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Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund - Regular Plan - Growth

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AMC: Edelweiss Mutual Fund • Category: Sectoral / Thematic • NAV: Rs 9.2285 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #146 in category (#502 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
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Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
  • Generated +3.1% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Limited historical track record under 3 years; long-term cycle performance is still evolving.
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Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 1,388 cr
Category: Rs 804 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
2.67%
Category Median: 2.52%
Base Expense (BER)
1.83%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
-0.06
Category Median: 0.34
Beta
1.03
Category Median: 0.97
Alpha
+3.14%
Category Median: +1.89%
Standard Deviation
16.57%
Category Median: 16.05%
MFIQ Score
4.2/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 5.1/10
1Y return 4.0% against category median 3.9% (+0.0 points).
Risk Management (30%) 3.9/10
Sharpe ratio -0.06 (cat median 0.34), downside capture 91.9%, max fall -26.9%.
Consistency (20%) -/10
Under 3 years of consistency track record.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 3.2/10
Total expense ratio 2.67% vs category median 2.52% (+0.15% points).
Ranked #146 of 221 in Sectoral / Thematic. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +5.19% +6.32% -1.13%
3 Months +0.95% -0.20% +1.15%
6 Months +5.44% +5.98% -0.54%
1 Year +3.95% +3.90% +0.05%
Since Inception -3.66% - -

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 +1.98% +4.03% -2.05%
2025 -3.73% +1.43% -5.16%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -16.02% -0.71% -0.68% +18.92% 47.0% 39.7%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
-0.08
Category: 0.46
R-Squared
0.848
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
102.3%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
91.9%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2024-09-24 2025-02-28 -26.9% 5 months Not yet recovered

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
1. Equity and Equity related instruments (including REITs) selected on the basis of business cycle 80%-100% 2. Other Equity & Equity related instruments (including REITs) - 0%-20% 3. Debt and money market instruments - 0%-20%,4. Units issued by InvITs - 0%-10% Please refer the Scheme Information Document for more details.

Investment Objective & Strategy

The Fund seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity related securities with a focus on navigating business cycles through dynamic allocation between various sectors and stocks at different stages of business cycles in the economy. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme 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 1,388 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Bhavesh Jain
Managing scheme since 2024-07-29
2.3 yrs tenure
Bharat Lahoti
Managing scheme since 2024-07-29
2.3 yrs tenure
Amit Vora
Managing scheme since 2024-07-29
2.3 yrs tenure

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

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.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund

What is the expense ratio of Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.67% with a base expense ratio of 1.83%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.

Who manages Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund is managed by Bhavesh Jain (tenure: 2.3 years since 2024-07-29).

What are the historical returns of Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund has a 1-year return of +3.95%.

How large is Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund manages assets of Rs 1,388 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.

How is Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund scored on MFIQ?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 4.2/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund?

Edelweiss Business Cycle Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.57% with a maximum historical drawdown of -26.91%.