Quant Teck Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?
- September 18, 2026
- Posted by: Chaitanya Auti
- Category: Mutual Funds
Quant Teck Fund Direct Growth Plan has a NAV of ₹11.27 as of 17 Sep 2026 and an AUM of ₹264 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -9.75%, 3.83% and Data not available, and the fund sits in the High Risk category.
Our view is that this is a sector-tilted equity fund for investors who can tolerate sharp swings and are comfortable with uneven short-term outcomes. The portfolio is concentrated in a small set of holdings, so outcomes may be driven more by a few positions than by broad diversification.
Quick facts
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| NAV | ₹11.27 as of 17 Sep 2026 |
| AUM | ₹264 Cr |
| Expense Ratio | 0.86% |
| Launch Date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| 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 17 Sep 2026
Performance
| Period | Fund return | Benchmark return |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | -4.05% | -3.66% |
| 3M | -1.02% | -3.71% |
| 1Y | -9.75% | -7.13% |
| 3Y | 3.83% | 5.82% |
| 5Y | Data not available | Data not available |
The fund has been weak over the latest year, and the last month also slipped, even though the three-month move was less negative than the benchmark. That tells us the recent path has been choppy rather than steadily improving.
Over three years, the fund has delivered a positive return, but it has still lagged the benchmark. That matters because it shows the fund has not consistently turned its risk-taking into stronger broad-market compounding.
The time pattern also matters. The three-year path includes a meaningful advance followed by pullbacks, which fits a fund that can move sharply in both directions. It is not a smooth compounding profile, so investors need to be prepared for periods when the fund underperforms even when the broader market is not especially weak.
Because the five-year return is not available, the longer record is still limited. On the numbers available, the fund looks more like a tactical equity idea than a steady benchmark-plus holding.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
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Peer comparison
| Fund | 1Y return | 3Y return | 5Y return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quant Teck Fund Direct Growth Plan | -9.75% | 3.83% | Data not available |
| 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.
Against the peer set, the fund’s 1-year return is far weaker than the leading figures available, and even the weaker peer returns in this table are still clearly positive. That makes the fund look soft on recent momentum.
The 3-year return is also below the only peer in this group with a disclosed 3-year figure. Since most peers have no longer-horizon figures available here, the short-term gap is clearer than the longer-term comparison. Overall, the peer read-through points to a fund that has not kept pace on either recent or medium-term returns.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
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Portfolio: where your money goes
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries Limited 29/09/2026 | Crude Oil | 9.33% |
| Info Edge (India) Ltd 29/09/2026 | IT | 9.30% |
| Redington Limited | Trading | 9.30% |
| LTIMINDTREE Limited 29/09/2026 | IT | 9.09% |
| Sonata Software Limited | IT | 9.08% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | Telecom | 8.43% |
| Hexaware Technologies Limited | Domestic Equities | 7.59% |
| Black Box Limited | Telecom | 6.48% |
| HFCL Limited | Telecom | 6.34% |
| Digitide Solutions Limited | Domestic Equities | 6.13% |
The top 10 holdings account for approximately 81.07% of the portfolio.
To see all holdings, visit the Quant Teck Fund Direct Growth Plan page
The largest holding is Reliance Industries Limited 29/09/2026 at 9.33%, so no single position dominates the portfolio by itself. Even so, the tenth holding is still 6.13%, which means the decline from first to tenth is fairly gradual rather than steep.
That pattern suggests the fund may be driven by a cluster of sizeable positions rather than one or two outsized bets. With 81.07% of the portfolio shown across the top 10 holdings and 21 holdings disclosed in total, the portfolio looks fairly concentrated at the top while still leaving room for a longer tail beyond the largest names.
Several of the largest positions sit in IT and telecom-related businesses, alongside one crude-oil holding and a trading name. That mix could make the fund sensitive to moves in a narrow set of sectors and individual stocks, which may increase return swings.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Who should invest
This fund suits investors with a high tolerance for volatility and a willingness to stay invested through uneven stretches. The risk label is High Risk, and the recent return pattern has been weaker than the benchmark over 1 year while still positive over 3 years, so the ride has not been smooth.
We think the fund is better suited to a longer horizon rather than a short holding period, because the portfolio is concentrated and the performance has moved around materially. The main trade-off is that you get a focused equity portfolio with the possibility of strong upswings, but you also accept the risk that performance can trail the benchmark and swing sharply in the meantime.
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% on or before 15D, Nil after 15D.
Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the current NAV of Quant Teck Fund Direct Growth Plan?
The current NAV is ₹11.27 as of 17 Sep 2026.
What are the fund’s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?
The fund’s 1-year return is -9.75%, the 3-year return is 3.83%, and the 5-year return is Data not available.
How has the fund performed against the benchmark?
Over 1 year, the fund has lagged the benchmark, while over 3 years it has also trailed the benchmark. The 1-month and 3-month periods were also weak, which points to a choppy recent pattern.
How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?
The fund’s 1-year return is much weaker than the peer returns shown here, and its 3-year return is also below the only peer with a disclosed 3-year figure. The short-term comparison looks especially soft.
Is there a minimum SIP amount?
The fund allows SIP investing, but a minimum SIP amount is not stated here.
What should investors know about risk, portfolio and exit load?
The fund is classified as High Risk, and the portfolio is concentrated among a relatively small number of holdings. The exit load is 1% on or before 15D and nil after 15D, while the tax rates shown are 20% for units held less than 1 year and 12.5% for units held more than 1 year.
Bottom line
Quant Teck Fund Direct Growth Plan has a mixed profile: the recent return pattern is weak, the 3-year record is positive but still below the benchmark, and the 5-year figure is not available. Against the peer figures shown here, it also looks behind on the available return comparisons. The portfolio is concentrated in a handful of large positions, so the fund may behave differently from a broader market equity fund. It is more suitable for investors who can accept a High Risk profile and a less predictable outcome path.
Published on 18 September 2026 at 9:32 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.