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Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund

Quantum Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
8.8%
a year
NAV
₹122.06
▲ 0.31% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹210 Cr
Expense ratio
0.9%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹114.83 and has returned 7.58% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average elss (tax saver) fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-8%-1.2%behind37 of 38
3 years8.8%11.2%behind30 of 37
5 years9.5%10.9%behind23 of 30
10 years10.4%13.8%behind25 of 25
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.7%-2.8%
3 months-2.6%-2.9%
6 months0.2%-0.4%
1 year-8%-9.1%
2 yearsp.a.-4.1%-5.3%
3 yearsp.a.8.8%7.6%
5 yearsp.a.9.5%8.5%
7 yearsp.a.13.3%12.5%
10 yearsp.a.10.4%

Figures are for the Direct plan, and the rank compares it against the same plan of its peers, best first. Based on NAV history from Sept 2016.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 8.04% in the last 1Y

114.3124.6134.918 Sept 202520 Mar 202618 Sept 2026

Hover or tap the chart for the NAV on any date. Past NAVs are adjusted for unit splits.

If you had invested in this fund

Investment type
years
Total invested
₹1,80,000
Gain
₹2,188
XIRR (per year)
0.79%
Value today
₹1,82,188

36 monthly instalments from 22 Sept 2023, valued at the latest NAV. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What the ride has been like

Worked out from this fund's own NAV history, not a rating.

How bumpy
12.3% a year
2% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−39.6%
Jun 2019 to Mar 2020, against −33.1% for the category.
Years that made money
78.2%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
-10.5% to 31.1%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 13.4%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
3 years
Plan started
23 Dec 2008
Portfolio turnover
0.17x
Expense ratio
0.9%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by George Thomas, Christy Mathai, Ketan Gujarathi

Direct plan figures, last checked on 20 Sept 2026. Exit load and the scheme's benchmark are in thescheme document.

How it compares

Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund against other funds in the ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Motilal Oswal ELSS Tax Saver Fund8.69%21.87%17.29%0.98%₹5,134 Cr
ITI ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.29%16.7%13.08%0.88%₹463 Cr
JM ELSS - Tax Saver Fund7.21%16.45%14.4%1.29%₹248 Cr
HSBC ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.41%15.86%1.21%₹4,229 Cr
WhiteOak Capital ELSS Tax Saver Fund1.85%15.8%0.87%₹507 Cr
Baroda BNP Paribas ELSS Tax Saver Fund3.8%14.93%1.09%₹930 Cr
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund-8.04%8.82%9.5%0.9%₹210 Cr

About Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund

Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund is a elss (tax saver) fund managed by Quantum Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

To achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in shares of companies that will typically be included in the BSE 200 Index and are in a position to benefit from the anticipated growth and development of the Indian economy and its markets. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be achieved.

The scheme's stated objective, as published by Quantum 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
PlanOptionNAVScheme code
DirectGrowth Option₹122.06111549
DirectIDCW₹120.81111550
RegularGrowth Option₹114.83141070
RegularIDCW₹113.59141071

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund today?

The NAV of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹122.06 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹114.83, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -8.04%, and 8.82% a year over 3 years and 9.5% a year over 5 years. That places it 30 of 37 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.9% a year, as disclosed on 31 Jul 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 Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund?

You can start a monthly SIP with ₹500, or invest a lump sum of ₹500 or more.

How much has Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 39.6% from 3 Jun 2019 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 78% ended in a gain.

Which category does Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund belong to?

It is a ELSS (Tax Saver) Fund from Quantum Mutual Fund. Equity Linked Savings Schemes: diversified equity funds with a 3-year lock-in. Investments qualify for the Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh) under the old tax regime.

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 Quantum ELSS Tax Saver 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.