{"id":241411,"date":"2026-09-10T14:35:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:35:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:05:06","slug":"quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b9463.9722 as of 09 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b913,457 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 15.48%, 14.66% and 15.71%, and the fund sits in the High Risk bucket.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a fund for investors who can stay invested through sharp swings and want an ELSS with a strong longer-term return profile. The portfolio is fairly focused, and the fund\u2019s recent numbers have been softer than its 3-year and 5-year track record, so the story is one of resilience over time rather than smooth month-to-month delivery.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Quant_ELSS_Tax_Saver\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Quant ELSS Tax Saver?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Quant ELSS Tax Saver?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particular<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9463.9722 as of 09 Sep 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b913,457 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.57%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>07 Jan 2013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b9500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>No exit load after holding period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani, Ayusha Kumbhat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani and Ayusha Kumbhat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>-1.14%<\/td>\n<td>-4.69%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>5.81%<\/td>\n<td>0.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>15.48%<\/td>\n<td>-7.16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>14.66%<\/td>\n<td>6%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>15.71%<\/td>\n<td>5.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund has held up better than the benchmark over every period shown, and the gap is especially clear over 1 year and 5 years. That tells us the portfolio has added value relative to NIFTY 50 even when markets have not been uniformly supportive.<\/p>\n<p>The recent picture is mixed but still constructive. The 1-month return is negative, which shows the fund is not immune to short-term pullbacks, yet it still beat the benchmark in that window. The 3-month result is firmer and suggests a recovery phase rather than a clean straight-line move.<\/p>\n<p>Over 3 years and 5 years, the return profile is steadier and more convincing than the short-term noise. The 5-year return is slightly ahead of the 1-year number, which usually points to decent compounding through a full cycle, even if the ride has not been smooth.<\/p>\n<p>What stands out most is that the fund has stayed well ahead of the benchmark over the longer windows while also showing enough volatility in the shorter windows to remind investors that ELSS equity funds can move around sharply. The pattern is strong, but it is not low-drift or defensive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Quant_ELSS_Tax_Saver\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Quant ELSS Tax Saver?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Quant ELSS Tax Saver? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>15.48%<\/td>\n<td>14.66%<\/td>\n<td>15.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>15.62%<\/td>\n<td>22.46%<\/td>\n<td>17.66%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>15.48%<\/td>\n<td>14.66%<\/td>\n<td>15.71%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/jm-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">JM ELSS-Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>9.59%<\/td>\n<td>16.11%<\/td>\n<td>14.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/sundaram-lt-micro-cap-tax-adv-fund-sr-iv-g-direct-plan\">Sundaram LT Micro Cap Tax Adv Fund-Sr IV- Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>8.53%<\/td>\n<td>11.5%<\/td>\n<td>15.93%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/iti-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">ITI ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>7.64%<\/td>\n<td>17.03%<\/td>\n<td>13.34%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>Among the listed funds, this scheme\u2019s 1-year return is slightly below Motilal Oswal\u2019s but still close to the better recent outcomes in the group. The more important gap is in 3-year performance, where it trails the stronger longer-term numbers shown by Motilal Oswal and JM.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-year return is also behind Motilal Oswal and Sundaram, but it remains ahead of JM and ITI on that horizon. So the short-term comparison is respectable, while the longer-term peer comparison looks more middling than leading.<\/p>\n<p>That split matters because it suggests the fund has been competitive recently, but its long-run return edge versus some peers is not as wide as its benchmark gap might imply. For investors, the key question is whether they want a fund with a decent recent run or one with a more clearly superior longer-term peer record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding<\/th>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Bank Limited<\/td>\n<td>Bank<\/td>\n<td>9.85%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Automobile &amp; Ancillaries<\/td>\n<td>9.54%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aurobindo Pharma Limited<\/td>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>8.49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>TREPS 01-Sep-2026 Depo 10<\/td>\n<td>Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents and Net Assets<\/td>\n<td>7.