Samco Large Cap Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Strong capital defense: downside capture of 37% limits losses during market corrections.
- Expense ratio (3.68%) is higher than category median (2.29%), which creates fee drag over time.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +10.34% | +10.11% | +0.23% |
| 3 Months | +2.32% | +2.34% | -0.02% |
| 6 Months | +2.20% | +7.43% | -5.23% |
| 1 Year | -2.83% | +1.45% | -4.28% |
| Since Inception | -4.44% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -1.38% | +0.43% | -1.81% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -13.11% | -8.43% | -8.24% | -2.83% | 0.0% | 2.6% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | 2026-10-08 | -18.2% | 15 months | Not yet recovered |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity & Equity related instruments of Large Cap companies - 80% to 100% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Equity & Equity related instruments of other companies - 0% to 20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Debt & Money Market Instruments - 0% to 20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Units issued by REITs and InvITs - 0% to 10% | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio predominantly consisting of equity and equity related instruments of large cap companies. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will 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 90.3 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as too small relative to Large Cap 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 Large Cap Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Oswal Large Cap | 4.7 | - | 2.06% | 95.1% | Rs 3,189 cr | Compare → |
| BAJAJ FINSERV LARGE CAP FUND | 5.1 | - | 2.72% | 79.3% | Rs 1,712 cr | Compare → |
| Sundaram Large Cap Fund Formerly Known as Sundaram Blue Chip Fund | 4.3 | +8.69% | 2.05% | 89.9% | Rs 3,090 cr | Compare → |
| Union Largecap Fund | 2.6 | +9.15% | 2.58% | 92.2% | Rs 452 cr | Compare → |
| LIC MF Large Cap Fund | 1.5 | +9.36% | 2.46% | 107.3% | Rs 1,414 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Samco Large Cap Fund
What is the expense ratio of Samco Large Cap Fund?
Samco Large Cap Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 3.68% with a base expense ratio of 2.1%, compared to the Large Cap category median of 2.29%.
Who manages Samco Large Cap Fund?
Samco Large Cap Fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta.
What are the historical returns of Samco Large Cap Fund?
Samco Large Cap Fund has a 1-year return of -2.83%.
How large is Samco Large Cap Fund?
Samco Large Cap Fund manages assets of Rs 90.3 cr, placing it in the 'too small' size band relative to Large Cap peers.
How is Samco Large Cap Fund scored on MFIQ?
Samco Large Cap Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 2.3/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Samco Large Cap Fund?
Samco Large Cap Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 12.22% with a maximum historical drawdown of -18.16%.