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UTI Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Index Fund – Direct Growth

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UTI Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option

This is a dynamic report providing a comprehensive overview of the UTI Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Index Fund. It includes performance metrics, portfolio details, and historical data.

Fund Overview

UTI Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Index Fund is an open-ended passively managed equity fund. Its primary objective is to closely match the performance of the Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Total Return Index.

Founded on April 11, 2022, it offers investors a low-cost method to gain diversified exposure to high-quality Indian mid-cap companies. These companies are selected based on strict quality criteria, including profitability consistency, balance sheet strength, and reasonable price-to-book ratios, ensuring broad sector representation.

Investment Objective

The fund aims to achieve a total return (before expenses) that corresponds with the total returns of the Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 Total Return Index, with a high degree of accuracy. The fund managers strive to minimize tracking error, though this outcome is not guaranteed.

Fund Managers

  • Mr. Sharwan Kumar Goyal, B.Com, CFA, MMS — managing since April 2022
  • Mr. Ayush Jain, CA, B.Com (Tax) — managing since May 2022

The chart below visualizes the Net Asset Value (NAV) of the fund since its inception. This provides a clear view of its growth trajectory over time.

Key Fund Details

Minimum Investment

₹ 1,000

Expense Ratio (Direct)

0.44%

Monthly Avg. AUM

₹ 256.80 Cr

Number of Folios

17,155

Load Structure

  • Entry Load: Nil (as per SEBI guidelines)
  • Exit Load: Nil

Why Midcap Investing?

Midcap companies offer higher growth potential compared to large caps while being more established than small caps. According to SEBI classification, midcap companies are ranked 101st to 250th by full market capitalization.

Midcap vs. Large Cap Performance

Midcap stocks have consistently outperformed large caps over various time periods:

Time Period Midcap CAGR Large Cap CAGR Outperformance %
3 Years 15.9% 12.7% 64%
5 Years 15.7% 12.7% 74%
10 Years 16.1% 12.5% 98%

Why Quality Focus in Midcaps?

The fund selects companies based on quality parameters to balance growth potential with stability. Quality companies typically demonstrate:

Return on Equity (ROE)
25.2%

vs. 15.4% for Midcap 150 Index

Debt to Equity Ratio
0.28x

Lower debt indicates stronger balance sheet

P/E Ratio
47.2

vs. 58.03 for Midcap 150 Index

Dividend Yield
1.19%

vs. 0.44% for Midcap 150 Index

Quality Assessment Parameters

Return on Equity (ROE)

Measures profitability and efficiency in capital utilization. Higher ROE indicates better management effectiveness.

Debt to Equity Ratio

Indicates financial strength. Lower ratios suggest lower financial risk (not considered for financial services companies).

EPS Growth Variability

Measures earnings quality and consistency. Companies with negative EPS in previous years are excluded.

Portfolio Composition

Top Holdings

Colgate Palmolive India Ltd.
FMCG
4.9%
Procter & Gamble Hygiene
FMCG
3.6%
Marico Ltd
FMCG
3.4%
HDFC Asset Management
Financial Services
3.3%
Persistent Systems Ltd.
IT
3.2%

Top 10 holdings represent 32.5% of the portfolio. Each stock is capped at 5% or 5 times its weight in the parent index.

Sector Exposure

The fund has higher exposure to sectors with strong fundamentals like IT, Capital Goods, and FMCG, while avoiding high-debt sectors like Realty and Construction.

Fund Performance vs Benchmark

CAGR Returns (Annualized)

Period NAV Date CAGR (annualized)
Latest 14.4615 23-Jun-2025
1 Month 14.1978 23-May-2025 24.71 %
1 Year 14.4307 24-Jun-2024 0.21 %
3 Year 8.6530 24-Jun-2022 18.67 %

Growth of ₹ 10,000 invested (as on 30 May 2025)

Period Fund NAV Growth (%) Nifty Midcap 150 Quality 50 TRI (%) Nifty 50 TRI (%) Fund Value (₹) Index Value (₹) Nifty 50 Value (₹)
1 Year 8.25 9.04 11.08 10,825 10,904 11,108
3 Years 15.72 16.60 15.55 15,502 15,859 15,434
Since Inception* 11.74 12.57 12.67 14,170 14,503 14,543

SIP Returns

Assuming ₹ 10,000 invested monthly on the first working day (as on 30 May 2025)

Period Total Invested (₹) Fund Value (₹) Index Value (₹) Nifty 50 Value (₹) Fund XIRR (%) Index XIRR (%) Nifty 50 XIRR (%)
1 Year 120,000 123,076 123,560 124,417 4.85 5.62 6.98
3 Years 360,000 456,348 462,367 447,333 16.07 17.00 14.67
Since Inception 370,000 471,115 477,481 462,393 15.92 16.84 14.64

Performance & Risk Metrics

Returns Comparison

The Quality 50 index has delivered superior risk-adjusted returns compared to the broader midcap index.

Risk Metrics

Period Quality 50 TRI Midcap 150 TRI
1 Year Volatility 17% 19%
3 Year Volatility 14% 16%
5 Year Volatility 15% 17%
Downside Capture 77% 100%

The quality approach provides better downside protection during market declines.

Valuation Metrics

Current Valuations

Quality midcaps are currently trading at a discount to their historical premium relative to the broader midcap index.

Why Choose UTI for Index Investing?

Scale

One of the largest asset managers in index funds

Experience

Over 2 decades of index fund management

Efficiency

Low tracking error across time frames

Cost

Competitive expense structure

Additional Resources

Important Information

Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme related documents carefully. This product is suitable for investors seeking capital growth in tune with index returns through passive investment in quality midcap companies.

Data as of March 28, 2025. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The information presented pertains to the index and not necessarily to the fund's performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

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