Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Regular Plan-Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 79% limits losses during market corrections.
- Generated +6.3% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.26% is lower than category median (2.52%).
- Equities carry market risk; returns fluctuate and recommended investment horizon is 5+ years.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +4.44% | +6.32% | -1.88% |
| 3 Months | +0.52% | -0.20% | +0.72% |
| 6 Months | +10.78% | +5.98% | +4.80% |
| 1 Year | +12.06% | +3.90% | +8.16% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +18.81% | +13.23% | +5.58% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +12.24% | +10.72% | +1.52% |
| Since Inception | +19.30% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +8.88% | +4.03% | +4.85% |
| 2025 | +13.61% | +1.43% | +12.18% |
| 2024 | +21.54% | +20.41% | +1.13% |
| 2023 | +25.39% | +30.70% | -5.31% |
| 2022 | -0.96% | +1.66% | -2.62% |
| 2021 | +32.68% | +30.31% | +2.37% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -9.56% | +16.39% | +13.15% | +62.09% | 87.2% | 67.7% |
| 3-Year Rolling | +9.77% | +17.93% | +18.18% | +22.65% | 100.0% | 58.6% |
| 5-Year Rolling | +10.61% | +15.38% | +14.96% | +21.24% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-18 | 2022-06-20 | -21.2% | 8 months | 13 months |
| 2024-09-27 | 2025-04-07 | -18.2% | 6 months | 5 months |
| 2026-01-02 | 2026-03-31 | -13.5% | 3 months | 2 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Under normal circumstances, the asset allocation of the Scheme will be as follows: | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Equity & Equity related instruments of special situations theme | 80%-100% |
| Other Equity & Equity related instruments - High | 0%-20% |
| Liquid Instruments*, Units of Mutual Fund schemes#, | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Money Market Instruments | 0%-20% |
| Units issued by InvITs | 0%-10% |
| #Liquid, Overnight, Money Market Schemes. | Per Scheme Mandate |
| *as defined by SEBI. | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide long term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities presented by special situations such as corporate restructuring, Government policy change and/or regulatory changes, companies going through temporary but unique challenges and other similar instances. The Scheme does not guarantee/indicate any returns. There can be no assurance that the schemes’ objectives will be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 1,475 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Pioneer Fund | 7.3 | +18.33% | 1.90% | 77.2% | Rs 4,405 cr | Compare → |
| ITI Pharma and Healthcare Fund | 6.6 | +18.46% | 2.57% | 71.7% | Rs 283 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Healthcare Fund | 7.1 | +20.28% | 2.72% | 59.8% | Rs 101 cr | Compare → |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Manufacturing Equity Fund | 6.0 | +19.80% | 2.32% | 100.0% | Rs 1,407 cr | Compare → |
| Aditya Birla Sun Life Pharma and Healthcare Fund | 7.4 | +19.30% | 2.27% | 50.0% | Rs 1,154 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund
What is the expense ratio of Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.26% with a base expense ratio of 1.82%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund is managed by Dhaval Gala (tenure: 2.0 years since 2024-10-31).
What are the historical returns of Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 18.81% and a 5-year CAGR of 12.24%. Its 1-year return stands at +12.06%.
How large is Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund manages assets of Rs 1,475 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund scored on MFIQ?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 7.1/10 (Good), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund?
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 14.38% with a maximum historical drawdown of -21.23%.