About Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund
Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
To achieve long term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities presented by special situations such as corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, government policy and/or regulatory changes, disruption, upcoming and new trends, new & emerging sectors, companies/sectors going through temporary unique challenges and other similar instances. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund.
The NAV (net asset value) is the price of one unit of the fund. It is published by the fund house every business day and changes with the value of the fund's holdings. The Growth option reinvests all gains, so its NAV reflects the fund's total return.
Tax on your gains
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Work out what you would owe with the capital gains tax calculator.
Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹12.9443 | 153749 |
| Direct | Payout/Reinvestment | ₹12.9443 | 153750 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹12.9267 | 153751 |
| Regular | Payout/Reinvestment | ₹12.9267 | 153752 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund today?
The NAV of Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹12.9443 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹12.9267, as of 13 Nov 2026.
What returns has Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 19.05%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund?
The Direct plan charges 2.93% a year, as disclosed on 30 Sept 2026. The fee is already taken out of the NAV, so the returns above are what you keep.
What is the minimum SIP amount in Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.
How much has Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 15.2% from 18 Nov 2025 to 31 Mar 2026. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 100% ended in a gain.
Which category does Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund. Invest in one sector (such as banking, IT or pharma) or a theme (such as consumption or infrastructure). Concentrated and higher risk; suited to investors with a view on that sector.
What is the difference between the Direct and Regular plan?
Both invest in the same portfolio. The Direct plan is bought straight from the fund house or a direct platform and has a lower expense ratio because no distributor commission is paid, so its NAV grows slightly faster over time.
How are gains from Motilal Oswal Special Opportunities Fund taxed?
Gains are taxed as equity: sell within 12 months and the gain is short-term, taxed at 20%. Hold longer and it is long-term, taxed at 12.5% on gains above ₹1.25 lakh in a financial year, across all your equity investments.
Source: NAVs published by the fund house through AMFI. Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks; read all scheme-related documents carefully. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. This page is for information only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell.