Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
Fund Overview
The Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund is an open-ended equity scheme focused on large and mid-cap stocks. It combines a bottom-up stock selection process with a Growth at a Reasonable Price (GARP) investment philosophy. The fund aims to seize opportunities in both the large and mid-cap segments, maintaining a minimum 35% allocation to each.
Key Information
- Fund Manager: Mr. Harsha Upadhyaya (since Aug 2012)
- Benchmark: Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI
- Expense Ratio (Direct Plan): 0.55% (as of May 2025)
- AUM: ₹27,046.44 cr (as of May 2025)
- Riskometer: 🚩 Very High
Also Read: HDFC Large Cap Fund Analysis
Key Metrics & Performance
Performance Snapshot (Regular Plan - Growth)
Comparison of fund returns against the Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI benchmark.
| Period | Fund CAGR (%) | Benchmark CAGR (%) | Alpha (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Since inception | 18.40 | 15.56 | +2.84 |
| Last 5 years | 25.57 | 23.95 | +1.62 |
| Last 3 years | 21.14 | 17.57 | +3.58 |
| Last 1 year | 5.36 | 9.34 | -3.97 |
Portfolio Composition & Risk Analysis
Asset Allocation (May 2025)
Risk Ratios (as of May 31, 2025)
The fund shows volatility comparable to its benchmark, with a strong Sharpe Ratio indicating good risk-adjusted returns over the period.
- Standard Deviation: 14.06%
- Sharpe Ratio: 1.03
- Beta: 0.90
- Portfolio Turnover: 20.72%
Portfolio Highlights & Sector Allocation
Recent Portfolio Activity (May 2025)
The fund maintains a dynamic approach, adjusting positions based on market opportunities.
- New Entries: Cipla Ltd., Vedant Fashions Ltd.
- Total Exits: None
- Strategy: The portfolio allocation remains aligned with long-term policy weights, demonstrating a consistent strategy.
Kotak Equity Opportunities Fund- Investment Portfolio Dashboard
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Top 10 Sector Allocation
| Sector | 31st May 2025 | 30th April 2025 | 31st March 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheme | Benchmark | Ow/Uw | Scheme | Benchmark | Ow/Uw | Scheme | Benchmark | Ow/Uw | |
| Financial Services | 23.83 | 28.86 | -5.03 | 24.15 | 28.64 | -4.49 | 23.28 | 28.06 | -4.78 |
| Capital Goods | 11.24 | 8.73 | +2.51 | 10.21 | 7.74 | +2.47 | 10.10 | 7.81 | +2.29 |
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | 9.02 | 6.65 | +2.37 | 9.18 | 6.75 | +2.43 | 8.82 | 6.55 | +2.27 |
| Information Technology | 8.18 | 8.17 | 0.01 | 8.24 | 8.07 | +0.17 | 8.60 | 8.61 | -0.01 |
| Automobile and Auto Components | 7.59 | 6.84 | +0.75 | 7.30 | 6.71 | +0.59 | 7.37 | 6.67 | +0.70 |
| Chemicals | 7.54 | 3.33 | +4.21 | 7.36 | 3.36 | +4.00 | 7.13 | 3.29 | +3.84 |
| Healthcare | 7.34 | 7.67 | -0.33 | 8.58 | 8.00 | +0.58 | 8.78 | 8.22 | +0.55 |
| Consumer Services | 3.81 | 3.06 | +0.75 | 3.91 | 3.26 | +0.65 | 3.76 | 3.21 | +0.55 |
| Construction | 3.19 | 2.05 | +1.14 | 3.00 | 1.92 | +1.09 | 3.22 | 2.05 | +1.16 |
| Construction Materials | 3.10 | 1.86 | +1.24 | 3.18 | 1.95 | +1.23 | 3.20 | 1.97 | +1.23 |
Riskometer
Scheme Risk
The risk of the scheme is Very High
Benchmark Nifty Large Midcap 250 TRI (Tier 1)
The risk of the benchmark is Very High
Benchmark Nifty 200 TRI (Tier 2)
The risk of the benchmark is Very High
Minimum Investment Amount
Initial & Additional Investment
$100 and any amount thereafter
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP)
$100 and any amount thereafter
Ideal Investments Horizon
5 Years & Above
Risk Ratios
Total Expense Ratio
Top 10 Holdings
- HDFC Bank Ltd. 6.47%
- Bharat Electronics Ltd. 3.98%
- ICICI Bank Ltd. 3.74%
- Infosys Ltd. 3.35%
- State Bank Of India 3.30%
- Eternal Ltd 3.07%
- Coromandel International Ltd. 2.75%
- Axis Bank Ltd. 2.73%
- Larsen And Toubro Ltd. 2.51%
- Bharti Airtel Ltd 2.50%
SIP Performance - Regular Plan Growth Option
Monthly SIP of ₹10,000
| Period | Total Amount Invested (₹) | Total Value (₹) | Scheme Returns (%) | Nifty Large Midcap 250 (TRI) Returns (%) | Nifty 200 (TRI) Returns (%) | Nifty 50 (TRI) Returns (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since Inception | 24,90,000 | 1,66,19,437 | 15.88 | NA | 13.32 | 13.32 |
| 10 Years | 12,00,000 | 29,45,286 | 17.11 | 17.83 | 15.50 | 14.67 |
| 7 Years | 8,40,000 | 16,71,488 | 19.33 | 20.13 | 16.98 | 15.59 |
| 5 Years | 6,00,000 | 9,80,318 | 19.76 | 20.68 | 17.28 | 15.52 |
| 3 Years | 3,60,000 | 4,75,921 | 19.05 | 19.83 | 16.70 | 14.67 |
| 1 Year | 1,20,000 | 1,22,042 | 3.21 | 6.21 | 5.57 | 6.98 |