, White Oak Capital has attracted among the largest Foreign Portfolio Investment inflows into India over the last three years.

White Oak Capital Group was founded by Prashant Khemka, formerly CIO of Goldman Sachs Asset Management's India Equity and Global Emerging Markets Equity businesses. Prashant founded White Oak Capital Management in June 2017. Prior to this he was the CIO and lead portfolio manager of GS India Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) during March 2007 to March 2017, and also for the Global Emerging Markets (GEM) Equity during June 2013 to March 2017.

White Oak group entities collectively have Assets Under Management (AUM) of 9.77 Billion USD/85,576 CR INR as of July 2025 with a global client base that includes sovereign wealth funds, pension plans, endowments, individuals and family offices investing into India through a combination of separately managed accounts and investment funds.

The AMC follows a performance-first investment culture based on four key pillars: White Oak Capital has a strong performance-first culture founded on a simple stock selection-based approach and robust risk management. The belief and investment mantra of the seasoned investment team is that outsized returns are earned over time by investing in great businesses at attractive valuations. Accordingly, the team employs a proprietary, cash-flow-based 'Opco-Finco' analytical and valuation framework, providing unique insights in contrast to accounting earnings-based models. From a portfolio construction perspective, the team maintains a balanced portfolio to ensure that alpha generation captures stock-picking ability while consciously avoiding market timing, sector rotation, and other top-down macro bets, which add little or no value.

Should I Invest in WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

This fund is suitable for investors who:

Pros:

- Seek exposure to companies with strong ESG credentials

- Have a long-term investment horizon (5+ years)

- Want professional management in the ESG thematic space

- Are comfortable with equity market volatility

- Believe in sustainable investing practices

Investment Considerations:

- WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund - Regular Plan is 0 years 2 months old. It has delivered 2.69% returns since inception.

- The NAV of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund - Regular Plan is ₹10.2690 as of 06-Jan-2025. The AUM of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund - Regular Plan Fund is ₹59 Cr as of 30-Nov-2024 and the riskometer level is Very High.

- Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹100. Minimum Lumpsum Investment is ₹500.

Risk Factors:

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

- Being a thematic fund, it may have concentrated exposure to specific sectors

- ESG investing is still evolving in the Indian market

Tax Implications:

- Returns are taxed at 20%, if you redeem before one year. After 1 year, you are required to pay LTCG tax of 12.5% on returns of Rs 1.25 lakh+ in a financial year.

FAQs

What is today's NAV of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

The Latest NAV as of 14 May 2025 is ₹10.31. The NAV is updated daily and reflects the current market value of the fund's holdings.

What is the AUM of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

The AUM of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund is ₹59 Cr as of 30-Nov-2024. The AUM indicates the total value of assets managed by the fund.

What is the expense ratio of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

The expense ratio of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund - Regular Plan is 2.36. This represents the annual fee charged for fund management and operations.

What are the returns of WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund since inception?

It has delivered 2.69% returns since inception. The fund is relatively new, being operational for approximately 2 months as per available data.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹100. This makes it accessible for investors looking to start with small amounts.

How do I invest in WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform by completing KYC, selecting the fund, and choosing between SIP or lump sum investment options. The process is completely digital and user-friendly.

How to start a SIP in WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

Register on Allvest, complete your KYC verification, search for the fund, select SIP option, choose your investment amount (minimum ₹100), and set up auto-debit instructions for seamless monthly investments.

How do I automate an SIP in WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

Through Allvest, you can set up automated SIP by providing bank account details for auto-debit. The system will automatically deduct the specified amount monthly and invest in the fund.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in WhiteOak Capital ESG Best-In-Class Strategy Fund?

You can redeem your investment through Allvest platform anytime as there's no lock-in period. Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 1 month. Processing typically takes 1-3 business days for credit to your bank account.