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adani Power Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>7.7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adani Green Energy Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>4.43%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd<\/td>\n<td>Domestic Equities<\/td>\n<td>4.4%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Bharti Airtel Limited<\/td>\n<td>Telecom<\/td>\n<td>4.2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Adani Energy Solutions Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>4.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tata Power Company Limited<\/td>\n<td>Power<\/td>\n<td>4.12%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The largest holding, ICICI Bank Limited, carries a weight of 9.85%, which is meaningful but not extreme for an actively managed equity portfolio. After that, the allocation steps down fairly quickly, with no single holding dominating the list by itself.<\/p>\n<p>The drop from the first holding to the tenth is noticeable, but the table still shows several positions in the 4% to 10% range. That suggests the fund may let a handful of names matter more than the rest, while still avoiding a one-stock style portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 64.61% of the portfolio, and the full disclosed holding list contains 26 positions. That points to moderate concentration in the visible names, with a meaningful tail beyond the top 10 that could also influence outcomes over time.<\/p>\n<p>To see all holdings, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\">Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> page<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund suits investors who can accept High Risk and hold through short-term swings in exchange for the possibility of better longer-term equity returns. The benchmark comparison is encouraging, but the recent negative 1-month reading also shows that the path can be uneven.<\/p>\n<p>A longer investment horizon is important here, especially because ELSS comes with a 3-year lock-in and the return pattern is more convincing over 3 and 5 years than over a single month. Investors who value steady preservation over volatility may find the ride uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p>The main trade-off is simple: you get a fund that has outpaced NIFTY 50 over the periods shown, but you must accept sharp fluctuations and a portfolio where a few individual positions can matter. That makes it more suitable for disciplined, tax-aware equity investors than for anyone seeking a calm outcome.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> No exit load after holding period.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 09 Sep 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>The current NAV is \u20b9463.9722 as of 09 Sep 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its 1-year return is 15.48%, its 3-year return is 14.66%, and its 5-year return is 15.71%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does this ELSS fund compare with NIFTY 50?<\/strong><br \/>It has outperformed NIFTY 50 across the 1-month, 3-month, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown. The gap is especially wide over 1 year and 5 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does it compare with peer ELSS funds on returns?<\/strong><br \/>Its recent return is close to the better recent peer readings, but its 3-year and 5-year figures are below some of the stronger peer numbers available. The comparison is mixed rather than one-sided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b9500.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the key risk and portfolio traits?<\/strong><br \/>It is classified as High Risk, and its portfolio has a meaningful tilt toward a few large positions, with the top 10 holdings accounting for 64.61% of the disclosed portfolio. The fund is managed by Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani and Ayusha Kumbhat.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan shows a stronger long-term picture than its recent short-term move alone would suggest. It has beaten NIFTY 50 over the periods shown, but peer comparison is more mixed because some rival ELSS funds have delivered better 3-year and 5-year numbers.<\/p>\n<p>The fund is High Risk and carries a concentrated enough portfolio that a few positions can matter, even though the disclosed holdings still span 26 names. That combination makes it best suited to investors who are comfortable with equity volatility and want an ELSS that has compounded well over time rather than moved smoothly every month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 10 September 2026 at 2:33 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"quant-elss-tax-saver-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"07 Jan 2013\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":463.9722,\"valueReference\":\"as of 09 Sep 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"13457 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.57\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty 50\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":15.48},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":14.66},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":15.71},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Sandeep Tandon, Ankit Pande, Varun Pattani, Ayusha Kumbhat\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The current NAV is \u20b9463.9722 as of 09 Sep 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its 1-year return is 15.48%, its 3-year return is 14.66%, and its 5-year return is 15.71%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does this ELSS fund compare with NIFTY 50?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It has outperformed NIFTY 50 across the 1-month, 3-month, 1-year, 3-year and 5-year periods shown. 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