Samco Active Momentum Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Outperformed category benchmark in 92% of historical 3-year rolling periods.
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 61% limits losses during market corrections.
- Expense ratio (3.39%) is higher than category median (2.52%), which creates fee drag over time.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | -0.84% | +6.32% | -7.16% |
| 3 Months | +3.72% | -0.20% | +3.92% |
| 6 Months | +15.61% | +5.98% | +9.63% |
| 1 Year | +15.18% | +3.90% | +11.28% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +12.23% | +13.23% | -1.00% |
| Since Inception | +13.60% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in Samco Active Momentum Fund compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +17.65% | +4.03% | +13.62% |
| 2025 | -15.50% | +1.43% | -16.93% |
| 2024 | +26.71% | +20.41% | +6.30% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -19.76% | +7.70% | +2.99% | +51.69% | 58.2% | 48.4% |
| 3-Year Rolling | +11.39% | +13.31% | +13.52% | +15.66% | 100.0% | 91.7% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-16 | 2026-03-23 | -26.3% | 15 months | Not yet recovered |
| 2024-02-07 | 2024-03-13 | -10.6% | 1 months | 3 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity & Equity related instruments of momentum theme – 80% to 100% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Equity and Equity related securities of other Companies - 0% to 20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Debt and Money Market instruments – 0 to 20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the Scheme is to seek to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in stocks showing strong momentum. Momentum stocks are such that exhibit positive price momentum – based on the phenomenon that stocks which have performed well in the past relative to other stocks (winners) continue to perform well in the future, and stocks that have performed relatively poorly (losers) continue to perform poorly. However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme would be achieved.
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 802 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 360 ONE QUANT FUND | 5.2 | +12.84% | 2.45% | 120.2% | Rs 800 cr | Compare → |
| SBI INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | 4.9 | +11.72% | 2.08% | 110.1% | Rs 4,976 cr | Compare → |
| BANDHAN Infrastructure Fund | 4.8 | +13.98% | 2.26% | 138.4% | Rs 1,410 cr | Compare → |
| ITI Banking and Financial Services Fund | 4.6 | +11.84% | 2.77% | 95.0% | Rs 389 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Consumption Fund | 5.3 | - | 2.27% | 94.7% | Rs 1,698 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Samco Active Momentum Fund
What is the expense ratio of Samco Active Momentum Fund?
Samco Active Momentum Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 3.39% with a base expense ratio of 2.0%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Samco Active Momentum Fund?
Samco Active Momentum Fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta (tenure: 3.3 years since 2023-08-01).
What are the historical returns of Samco Active Momentum Fund?
Samco Active Momentum Fund delivered a 3-year CAGR of 12.23%. Its 1-year return stands at +15.18%.
How large is Samco Active Momentum Fund?
Samco Active Momentum Fund manages assets of Rs 802 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Samco Active Momentum Fund scored on MFIQ?
Samco Active Momentum Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 4.4/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Samco Active Momentum Fund?
Samco Active Momentum Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.74% with a maximum historical drawdown of -26.29%.