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Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund - Regular - Growth

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AMC: Sundaram Mutual Fund • Category: Sectoral / Thematic • NAV: Rs 9.9146 (2026-11-11) • Rank: #179 in category (#565 overall) • Index Proxy: Nifty 500
Information only. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. Check the scheme documents and consult a qualified professional before investing.

💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs

🟢 Key Strengths
🟡 Things to Keep in Mind
  • Expense ratio (3.23%) is higher than category median (2.52%), which creates fee drag over time.
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Sundaram Multi Factor Fund
Proxy (Nifty 500)

Key Statistics vs Category Median

Fund Size
Rs 825 cr
Category: Rs 804 cr (comfortable)
Total Expense (TER)
3.23%
Category Median: 2.52%
Base Expense (BER)
1.99%
Excludes levies & brokerage
Sharpe Ratio
-0.68
Category Median: 0.34
Beta
0.96
Category Median: 0.97
Alpha
-6.16%
Category Median: +1.89%
Standard Deviation
14.81%
Category Median: 16.05%
MFIQ Score
2.2/10
Weak
Lagging category peers on risk-adjusted returns, downside protection, or expense drag.
Returns (30%) 0.7/10
1Y return -4.6% against category median 3.9% (-8.5 points).
Risk Management (30%) 4.3/10
Sharpe ratio -0.68 (cat median 0.34), downside capture 97.0%, max fall -15.9%.
Consistency (20%) -/10
Under 3 years of consistency track record.
Cost Efficiency (20%) 1.2/10
Total expense ratio 3.23% vs category median 2.52% (+0.71% points).
Ranked #179 of 221 in Sectoral / Thematic. Percentile standing measured against category cohort.

Trailing Returns Comparison

Period Fund Return Category Median Difference
1 Month +8.07% +6.32% +1.75%
3 Months +0.25% -0.20% +0.45%
6 Months +0.11% +5.98% -5.87%
1 Year -4.60% +3.90% -8.50%
Since Inception -0.74% - -

Calendar Year Returns

Year Fund Category Median Gap
2026 -5.83% +4.03% -9.86%

Daily Rolling Returns Summary

Rolling Window Minimum Average Median Maximum % Positive % Beating Proxy
1-Year Rolling -12.75% -5.23% -4.44% +0.88% 3.9% 0.0%

Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns

Sortino Ratio
-0.90
Category: 0.46
R-Squared
0.926
Correlation with Proxy
Upside Capture
72.5%
Monthly return ratio
Downside Capture
97.0%
Lower is better

Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)

Peak Date Trough Date Fall Depth Months to Bottom Recovery Period
2026-01-02 2026-10-23 -15.9% 10 months Not yet recovered

Portfolio & Asset Allocation

Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)

Instrument Category Permitted Allocation Range
Equity and equity related instruments selected based on a Multi-Factor quantitative model: 80 - 100%; Other Equity & Equity related instruments: 0 - 20%; Debt and Money Market Securities (including Tri Party Repo): 0 - 20%; Investment in REITs/InvITs: 0 - 10% Per Scheme Mandate

Investment Objective & Strategy

The Investment Objective of the Scheme is to provide long-term capital growth to its Unitholders by following a multi factor based investment strategy. There is no guarantee or assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved. Investors are neither being offered any guaranteed / indicated returns nor any guarantee on repayment of capital by the Schemes. There is also no guarantee of capital or return either by the mutual fund or by the sponsor or by the Asset management Company or by the Trustees.

ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.

Fund Size Position

Currently managing Rs 825 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Sectoral / Thematic schemes.

Too Small Small Comfortable Stretched Strained

Fund Management

Rohit Seksaria
S. Bharath
Sandeep Agarwal

Cost & Capital Gains Taxation

From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.

Applicable Tax Structure

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.

Tax rules as of 23 July 2024. Verify before investing.

Closest Sectoral / Thematic Peers by Rank

Scheme Score 3Y Return Expense Downside Fund Size Compare
SBI Quant Fund 2.5 - 2.62% 101.3% Rs 2,723 cr Compare →
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Nippon India MNC Fund 2.9 - 2.53% 110.7% Rs 403 cr Compare →
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sundaram Multi Factor Fund

What is the expense ratio of Sundaram Multi Factor Fund?

Sundaram Multi Factor Fund has a total expense ratio (TER) of 3.23% with a base expense ratio of 1.99%, compared to the Sectoral / Thematic category median of 2.52%.

Who manages Sundaram Multi Factor Fund?

Sundaram Multi Factor Fund is managed by Rohit Seksaria.

What are the historical returns of Sundaram Multi Factor Fund?

Sundaram Multi Factor Fund has a 1-year return of -4.60%.

How large is Sundaram Multi Factor Fund?

Sundaram Multi Factor Fund manages assets of Rs 825 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Sectoral / Thematic peers.

How is Sundaram Multi Factor Fund scored on MFIQ?

Sundaram Multi Factor Fund holds an MFIQ Score of 2.2/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.

How risky is Sundaram Multi Factor Fund?

Sundaram Multi Factor Fund has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 14.81% with a maximum historical drawdown of -15.86%.