Samco Special Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan - Growth
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Expense ratio (3.37%) 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 | -3.85% | +6.32% | -10.17% |
| 3 Months | +0.11% | -0.20% | +0.31% |
| 6 Months | +5.68% | +5.98% | -0.30% |
| 1 Year | +0.23% | +3.90% | -3.67% |
| Since Inception | -6.81% | - | - |
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.22% | +4.03% | -1.81% |
| 2025 | -10.28% | +1.43% | -11.71% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -19.23% | -4.65% | -3.93% | +14.58% | 32.7% | 20.6% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-31 | 2025-03-03 | -33.0% | 7 months | Not yet recovered |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity & Equity related instruments of special situations theme - 80% to 100% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Equity & Equity related securities of other Companies - 0% to 20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
| Debt and Money Market Instruments, including Units of Debt Oriented mutual fund schemes- 0% to 20% | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
The investment objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of securities that are involved in special situations such as restructurings, turnarounds, spin-offs, mergers & acquisitions, new trends, new & emerging sectors, digitization, premiumization, and other special corporate actions. These situations often create mispricings and undervalued opportunities that the fund aims to exploit for potential capital appreciation. 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 117 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as too small 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motilal Owsal Manufacturing Fund | 3.3 | - | - | 99.1% | Rs 691 cr | Compare → |
| Helios Financial Services Fund | 3.1 | - | 2.64% | 134.3% | Rs 213 cr | Compare → |
| Kotak Energy Opportunities Fund | 4.2 | - | 2.60% | 99.2% | Rs 272 cr | Compare → |
| Shriram Multi Sector Rotation Fund | 3.3 | - | 2.69% | 95.8% | Rs 157 cr | Compare → |
| Motilal Oswal Quant Fund | 5.5 | - | 1.65% | 91.9% | Rs 257 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about Samco Special Opportunities Fund
What is the expense ratio of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 3.37% with a base expense ratio of 2.1%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.
Who manages Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta.
What are the historical returns of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund has a 1-year return of +0.23%.
How large is Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund manages assets of Rs 117 cr, placing it in the 'too small' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.
How is Samco Special Opportunities Fund scored on MFIQ?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 2.5/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 20.71% with a maximum historical drawdown of -32.96%.