Quant Quantamental Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 17, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Quant Quantamental Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹26.3329 as of 16 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹1,631 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 8.6%, 14.34% and 18.56%, and the fund sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that it has rewarded longer holding periods better than shorter ones, but the recent run has been softer, so it fits investors who can stay patient through uneven stretches.
The fund’s portfolio is tilted toward a small set of large positions, which can add return potential but also keeps outcome swings meaningful. Against the Nifty 50 benchmark, its longer-term numbers remain clearly stronger, though the latest periods show more pressure than the 3-year and 5-year records suggest.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹26.3329 as of 16 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹1,631 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Launch Date | 30 Apr 2021 |
| 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, Sameer Kate, Varun Pattani |
The fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Sameer Kate and Varun Pattani.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -2.99% | -4.41% |
| 3M | -3.15% | -3.6% |
| 1Y | 8.6% | -7.76% |
| 3Y | 14.34% | 5.74% |
| 5Y | 18.56% | 5.67% |
The recent picture is mixed, but not weak relative to the benchmark. Over 1 month and 3 months, the fund stayed negative, yet it still held up better than the Nifty 50, which also declined more sharply in both windows. That tells us the recent period has been difficult for risk assets in general, while the fund has remained relatively resilient.
The 1-year figure is much more constructive. The fund finished comfortably positive while the benchmark was negative, which shows a clear separation in medium-term outcomes. That is important because it suggests the strategy has continued to add value even after a rougher stretch in market conditions.
Over 3 years and 5 years, the fund’s compounding pattern is stronger than the benchmark’s by a wide margin. Our view is that the record looks more convincing over longer holding periods than over the latest few months, which is consistent with a portfolio that can move around in the short run but has still compounded well through time.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quant Quantamental Fund Direct Growth Plan | 8.6% | 14.34% | 18.56% |
| ICICI Pru Strategic Metal and Energy Equity FoF Direct Growth Plan | 69.8% | 36.32% | Data not available |
| HDFC Pharma and Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan | 25.31% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Kotak Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan | 25.27% | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motilal Oswal Active Momentum Fund Direct Growth Plan | 24.51% | Data not available | Data not available |
| PGIM India Healthcare Fund Direct Growth Plan | 22.75% | Data not available | Data not available |
This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.
The current fund trails the strongest 1-year peer figures by a wide margin, so the recent period does not look as compelling as several peers in the table. At the same time, its 3-year return is clearly stronger than the only peer with a disclosed 3-year figure, and its 5-year return is also stronger than the benchmarked longer-term comparison available here. The short-term and longer-term pictures therefore tell different stories: the latest 12 months are modest, but the longer record remains more constructive.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Piramal Finance Ltd | Finance | 10.53% |
| Reliance Industries Limited 29/09/2026 | Crude Oil | 8.88% |
| Adani Enterprises Limited | Trading | 8.46% |
| Adani Green Energy Limited | Power | 8.15% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited 29/09/2026 | Telecom | 7.1% |
| Aurobindo Pharma Limited | Healthcare | 7.08% |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | Insurance | 6.63% |
| DLF Limited | Realty | 5.68% |
| Indus Towers Limited | Telecom | 5.42% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited 29/09/2026 | IT | 5.04% |
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 72.97% of the portfolio.
To see all holdings, visit the Quant Quantamental Fund Direct Growth Plan page
The largest holding, Piramal Finance Ltd, is 10.53%, which is a meaningful single-position weight. The drop from the first holding to the tenth holding is moderate rather than steep, but the list still shows that a handful of positions carry much of the visible weight.
Because the disclosed top 10 together account for 72.97% of the portfolio and there are 27 holdings in total, the fund appears fairly concentrated in its core names while still retaining a longer tail beyond the largest positions. That mix may keep the fund sensitive to stock-specific moves, especially because several of the biggest weights sit in cyclical or growth-sensitive areas such as finance, crude oil, trading, power and telecom.
Our view is that this structure may contribute to stronger upside when the dominant holdings move well, but it could also make returns less smooth than a broadly diversified equity fund.
Source data date: as of 16 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund suits investors who are comfortable with High Risk equity exposure and can tolerate uneven short-term outcomes. The 1-year record is modest, but the 3-year and 5-year numbers are much better, so the fund looks more suitable for a longer horizon than for money needed soon.
The main trade-off is that you may accept periods of weakness in exchange for a strategy that has still compounded better than the benchmark over longer stretches. The portfolio concentration also means individual holdings can have a visible impact, so investors should be comfortable with stock-specific swings and should prefer a multi-year approach.
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 16 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Quant Quantamental Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹26.3329 as of 16 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s returns are 8.6% over 1 year, 14.34% over 3 years and 18.56% over 5 years.
How does the fund compare with the Nifty 50 benchmark?
It has been ahead of the Nifty 50 over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years. The benchmark was negative over 1 year while the fund stayed positive, and the longer-term gap remains clearly in the fund’s favour.
How does it look versus the peer funds shown here?
Its 1-year return is below several peers in the table, but its 3-year figure is stronger than the only peer with a disclosed 3-year return, and its 5-year return is also ahead of the benchmark’s longer-term comparison. The recent picture and the longer record do not tell the same story.
What is the minimum SIP amount?
The minimum SIP amount is ₹1,000.
What is the risk profile and exit load?
The fund is in the High Risk category. The exit load is 1% if units are sold on or before 15 days, and nil after 15 days.
Bottom line
This fund’s short-term record is softer than its longer-term record, so the latest phase looks less persuasive than the 3-year and 5-year history. It compares well with the benchmark over the longer windows, while some peers show much stronger 1-year numbers. The portfolio is fairly concentrated in its largest names, which may amplify both opportunity and volatility. For investors who can accept High Risk equity exposure and want a multi-year holding period, the fund’s longer-term pattern is the more relevant part of the story.
Published on 17 September 2026 at 9:56 AM IST
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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.