Overview
Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation and income by predominantly investing in arbitrage opportunities in the cash and derivatives segment of the equity market, and enhance returns with a moderate exposure in equity & equity related instruments.
Investments in Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth are subject to market risks. Please read the offer document carefully before investing to understand the potential market risks and rewards.
Latest NAV
₹ 27.8591
Fund Size (AUM)
₹8043.3 Cr
Risk
Moderately High (Risk rating: 4/10)
Minimum Investment
Lumpsum: ₹ 100
SIP: ₹100
Launch Date
13-Oct-2014
Expense Ratio
0.65%
Exit Load
Exit load for units in excess of 8% of the investment,1% will be charged for redemption within 90 days.
Benchmark
NIFTY Equity Savings Total Return Index
Standard Deviation
5.22
History
Performance & Ratios
1-Year SIP Return
2.14%
3-Year SIP Return
11.24%
5-Year SIP Return
11.81%
Mean Return
7.91%
Alpha
2.84
Beta
0.61
Sharpe Ratio
0.93
Sortino Ratio
1.32
Information Ratio
0.43
Returns
| 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund Returns | 9.18% | 12.02% | 14.25% | 9.31% |
| Category Average | 8.41% | 9.11% | 11.94% | N/A |
| Rank Within Category | 14 | 2 | 9 | N/A |
Holdings (218)
| Company | Sector | Instrument | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Liquid - Plan A - Direct Plan-Growth | None | Mutual Fund | 5.35% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | Communication | Equity | 4.83% |
| Indus Towers Ltd. | Communication | Equity | 4.68% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | Energy | Equity | 3.56% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Financial | Equity | 3.29% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | Automobile | Equity | 2.95% |
| National Bank For Agriculture & Rural Development | Financial | Bonds | 2.81% |
| Vedanta Ltd. | Metals & Mining | Equity | 2.65% |
| NTPC Ltd. | Energy | Equity | 2.37% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | Services | Equity | 2.34% |
Holdings Analysis
Peer Comparison
Peer Comparison
| Fund Name | AUM (₹ Cr) | 1Y Return (%) | 3Y Return (%) | Expense Ratio (%) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | 8043.3 | 9.18 | 12.02 | 0.65 | N/A |
| Edelweiss Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | 577.29 | 11.51 | 11.28 | 0.6 | N/A |
| DSP Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | 2517.21 | 12.76 | 11.08 | 0.41 | N/A |
| SBI Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | 5670.63 | 9.55 | 10.46 | 0.89 | N/A |
| ICICI Prudential Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth | 12854.84 | 9.01 | 8.68 | 0.48 | N/A |
SIP, STP & SWP Details
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP):
Frequency: Monthly
Min Amount: ₹ 100
Multiplier: 1
Systematic Transfer Plan (STP):
Frequency: MONTHLY
Dates: Any day of the month
Min Amount: ₹ 1000
Min Installments: 6
Systematic Withdrawal Plan (SWP):
Frequency: MONTHLY
Dates: Any day of the month
Min Amount: ₹ 1000
Min Installments: 6
AMC Details
Asset Management Company
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund started their mutual fund on 23/06/1998 and its managing total assets of ₹1,10,832 Cr. Its ranked at 7 as per total assets at end of 30th Sep 2017. Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund employs robust strategies to manage market risks, but investments remain subject to market risks. Please read the fund’s documentation for detailed risk management policies.
Kotak Group is India's first NBFC. It has about 80 branches that offer mutual fund services. It also has overseas branches in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, London, New York, Texas, California and Singapore.
Kotak Group has a market capitalization of USD 26.98 Bn and around 46,000+ employees working under it. The asset management company offers various funds across different market capitalization for investors with varying risk appetite and ideal investment duration.
The vision of Kotak mutual funds is to be an ethical market player in the Indian mutual fund industry and it strives to offer the best products to its investors. Kotak has a legacy of many years and therefore, its brand value helps its products to stand-out in the market. The AMC has garnered over 10 lakh customers, within the span of 12 years.
Launch Date
1994-08-05T00:00:00.677Z
Total AUM
₹ 473887.31 Cr
Address
The Capital Building, Behind ICICI Bank, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla ComplexBandra (E) Mumbai 400051
Phone
022-61152100 / 1800-22-2626
Website
Sub Type
Contra
Sub Type Info
Contra funds follow Contrarian strategy which means investing in stocks in contrast to the prevailing sentiment. Minimum investment in equity is 65%.
Tax Impact
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.
Stamp Duty
0.005% (from July 1st, 2020)
Fund Manager Details
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the overall rating calculated?
The overall rating for Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is an aggregate score based on performance metrics (returns over 1, 3, and 5 years), risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe and Sortino ratios), and consistency relative to its category. Ratings are on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest.
What are the top stocks of Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
The top stocks held by Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth include Kotak Liquid - Plan A - Direct Plan-Growth, Bharti Airtel Ltd., Indus Towers Ltd..
Which industries does Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth invest in?
Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth primarily invests in the following industries: None, Communication, Energy.
Who are the fund managers of Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
The fund managers of Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth are Abhishek Bisen and Devender Singhal and Hiten Shah.
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What is the minimum investment for Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth?
The minimum investment for Kotak Equity Savings Fund Direct Growth is ₹100 for lumpsum investments and ₹100 for SIPs.
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