WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund - Regular Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Generated +9.7% annualized alpha (excess return) over its benchmark.
- Expense ratio (2.83%) is higher than category median (2.52%), which creates fee drag over time.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +5.29% | +6.32% | -1.03% |
| 3 Months | +0.68% | -0.20% | +0.88% |
| 6 Months | +10.99% | +5.98% | +5.01% |
| 1 Year | +11.34% | +3.90% | +7.44% |
| Since Inception | +15.86% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +11.84% | +4.03% | +7.81% |
| 2025 | +6.03% | +1.43% | +4.60% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -0.17% | +10.02% | +9.93% | +22.67% | 99.7% | 94.9% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-16 | 2025-03-03 | -17.3% | 3 months | 4 months |
| 2025-11-17 | 2026-03-31 | -14.6% | 4 months | 1 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity & Equity related Instruments of special situations theme (including REITs) | 80% - 100%; Equity & Equity related Instruments of other companies (including REITs): 0% - 20%; Money Market Instruments#, Other Liquid Instruments^, Gold and Silver ETFs and units of Domestic Mutual Fund Schemes@: 0% - 20%; Units issued by InvITs: 0% - 10% # Money market instruments include commercial papers, commercial bills, treasury bills, Government securities having an unexpired maturity up to one year, call or notice money, certificate of deposit, usance bills, and any other like instruments as specified by the Reserve Bank of India. ^ Other liquid instruments shall include cash, bank deposits with Scheduled Commercial Banks, Government Securities, Treasury bills, Repo on Government securities and any other instruments as specified by SEBI. @ Units of domestic mutual fund schemes are permitted only in Overnight funds, Liquid funds and Money Market funds. As per Para 3.8.1.c of SEBI Master Circular on Mutual Funds dated March 20, 2026, the Scheme will invest residual portion in equity and equity related instruments, money market instruments and other liquid instruments, gold and silver instruments (ETFs) as permitted by SEBI and in InvITs, subject to the ceilings laid out in SEBI (Mutual Fund) Regulations, 2026 with respect to the respective asset class. |
Investment Objective & Strategy
To generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities presented by special situations such as corporate restructuring (including mergers & acquisitions etc.), government policy and/or regulatory changes, technology led disruption and innovation, new trends, new & emerging sectors, companies/sectors going through temporary unique challenges and other similar instances. 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 2,169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Innovative Opportunities Fund | 7.4 | - | 2.00% | 92.1% | Rs 5,342 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Special Opportunities Fund | 6.0 | - | 2.28% | 114.2% | Rs 1,887 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Manufacturing Fund | 5.7 | - | 2.84% | 86.8% | Rs 766 cr | Compare → |
| Motilal Oswal Services Fund | 6.9 | - | - | 77.0% | Rs 144 cr | Compare → |
| qsif Equity Long Short Fund | 5.9 | - | 3.85% | 65.1% | Rs 830 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund
What is the expense ratio of WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund?
WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 2.83% with a base expense ratio of 1.74%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund?
WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund is managed by Dheeresh Pathak (tenure: 2.4 years since 2024-06-04).
What are the historical returns of WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund?
WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund has a 1-year return of +11.34%.
How large is WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund?
WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund manages assets of Rs 2,169 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund scored on MFIQ?
WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 5.6/10 (Average), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund?
WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 15.12% with a maximum historical drawdown of -17.26%.