Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund
Thematic-ESGVery HighOPEN-ENDED
- NAV as on 25 Sep 2026
- ₹22.60+0.22%1 day
- Return since launch
- 12.0%
- 52-week range
- ₹20.35 — ₹24.46
- AUM
- ₹95.75 Cr
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund is a Thematic-ESG equity fund from Quantum Mutual Fund with ₹95.75 Cr under management, launched in 2019. Over three years it has returned 0.2% a year, against 8.9% for its category. The expense ratio is 2.27% and the SEBI riskometer reading is Very High.
Performance
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund NAV and returns
Growth of the fund against its category average over the period you pick.
Over 1Y this fund returned -4.2% against -2.6% for its category.
Performance
Returns
How the fund has done against its category and its benchmark.
| Period | Fund | vs category | Category | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -4.1% | −3.4 pts | -0.6% | -4.6% |
| 2Y | -3.1% | −2.8 pts | -0.3% | -2.1% |
| 3Y | 0.2% | −8.7 pts | 8.9% | 1.1% |
| 5Y | 5.5% | −1.5 pts | 7.0% | 6.1% |
| 7Y | 9.1% | −0.4 pts | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| Period | Fund | vs category | Category | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | -4.9% | −0.5 pts | -4.4% | -4.4% |
| 3M | 0.4% | +1.2 pts | -0.7% | -0.8% |
| 6M | 8.2% | −0.8 pts | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| 1Y | -4.2% | −3.6 pts | -0.6% | -2.7% |
| 2Y | -6.5% | −1.9 pts | -4.6% | -5.0% |
| 3Y | 6.1% | −2.8 pts | 8.9% | 7.1% |
| 5Y | 5.5% | −1.5 pts | 7.0% | 5.6% |
| 7Y | 11.9% | +0.3 pts | 11.6% | 11.2% |
Since launch (21 Jun 2019): 12.0%
Calendar-year returns
Category average25.0%
30.6%
-3.8%
24.6%
15.0%
1.7%
Show as a table
| Period | Fund | vs category | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.7% | −3.5 pts | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 15.0% | −3.4 pts | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 24.6% | −1.7 pts | 26.3% |
| 2022 | -3.8% | −1.3 pts | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 30.6% | −4.3 pts | 34.9% |
| 2020 | 25.0% | +4.9 pts | 20.1% |
Returns over one year are annualised. Shorter periods are absolute.
Costs & terms
Costs and terms
What the fund charges each year, and the rules around putting money in and taking it out.
Costs
2.26%
Expense ratio as on 24 Sep 2026
Charged yearly and already deducted from the NAV.
- Base expense
- 1.85%
- Brokerage
- 0.03%
- Transaction charges
- 0.00%
- Statutory levies
- 0.38%
- Exit load
- For units more than 10% of the investments, an exit load of 1% if redeemed within 365 days.
- Lock-in
- None
Terms
- Min SIP
- ₹3,000
- Min lumpsum
- ₹5,000
- Plan
- GROWTH
- Fund type
- OPEN-ENDED
- Benchmark
- NIFTY 100 ESG TRI
- Short-term capital gains
- Returns taxed at 20% if you redeem before 1 year
- Long-term capital gains
- After 1 year, returns above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year are taxed at 12.5%
Risk
Risk
What the riskometer means for this fund, and how its ratios sit against the category.
Very High
Your principal is treated as being at very high risk — typically small cap, sectoral and thematic equity schemes.
