Samco Active Momentum Fund
Samco Mutual Fund · Sectoral/Thematic · Direct plan, growth option
| Period | Scheme | Category median | Quant & factor strategies median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | -0.4% | -5.4% | -6.1% |
| 3 months | 6.4% | -2.8% | -4.1% |
| 6 months | 28.7% | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| Year to date | 18.6% | -2.0% | -7.2% |
| 1 year | 16.5% | 1.4% | -2.5% |
| 3 years (CAGR) | 15.1% | 13.0% | 11.8% |
| 5 years (CAGR) | n/a | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| 7 years (CAGR) | n/a | 17.0% | 13.0% |
| 10 years (CAGR) | n/a | 14.6% | 13.6% |
| Since first NAV (CAGR) | 15.7% | – | – |
“Quant & factor strategies” is MFIC's grouping of Sectoral/Thematic schemes by the theme or index in their names, not an AMFI category.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| 1Y rolling median | 3.7% | 11.8% |
| 3Y rolling median | 15.3% | 17.5% |
| 3Y rolling worst | 13.1% | 3.0% |
| 3Y periods positive | 100% | 100% |
| 3Y periods ahead of benchmark | 100% | 84% |
| 5Y rolling median | n/a | 15.6% |
| 5Y rolling worst | n/a | 1.8% |
| 5Y periods ahead of benchmark | n/a | 91% |
Benchmark: Nifty 500 (proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund, price return).
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deviation (ann.) | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.49 | 0.42 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.87 | 0.63 |
| Beta | 0.76 | 0.96 |
| Alpha (ann.) | 6.0% | 3.7% |
| Upside capture | 85.93 | 106.94 |
| Downside capture | 57.21 | 95.17 |
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum drawdown, full history | −25.0% | −23.1% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 10Y | n/a | −38.3% |
| Maximum drawdown, last 5Y | n/a | −22.3% |
| Current drawdown | −3.9% | −8.3% |
| Recovery time of worst fall | 168 days | – |
Longer histories include more crises, so compare the 5Y and 10Y figures across schemes of different ages.
This scheme invests mainly in the market below, which is also close to how many of them are benchmarked. Where that market stands today:
- P/E 21.6: higher than 4% of days since 2022 (median 23.9)
- 1Y −3.9% · 3Y +8.9% p.a. · 5Y +8.6% p.a. (index fund NAV, after costs)
- −9.3% from its 52-week high
Index levels and P/E: NSE daily index closing values; gold and silver: IBJA rates; returns: growth NAV of an index fund or ETF tracking the market (AMFI), so they are after that fund's costs. Context only: a market's level or valuation does not tell you how any scheme will perform. Explore all markets.
The Regular plan's expense ratio is 3.32% a year and the Direct plan's 2.01%, a gap of 1.31%; over the last 3 years the Direct plan returned 1.58 percentage points a year more. On a ₹25,000 monthly SIP for 20 years (illustration at 12% a year before costs) the gap adds up to about ₹25,83,163.
With the Regular plan, that cost pays a distributor to help you plan, choose and review funds, and stay invested when markets fall. Whether it is worth it depends on how much of that you will do yourself.
TER: AMFI TER disclosure. Returns: AMFI NAVs. Illustration, not a guaranteed saving or return.
- 1 Oct 2026: TER increased from 1.92% to 2.01% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 11 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 1.93% to 1.92% (AMFI TER disclosure)
- 8 Sep 2026: TER reduced from 1.94% to 1.93% (AMFI TER disclosure)
| Fund manager | Role | Managing since |
|---|---|---|
| Umeshkumar Mehta | Director, CIO & Fund Managerr | 1 Aug 2023 |
| Nirali Bhansali | Fund Manager | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Dhawal Dhanani | Fund Manager | n/a |
| Vishal Shinde | Fund Manager | 1 Jul 2026 |
Documents: Scheme Information Document · Scheme Summary Document. Read the scheme documents before investing.
| Measure | Scheme | Category median |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio (TER), Direct plan | 2.01% | 1.15% |
| AUM, whole scheme (₹ crore) | 775 | 1,272 |
| Riskometer | Very High | – |
TER: AMFI, TER of MF Schemes. AUM and riskometer: AMFI, Fund Performance, 30 Sep 2026.
| Measure | Scheme | Benchmark / category |
|---|---|---|
| Return, 1 year (AMFI) | 17.9% | -2.0% TRI |
| Return, 3 years (AMFI) | 15.3% | 9.5% TRI |
Official benchmark: Nifty 500 TRI (total return index, as published by AMFI). Category consistency: last 10 years of month-ends, Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans; how it is calculated.
