Quant Focused Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 10, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Quant Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹105.3497 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹850 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 13.36%, 13.41% and 13.91%, respectively, and it sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that it suits investors who can accept higher near-term fluctuation in exchange for a strategy that has held a fairly steady long-term compounding profile.
The fund has stayed ahead of its benchmark across all the stated periods, but the edge is much smaller over 1 year than over 3 years and 5 years. That mix suggests a fund that has been more resilient than the index over time, while still showing some short-term softness recently.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹105.3497 as of 09 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹850 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% |
| Launch Date | 07 Jan 2013 |
| Min SIP | ₹1,000 |
| Risk Category | High Risk |
| Benchmark | Nifty 50 |
| Fund Category | Equity |
| Exit Load | 1% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D |
| Fund Managers | Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani, Ayusha Kumbhat |
The fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani and Ayusha Kumbhat.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -0.32% | -4.69% |
| 3M | 6.12% | 0.93% |
| 1Y | 13.36% | -7.16% |
| 3Y | 13.41% | 6% |
| 5Y | 13.91% | 5.87% |
Recent behaviour is softer than the longer horizon suggests, but it is still better than the benchmark. The 1-month result was negative, yet the loss was much milder than the benchmark’s decline, which tells us the fund has remained comparatively steadier in a weak stretch.
Over 3 months, the fund recovered better than the benchmark and reached a higher return level, which supports the idea that it can participate when markets stabilise. The 1-year figure is also clearly ahead of the benchmark, although the margin is narrower than what we see over 3 years and 5 years.
The longer record is more important here because it shows a consistent gap in favour of the fund over the index. Both the 3-year and 5-year returns are comfortably above the benchmark, so the fund has not relied only on a recent rebound to look good. At the same time, the flatter 1-year and 3-year numbers tell us that the recent pace has been more measured than the fund’s long-run trend.
Put simply, the performance pattern looks uneven in the short run but constructive over full market cycles. For investors, that means this is better assessed as a higher-risk equity strategy that has rewarded patience rather than as a smooth month-to-month compounder.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Should you BUY or HOLD Quant Focused?
A fund’s past returns alone don’t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.
The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quant Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan | 13.36% | 13.41% | 13.91% |
| Motilal Oswal Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan | 28.74% | 13.96% | 10.67% |
| Old Bridge Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan | 18.69% | Data not available | Data not available |
| ITI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan | 14.02% | 18.86% | Data not available |
| SBI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan | 14% | 15.94% | 12.38% |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
On 1-year returns, the fund is below Motilal Oswal Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan and also trails ITI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan and SBI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan by a smaller margin. That means the recent showing is respectable, but not the strongest among the peer set shown here.
The picture improves when we move to 3-year and 5-year returns. The fund is behind ITI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan and SBI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan over 3 years, yet it is ahead of SBI Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan over 5 years and also ahead of Motilal Oswal Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan over 5 years. Old Bridge Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan has incomplete long-horizon data, so we should avoid drawing a fuller comparison there.
The short-term and longer-term views are different. In the near term, peers have shown stronger bursts of return, while this fund’s longer-term record looks steadier relative to the benchmark and more balanced across market phases.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries Limited 29/09/2026 | Crude Oil | 9.42% |
| ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd | Domestic Equities | 9.4% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited 29/09/2026 | Telecom | 8.65% |
| Adani Energy Solutions Limited | Power | 8.4% |
| Adani Enterprises Limited | Trading | 8.35% |
| Adani Green Energy Limited | Power | 8.32% |
| LG Electronics India Limited | Domestic Equities | 7.5% |
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd | Capital Goods | 6.56% |
| Divi’S Laboratories Limited | Healthcare | 5.92% |
| State Bank of India 29/09/2026 | Bank | 5.7% |
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 78.22% of the portfolio.
To see all holdings, visit the Quant Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan page
The largest holding is just under one-tenth of the portfolio at 9.42%, so no single position dominates outright. The fall from the first holding to the tenth is noticeable but not extreme, which suggests the portfolio is built around a set of meaningful positions rather than one anchor bet.
Because the top 10 holdings together account for 78.22% of the portfolio, the disclosed book looks fairly concentrated. At the same time, the total holding count of 25 indicates there is a longer tail beyond these positions, so the fund may still have some breadth outside the largest names.
That mix could matter in practice. The biggest positions are likely to have greater influence on outcomes than a widely diversified equity fund, but the remaining holdings may still help reduce dependence on only a handful of stocks. Overall, the structure looks concentrated enough to matter, yet not so narrow that the rest of the book is insignificant.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund fits investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can hold through uneven shorter-term swings. The 1-year result is positive but not exceptional, while the 3-year and 5-year numbers show a more convincing long-term pattern, especially against the benchmark.
It may suit an investor with a multi-year horizon who values consistency across cycles more than a smooth quarter-to-quarter path. The main trade-off is that the portfolio is concentrated enough for the larger holdings to matter, so periods of volatility are part of the experience even when the longer record looks better than the benchmark.
Tax and exit load
| Holding period | Tax rate | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Units held less than 1 year | 20% | Short-term capital gains tax |
| Units held more than 1 year | 12.5% | Long-term capital gains tax |
Exit load: 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days; nil after 15 days.
Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Quant Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The NAV is ₹105.3497 as of 09 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s returns are 13.36% over 1 year, 13.41% over 3 years and 13.91% over 5 years.
How does the fund compare with the benchmark?
It has outpaced Nifty 50 across 1 month, 3 months, 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The margin is especially clear over the longer horizons.
How does it compare with peer funds on the available return data?
Its 1-year return is below the stronger peer figures shown here, but its 3-year and 5-year numbers are more balanced and compare more favourably with some peers over the longer term.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000.
What are the risk profile, managers and exit load?
The fund is in the High Risk category and is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani and Ayusha Kumbhat. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days, and nil after 15 days.
Bottom line
Quant Focused Fund Direct Growth Plan has a short-term record that is a little uneven, but its 3-year and 5-year returns still sit comfortably above the benchmark. In the peer set shown here, the recent 1-year figure is more modest than the strongest peers, while the longer-term numbers look more competitive. The portfolio also appears fairly concentrated, with the top holdings carrying most of the disclosed weight. That combination points to a fund better suited to investors who can tolerate volatility and stay invested long enough for the longer pattern to matter.
Published on 10 September 2026 at 2:43 PM IST
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RIA disclosure
Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.