| Ratio | Fund | Category avg | Read as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | -2.00 | 1.43 | Return earned above what the benchmark alone would have given. Higher is better. |
| Beta | 1.03 | 1.00 | How hard the fund moves when the market moves. Under 1 is steadier than the market. |
| Sharpe | 0.23 | 0.43 | Return earned for each unit of total risk taken. Higher is better. |
| Sortino | 0.29 | 0.60 | Return earned for each unit of downside risk. Higher is better. |
| Std. deviation | 15.39 | 15.60 | How widely monthly returns have varied around their own average. Lower is steadier. |
| Average of 5 category peers | |||
Portfolio
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund portfolio
Portfolio as of 31 Aug 2026
Asset allocation
- Equity97.8%
- Other2.2%
Market cap split
- Large41.8%
- Mid27.6%
- Small30.7%
- P/E
- 32.96
- P/B
- 4.60
Top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight | Value | 3M chg | 6M chg | 1Y chg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TVS Motor Company Ltd. | Automobile | 6.16% | ₹5.89 Cr | +5.15% | +6.03% | +5.64% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | Financial | 3.73% | ₹3.57 Cr | +4.19% | +4.93% | +3.41% |
| The Federal Bank Ltd. | Financial | 3.71% | ₹3.55 Cr | +2.70% | +1.90% | +1.08% |
| Marico Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 3.61% | ₹3.45 Cr | +3.78% | +3.40% | +3.01% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | Financial | 3.46% | ₹3.31 Cr | +3.11% | +3.19% | +2.51% |
| Persistent Systems Ltd. | Technology | 3.31% | ₹3.17 Cr | +3.21% | +2.82% | +2.83% |
| Bosch Ltd. | Automobile | 2.96% | ₹2.83 Cr | +2.26% | +2.17% | +2.02% |
| VA Tech Wabag Ltd. | Capital Goods | 2.86% | ₹2.74 Cr | +2.53% | +1.76% | +0.78% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Co Ltd. | Insurance | 2.65% | ₹2.54 Cr | +3.03% | +3.06% | +2.17% |
| Amber Enterprises India Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 2.23% | ₹2.14 Cr | +1.81% | +1.92% | — |
| Others | Others | 2.23% | ₹2.15 Cr | -0.08% | -0.52% | +0.02% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | Automobile | 2.22% | ₹2.12 Cr | +2.25% | +2.73% | +2.13% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 2.22% | ₹2.12 Cr | +1.85% | +2.00% | +1.49% |
| Hitachi Energy India Ltd. | Capital Goods | 2.18% | ₹2.09 Cr | +2.70% | +1.73% | +1.26% |
| Infosys Ltd. | Technology | 2.18% | ₹2.09 Cr | +2.33% | +2.22% | +1.66% |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. | Insurance | 2.13% | ₹2.04 Cr | +2.17% | +2.72% | +2.12% |
| Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. | Financial | 2.08% | ₹1.99 Cr | +1.93% | +1.90% | +1.63% |
| LT Foods Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 2.08% | ₹1.99 Cr | +1.91% | +1.52% | +1.33% |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. | Automobile | 2.07% | ₹1.98 Cr | +1.86% | +1.78% | +1.44% |
| Computer Age Management Services Ltd. | Services | 2.06% | ₹1.98 Cr | +2.38% | +1.42% | +1.01% |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | Insurance | 2.00% | ₹1.91 Cr | +2.98% | +3.33% | +2.79% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | Automobile | 1.99% | ₹1.91 Cr | +1.83% | +1.79% | +1.86% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | Automobile | 1.89% | ₹1.80 Cr | +1.65% | +1.62% | +1.33% |
| Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1.89% | ₹1.81 Cr | +1.97% | +1.64% | +1.68% |
| Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. | Healthcare | 1.85% | ₹1.77 Cr | +1.92% | +1.39% | +0.91% |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | Financial | 1.84% | ₹1.76 Cr | +2.30% | +2.49% | +2.13% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | Technology | 1.82% | ₹1.75 Cr | +1.79% | +2.02% | +1.50% |
| Dr. Lal Pathlabs Ltd. | Healthcare | 1.78% | ₹1.70 Cr | +1.54% | +1.39% | +1.80% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | Technology | 1.77% | ₹1.70 Cr | +1.67% | +1.80% | +1.23% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | Financial | 1.72% | ₹1.65 Cr | +2.99% | +3.22% | +2.71% |
| Havells India Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1.67% | ₹1.60 Cr | +1.65% | +1.90% | +1.85% |
| Elgi Equipments Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1.51% | ₹1.45 Cr | — | — | — |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.46% | ₹1.40 Cr | +1.82% | +1.61% | +1.60% |
| Hero Motocorp Ltd. | Automobile | 1.45% | ₹1.39 Cr | +1.36% | +1.53% | +1.53% |
| Sundram Fasteners Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1.41% | ₹1.35 Cr | +1.05% | +1.03% | +0.97% |
| Castrol India Ltd. | Chemicals | 1.40% | ₹1.34 Cr | +1.86% | +1.83% | +1.73% |
| Rallis India Ltd. | Chemicals | 1.36% | ₹1.31 Cr | +1.67% | +1.73% | +1.95% |