| Year | Scheme | Nifty 500 proxy | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD | 18.6% | -7.8% | +26.4% |
| 2025 | -14.3% | 7.7% | −22.0% |
| 2024 | 28.5% | 15.6% | +12.8% |
Benchmark proxy: Motilal Oswal Nifty 500 Index Fund (Direct plan NAV, price return), which carries its own costs. The first year starts from the first 31 December in the scheme's history.
| Period | Invested | Value | XIRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,38,762 | 30.2% |
| 3 years | ₹3,60,000 | ₹4,18,667 | 10.1% |
Uses this plan's NAVs; ignores stamp duty, exit loads and taxes. One historical path only — the interactive SIP analyzer shows outcomes across every start date.
| Scheme | Category | Correlation | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| quant Healthcare Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.82 | 20.2% |
| HSBC India Export Opportunities Fund | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.82 | n/a |
| LIC MF Small Cap Fund | Small Cap | 0.81 | 17.7% |
| Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund | Small Cap | 0.81 | 19.3% |
| Mahindra Manulife Multi Cap Fund | Multi Cap | 0.81 | 15.9% |
| BANDHAN INNOVATION FUND | Sectoral/Thematic | 0.80 | n/a |
- What is the latest NAV of Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- The NAV of the Direct plan (growth option) was ₹16.0100 on 1 Oct 2026, as published by AMFI.
- Which category is Samco Active Momentum Fund in?
- It is classified as Sectoral/Thematic in AMFI's daily NAV file; a Sectoral/Thematic scheme invests at least 80% in one sector or theme. MFIC compares it with 253 Sectoral/Thematic schemes (Direct plans).
- What returns has Samco Active Momentum Fund delivered?
- Over one year the NAV changed by 16.5%. The 3-year CAGR is 15.1% (category median 13.0%). Returns are after expenses and before tax. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- How consistent have its 3-year returns been?
- Measuring a 3-year CAGR from every business day in its history, the median was 15.3%, the lowest was 13.1%, and 100% of 3-year periods ended with a gain. It was ahead of Nifty 500 (index-fund proxy) in 100% of those periods.
- What was the largest fall in Samco Active Momentum Fund's NAV?
- The largest peak-to-trough fall in its available history was 25.0%.
- How volatile is Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- Its annualised standard deviation of monthly returns over the last 36 months is 17.6%, which is above the Sectoral/Thematic category median of 16.7%.
- What would a monthly SIP in Samco Active Momentum Fund have grown to?
- A SIP of ₹10,000 on the first business day of each month for the last 3 years (36 instalments, ₹3,60,000 invested) would have been worth about ₹4,18,667 on 1 Oct 2026, an annualised return (XIRR) of 10.1%. This uses the Direct plan's NAVs, ignores taxes and exit loads, and past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
- What is the expense ratio (TER) of Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- The total expense ratio of the Direct plan is 2.01% a year, as disclosed to AMFI (median of Sectoral/Thematic Direct plans: 1.15%). It is already deducted from the NAV, so every return shown is after expenses.
- How large is Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- Assets under management of the whole scheme were ₹775 crore on 30 Sep 2026, as published by AMFI.
- What is the riskometer level of Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- AMFI lists the scheme's riskometer as “Very High”, and its benchmark's as “Very High”. The riskometer is a label of potential risk set under SEBI rules, not a forecast.
- What is the benchmark of Samco Active Momentum Fund and how has it compared?
- Its official benchmark is the Nifty 500 TRI. Over 3 years AMFI reports a return of 15.3% for this plan against 9.5% for the benchmark total return index. Past performance does not indicate future results.
- Who manages Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- According to its Scheme Summary Document, Samco Active Momentum Fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta (since 1 Aug 2023), Nirali Bhansali (since 19 Feb 2025), Dhawal Dhanani, Vishal Shinde (since 1 Jul 2026).
- What is the exit load of Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- As stated in its scheme documents: • 1.00% if the investment is redeemed or switched out on or before 365 days from the date of allotment of units • No Exit Load will be charged if investment is redeemed or switched out after 365 days from the date of allotment of units. (With effect from October 03, 2024). Check the latest Scheme Information Document before investing, as loads can change.
- What is the minimum investment in Samco Active Momentum Fund?
- The minimum application amount is Rs. 5,000.
- What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plans?
- Both plans hold the same portfolio; the Regular plan includes distribution costs in its expense ratio. Over one year the Direct plan's NAV changed by 16.5% and the Regular plan's by 15.0%. The Regular plan includes the services of a distributor.
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