Kotak MNC Fund-Regular Plan- Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 75% limits losses during market corrections.
- Generated +12.6% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 2.27% is lower than category median (2.52%).
- Limited historical track record under 3 years; long-term cycle performance is still evolving.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +0.97% | +6.32% | -5.35% |
| 3 Months | -3.69% | -0.20% | -3.49% |
| 6 Months | +3.65% | +5.98% | -2.33% |
| 1 Year | +14.46% | +3.90% | +10.56% |
| Since Inception | +10.14% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +13.33% | +4.03% | +9.30% |
| 2025 | +6.50% | +1.43% | +5.07% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | +1.52% | +16.11% | +18.34% | +27.56% | 100.0% | 82.3% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-05 | 2025-04-07 | -16.9% | 4 months | 5 months |
| 2026-08-18 | 2026-10-23 | -12.5% | 2 months | Not yet recovered |
| 2026-02-26 | 2026-03-23 | -11.3% | 1 months | 1 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Investments Indicative Allocation Equity and Equity related instruments of Multi-National Companies (MNCs) | 80% - 100% Equity and Equity Related instruments Other than Multi-National Companies (MNCs) - 0-20% Debt and Money Market Instruments - 0-20% Units of Gold/Silver ETF - 0-20% Units of InvITs- 0-10% |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a portfolio that is invested predominantly in equity and equity related securities of multi-national companies (MNC). However, there is no assurance that the 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 2,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Active Momentum Fund | 5.8 | - | 3.89% | 48.7% | Rs 564 cr | Compare → |
| Axis India Manufacturing Fund | 7.7 | - | 2.07% | 82.1% | Rs 5,620 cr | Compare → |
| Invesco India Consumption Fund | 6.6 | - | 2.63% | 93.4% | Rs 622 cr | Compare → |
| qsif Equity Long Short Fund | 5.9 | - | 3.85% | 65.1% | Rs 830 cr | Compare → |
| Motilal Oswal Consumption Fund | 7.3 | - | - | 105.4% | Rs 1,204 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Kotak MNC Fund
What is the expense ratio of Kotak MNC Fund?
Kotak MNC Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.27% with a base expense ratio of 1.74%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Kotak MNC Fund?
Kotak MNC Fund is managed by Harsha Upadhyaya.
What are the historical returns of Kotak MNC Fund?
Kotak MNC Fund has a 1-year return of +14.46%.
How large is Kotak MNC Fund?
Kotak MNC Fund manages assets of Rs 2,196 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Kotak MNC Fund scored on MFIQ?
Kotak MNC Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 7.6/10 (Good), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Kotak MNC Fund?
Kotak MNC Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.28% with a maximum historical drawdown of -16.93%.