| Voltas Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.29% | ₹1.23 Cr | +1.40% | +1.58% | +1.78% |
| ABB India Ltd. | Capital Goods | 1.28% | ₹1.23 Cr | +1.27% | +1.35% | +0.99% |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | Healthcare | 1.16% | ₹1.11 Cr | +1.32% | +1.25% | +0.98% |
| Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd. | Materials | 1.15% | ₹1.11 Cr | +1.11% | +1.01% | +1.25% |
| Hyundai Motor India Ltd. | Automobile | 1.14% | ₹1.09 Cr | +1.04% | +1.13% | +1.20% |
| Tata Communications Ltd. | Communication | 1.13% | ₹1.08 Cr | +1.34% | +0.93% | +1.01% |
| Vinati Organics Ltd. | Chemicals | 1.05% | ₹1.00 Cr | +0.97% | +1.06% | +1.21% |
| Safari Industries (India) Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 1.03% | ₹0.98 Cr | +1.07% | — | — |
| Eureka Forbes Ltd. | Metals & Mining | 0.98% | ₹0.94 Cr | +0.94% | — | — |
| Indusind Bank Ltd. | Financial | 0.97% | ₹0.93 Cr | +0.91% | +1.14% | +0.78% |
| Tata Chemicals Ltd. | Chemicals | 0.97% | ₹0.93 Cr | +1.19% | +0.99% | +1.14% |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. | Consumer Staples | 0.87% | ₹0.83 Cr | +0.98% | +1.04% | +1.16% |
| Syngene International Ltd. | Healthcare | 0.83% | ₹0.80 Cr | +0.96% | +0.88% | +1.64% |
| Symphony Ltd. | Consumer Discretionary | 0.68% | ₹0.65 Cr | +0.84% | +0.92% | +0.86% |
| Wipro Ltd. | Technology | 0.53% | ₹0.50 Cr | +0.64% | +0.61% | +1.60% |
Sectors
Instruments
Recent changes
| Holding | From | To | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. | 1.05% | 0.00% | -1.05% |
| Bosch Ltd. | 2.41% | 2.96% | +0.55% |
| Others | 0.22% | -0.07% | -0.29% |
| Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. | 2.17% | 1.89% | -0.28% |
| Sundram Fasteners Ltd. | 1.13% | 1.41% | +0.28% |
| Amber Enterprises India Ltd. | 1.97% | 2.23% | +0.26% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 3.71% | 3.46% | -0.25% |
| Elgi Equipments Ltd. | 1.27% | 1.51% | +0.24% |
| Marico Ltd. | 3.80% | 3.61% | -0.19% |
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | 3.91% | 3.73% | -0.18% |
| LT Foods Ltd. | 1.90% | 2.08% | +0.18% |
| Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. | 1.60% | 1.46% | -0.14% |
| Voltas Ltd. | 1.42% | 1.29% | -0.13% |
| Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. | 1.96% | 2.08% | +0.12% |
| Hitachi Energy India Ltd. | 2.06% | 2.18% | +0.12% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | 2.10% | 2.22% | +0.12% |
| Symphony Ltd. | 0.79% | 0.68% | -0.11% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 1.78% | 1.89% | +0.11% |
| Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd. | 1.95% | 1.85% | -0.10% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 2.08% | 1.99% | -0.09% |
| TVS Motor Company Ltd. | 6.07% | 6.16% | +0.09% |
| ABB India Ltd. | 1.21% | 1.28% | +0.07% |
| Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd | 1.23% | 1.16% | -0.07% |
| Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd. | 0.94% | 0.87% | -0.07% |
| Eureka Forbes Ltd. | 0.91% | 0.98% | +0.07% |
| Rallis India Ltd. | 1.42% | 1.36% | -0.06% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 2.28% | 2.22% | -0.06% |
| Persistent Systems Ltd. | 3.26% | 3.31% | +0.05% |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. | 2.02% | 2.07% | +0.05% |
| ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | 2.05% | 2.00% | -0.05% |
| Dr. Lal Pathlabs Ltd. | 1.74% | 1.78% | +0.04% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | 1.81% | 1.77% | -0.04% |
| Tata Chemicals Ltd. | 1.01% | 0.97% | -0.04% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 1.78% | 1.82% | +0.04% |
| Syngene International Ltd. | 0.79% | 0.83% | +0.04% |
| Hero Motocorp Ltd. | 1.42% | 1.45% | +0.03% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 1.69% | 1.72% | +0.03% |
| Vinati Organics Ltd. | 1.02% | 1.05% | +0.03% |
| ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 2.10% | 2.13% | +0.03% |
| Computer Age Management Services Ltd. | 2.08% | 2.06% | -0.02% |
| Infosys Ltd. | 2.16% | 2.18% | +0.02% |
| Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd. | 1.13% | 1.15% | +0.02% |
| Safari Industries (India) Ltd. | 1.05% | 1.03% | -0.02% |
| VA Tech Wabag Ltd. | 2.84% | 2.86% | +0.02% |
| Hyundai Motor India Ltd. | 1.12% | 1.14% | +0.02% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Co Ltd. | 2.66% | 2.65% | -0.01% |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | 1.83% | 1.84% | +0.01% |
| Castrol India Ltd. | 1.39% | 1.40% | +0.01% |
| Havells India Ltd. | 1.68% | 1.67% | -0.01% |
| Indusind Bank Ltd. | 0.96% | 0.97% | +0.01% |
| Tata Communications Ltd. | 1.14% | 1.13% | -0.01% |
| Wipro Ltd. | 0.52% | 0.53% | +0.01% |
| The Federal Bank Ltd. | 3.70% | 3.71% | +0.01% |
Compare
Similar funds
The rest of the category, so this fund’s numbers have something to sit against.
