Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to provide long term capital appreciation by constructing a diversified investment portfolio based on the quality factor theme to provide investors with exposure to companies having strong fundamentals and sustainable competitive advantages, i.e., companies which exhibit long term stability as they may lead to more predictable returns, less volatility, strong management and sustainable growth. This marks India's first actively managed fund dedicated to the Quality Factor theme.

The quality factor focuses on companies with strong fundamentals, signaling their ability to generate consistent earnings and withstand economic stress. Common parameters used to measure quality include return on equity (ROE), low debt-to-equity ratio, relatively stable earnings growth, and strong free cash flow. These criteria suggest that quality companies are financially sound and exhibit resilience, particularly during periods of market uncertainty.

The fund follows a bottom-up stock selection approach to identify companies that demonstrate superior business fundamentals and sustainable competitive advantages across market capitalizations.

Fund Managers

Piyush Baranwal is the Current Fund Manager of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund Direct Growth fund. The fund management team will be led by Ramesh Mantri, Trupti Agarwal, Dheeresh Pathak, and Piyush Baranwal.

Piyush Baranwal has extensive experience in equity research and portfolio management. PGDBM in Finance from Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad and Bachelor of Commerce from University of Lucknow Prior to joining Whiteoak Capital AMC, he was working with Motilal Owal Asset Management Co. Ltd from 2016 till date.

Ramesh Mantri brings significant expertise to the fund management team. Ramesh Mantri, with an extensive experience of 15 years while managing equity & related investments. He is focused on picking quality companies and holds them for a long duration to generate good compounding returns in their funds.

About the Fund House (AMC)

WhiteOak Capital Asset Management Limited is part of the WhiteOak Capital group founded by Prashant Khemka in 2017. 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 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.

Prashant R. Khemka is a CFA, the founder and managing director of WhiteOak Capital Management, and the former CIO of emerging market equities for Goldman Sachs. 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.

The group's performance-first investment culture is founded upon the following four pillars; stock selection-based philosophy, high calibre research team, disciplined analytical process, and balanced portfolio construction framework.

Key Details:

- The AUM of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund - Regular Plan Fund is ₹363 Cr as of 31-Mar-2025

- The expense ratio of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund - Regular Plan is 2.35.

- Minimum Investment Amount: Lump sum minimum amount for WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund is ₹500 and for SIP, it is ₹100.

- Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 1 month.

- The fund will be benchmarked against BSE Quality TRI.

Should I Invest in WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

This fund is suitable for investors seeking:

Pros:

- Exposure to high-quality companies with strong fundamentals

- First actively managed quality factor fund in India

- Professional management by experienced fund managers

- Focus on companies with sustainable competitive advantages

- The fund's thematic focus aligns with the Nifty 200 Quality 30 TRI, which has delivered over 18% CAGR returns for 5-year investment horizons. From April 2005 to December 2024, this index recorded a CAGR of 18.6%.

Considerations:

- Being a new fund, it lacks long-term track record

- The WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund Direct Growth is rated Very High risk.

- Quality stocks may trade at premium valuations

- Performance depends on fund manager's stock selection skills

Ideal For:

- Long-term investors with high risk tolerance

- Those seeking exposure to quality companies

- Investors comfortable with equity market volatility

- Those who believe in the quality investment factor

FAQs

What is today's NAV of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

The NAV varies daily based on market conditions. You can check the latest NAV on Allvest platform or the fund house website for real-time updates.

What is the AUM of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

The AUM of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund - Regular Plan Fund is ₹363 Cr as of 31-Mar-2025

What is the expense ratio of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

The expense ratio of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund - Regular Plan is 2.35. Direct plans typically have lower expense ratios than regular plans.

What are the returns of WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund since inception?

It has delivered 1.75% returns since inception. Being a new fund launched in 2025, it has limited performance history.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

Minimum Investment Amount: Lump sum minimum amount for WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund is ₹500 and for SIP, it is ₹100.

How do I invest in WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform online, the fund house website, or through registered mutual fund distributors. Complete your KYC and start investing with minimum amounts.

How to start a SIP in WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

Log into Allvest platform, select the fund, choose SIP option, set your investment amount (minimum ₹100), select frequency, and set up auto-debit from your bank account.

How do I automate an SIP in WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

Set up auto-debit mandate through Allvest platform by providing bank details and authorization. This will automatically deduct the SIP amount on your chosen dates.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in WhiteOak Capital Quality Equity Fund?

You can redeem through Allvest platform, fund house website, or by submitting redemption forms. Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 1 month.