Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio & Should You Invest?

Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan currently has a NAV of ₹24.58 as of 17 Sep 2026 and a scheme AUM of ₹95 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are -6.31%, 6.98% and 6.73%, respectively, and the fund sits in the High Risk category. Our view is that this is a fund for investors who can stay patient through uneven periods, because the short-term pattern has been weak even though the medium- and longer-term figures are positive.

The portfolio also tells a clear story: the fund is not a narrow one-stock bet, but the top positions still matter. That mix can suit investors who want equity exposure with a clearly defined sustainability lens and who can accept that returns may move around more than the benchmark in the shorter run.

Quick facts

Particular	Details
NAV	₹24.58 as of 17 Sep 2026
AUM	₹95 Cr
Expense Ratio	0.75%
Launch Date	12 Jul 2019
Min SIP	₹500
Risk Category	High Risk
Benchmark	Nifty 50
Fund Category	Equity
Exit Load	Nil upto 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 365D, Nil after 365D
Fund Managers	Chirag Mehta, Rajorshi Palit

The fund is managed by Chirag Mehta and Rajorshi Palit.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Performance

Period	Fund return	Benchmark return
1M	-3%	-3.66%
3M	0.82%	-3.71%
1Y	-6.31%	-7.13%
3Y	6.98%	5.82%
5Y	6.73%	5.72%

The recent pattern is mixed rather than smooth. Over one month the fund slipped, but it still held up slightly better than the benchmark, which also fell. Over three months, the fund recovered while the benchmark stayed negative, so the fund showed better short-term resilience than the index.

The longer view is steadier. The 3-year and 5-year returns are both positive and remain ahead of the benchmark over those horizons. That tells us the fund has been able to compound better than the Nifty 50 over medium and longer periods, even though the most recent 1-year stretch was negative.

The 1-year figure matters because it shows the fund was not immune to a difficult year for equities. Still, the fund’s 1-year decline was less severe than the benchmark’s, which suggests relative resilience rather than outright strength. For investors, that combination usually points to a strategy that can participate in recoveries but may still face choppier stretches when the market turns.

Its recent path also differs from the 3-year and 5-year trend. The fund had a better run over longer periods than it did over the past year, so short-term weakness should be read as part of a more uneven cycle rather than as the full picture.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

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Peer comparison

Fund	1Y return	3Y return	5Y return
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan	-6.31%	6.98%	6.73%
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 fund’s 1-year return trails the strongest peer figures by a wide margin, even though its own longer-term record stays positive. That contrast matters: the peer set shows much stronger recent momentum in several specialised strategies, while this fund’s 3-year and 5-year numbers look steadier and more balanced.

On the longer view, the fund’s 3-year and 5-year returns are positive, but the available peer data points are stronger on the 1-year horizon and, where available, the 3-year horizon as well. So the comparison tells two different stories: the fund has not matched the sharp recent returns seen in some peers, but it has still produced positive compounding over longer periods. For investors, that makes the fund look more measured than the more aggressive recent winners.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Portfolio: where your money goes

Holding	Sector	Weight
TVS Motor Company Ltd*	Automobile & Ancillaries	6.16%
HDFC Bank Ltd*	Bank	3.73%
The Federal Bank Ltd*	Bank	3.71%
Marico Ltd*	FMCG	3.61%
Bajaj Finance Ltd*	Finance	3.46%
Persistent Systems Ltd*	IT	3.31%
Bosch Ltd*	Automobile & Ancillaries	2.96%
Va Tech Wabag Ltd*	Business Services	2.86%
HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd*	Insurance	2.65%
TREPS ^	Cash & Cash Equivalents and Net Assets	2.3%

The largest holding is TVS Motor Company Ltd* at 6.16%, which is meaningful but not overpowering for an equity fund. The next positions fall to the mid-3% range, so influence starts to spread out after the first holding rather than staying tightly concentrated in one name.

By the tenth holding, the weight is down to 2.3%, which suggests a fairly gradual decline across the top sleeve. The top 10 holdings together account for approximately 34.75% of the portfolio, so the remaining exposure is spread across a longer tail of 52 disclosed holding rows. That structure may reduce reliance on any one company, while the larger names could still have a noticeable effect on short-term returns.

To see all holdings, visit the Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan page

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Who should invest

This fund suits investors with a high risk tolerance and a long enough horizon to absorb uneven stretches. The recent 1-year weakness, alongside positive 3-year and 5-year returns, shows that the ride has not been smooth even though the longer path has been constructive.

It may appeal to investors who want an equity allocation with a sustainability screen and are comfortable with periods when returns lag the benchmark or move differently from it. The main trade-off is accepting short-term volatility in exchange for a portfolio that has shown better longer-run compounding than the Nifty 50 in the available periods.

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: Nil up to 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 365 days; nil after 365 days.

Source data date: as of 17 Sep 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is the current NAV of Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan?

The current NAV is ₹24.58 as of 17 Sep 2026. It has risen by 0.9% on the day.

How has the fund performed over 1 year, 3 years and 5 years?

Its 1-year return is -6.31%, its 3-year return is 6.98% and its 5-year return is 6.73%. That mix shows a weak recent year but positive longer-term compounding.

How does the fund compare with the benchmark?

It is ahead of the Nifty 50 over 3 years and 5 years, and it also fell less than the benchmark over 1 year. Over 1 month, both were negative, with the fund slightly better than the index.

How does it compare with the peer funds listed here?

The fund’s 1-year return is lower than the available peer figures shown here, while its 3-year and 5-year numbers are positive and steadier. The peer group shows stronger recent momentum in several funds, but not all peer return histories are available for every period.

What is the minimum SIP amount?

The minimum SIP amount is ₹500.

Who manages the fund and what is the exit load?

The fund is managed by Chirag Mehta and Rajorshi Palit. The exit load is nil up to 10% of units and 1% for remaining units on or before 365 days, and nil after 365 days.

Bottom line

Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund Direct Growth Plan has a weak recent year but a better 3-year and 5-year record, so its short-term and long-term pictures do not match. Against the benchmark, it has stayed ahead over the longer horizons and slightly better in the recent weak periods. The fund carries High Risk, and its top holdings are spread enough to avoid extreme single-stock dependence, though the leading positions still matter. It is best read as an equity fund for investors who can tolerate volatility and stay focused on a longer holding period.

Published on 18 September 2026 at 4:16 PM 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.