| Fund | AUM | Expense | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category average | ₹1,740 Cr | 2.58% | 0.6% | 3.8% | 8.6% |
 SBI ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund | ₹5,356 Cr | 2.04% | -4.9% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
 ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund | ₹1,356 Cr | 2.32% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 8.6% |
 Axis ESG Integration Strategy Fund | ₹1,073 Cr | 2.71% | -5.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% |
 Aditya Birla Sun Life ESG Integration Strategy Fund | ₹580 Cr | 2.44% | -3.3% | 3.4% | 7.3% |
 Quant ESG Integration Strategy Fund | ₹337 Cr | 3.38% | 23.3% | 11.7% | 15.3% |
About
About this fund
The scheme’s own words, its benchmark and the people running it.
Investment objective
The scheme seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in share of companies that meet Quantums Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Fund managers
- Chirag MehtaHe has pursued M.Com from Mumbai University and CAIA.Prior to joining Quantum Asset Management Company Private Limited. He has worked as Assistant Analyst - Commodities (Quantum Advisors Pvt. Ltd). He has more than 19 years of experience in the research and investments functions in the field of commodities and alternative investment strategies. He has interned at Kotak & Co. Ltd and has also attended the Federation of Indian Commodities Exchanges as part of his internship.
- Rajorshi PalitBBA. LLB (Hons.)Prior to Joining the Quantum AMC. he has worked with Quantum Advisors Private Ltd,
Tools
Return calculator
What ₹10,000 a month in this fund would have grown to over each period, based on its past returns.
₹
| Over the past | Total investment | Would’ve become | Growth | Returns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months8.19% absolute | ₹60,000 | ₹64,914 | 8.19% | |
| 1 year−4.20% annualised | ₹1,20,000 | ₹1,17,305 | −2.25% | |
| 3 years6.10% annualised | ₹3,60,000 | ₹3,95,953 | 9.99% | |
| 5 years5.50% annualised | ₹6,00,000 | ₹6,91,965 | 15.33% |
Returns for 1 year and longer are annualised (CAGR); 6-month figures are absolute. Past returns are not a forecast.
How this is calculated
Each monthly instalment grows at the fund’s annualised return ÷ 12 per month until the end of the period, the same formula as our SIP calculator.
The amount compounds once a year at the fund’s CAGR for that period, the same formula as our lumpsum calculator.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask about this scheme.
What is the NAV of Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund?
The NAV of Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund is ₹22.60 as on 25 Sep 2026.
What is the expense ratio of Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund?
The expense ratio of Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund is 2.27% per year.
What is the minimum SIP amount for Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund?
You can start a SIP in Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund with ₹3,000 a month.
What returns has Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund given?
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund has returned -4.1% over 1 year, 0.2% over 3 years and 5.5% over 5 years (annualised).
Is there a lock-in or exit load on Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund?
Lock-in: None. Exit load: For units more than 10% of the investments, an exit load of 1% if redeemed within 365 days..
How risky is Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund?
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund is rated Very High on the SEBI riskometer and belongs to the Thematic-ESG category.
Which fund house manages Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund?
Quantum ESG Best In Class Strategy Fund is managed by Quantum Mutual Fund, which runs 13 schemes with ₹3,940 Cr under management.