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Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund

Quantum Mutual Fund · Direct plan · Growth

3-year returns
7.6%
a year
NAV
₹24.67
▲ 0.37% · 18 Sept 2026
Fund size
₹96 Cr
Expense ratio
0.74%
a year
Minimum SIP
₹500

Figures are for the Direct plan. The Regular plan, bought through a distributor, is at ₹23.00 and has returned 6.11% a year over 3 years.

Returns, and where it stands

Against the average sectoral / thematic fund, and its place among them. Anything longer than a year is a yearly rate.

PeriodThis fundCategoryRank
1 year-5.6%5.2%behind195 of 221
3 years7.6%14.5%behind121 of 136
5 years7.1%12.9%behind88 of 98
Every period, and the Regular plan →
PeriodDirectRegular
1 month-2.6%-2.8%
3 months1.2%0.8%
6 months6.2%5.4%
1 year-5.6%-6.9%
2 yearsp.a.-3.3%-4.6%
3 yearsp.a.7.6%6.1%
5 yearsp.a.7.1%5.9%
7 yearsp.a.14.1%13%

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 Jul 2019.

Plan

NAV history

▼ 5.55% in the last 1Y

21.723.926.118 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
₹7,063
XIRR (per year)
2.52%
Value today
₹1,87,063

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
13.4% a year
2.2% less than the category average — the steadier side
Worst fall so far
−33.2%
Jan 2020 to Mar 2020, against −25.3% for the category.
Years that made money
80.8%
Of every one-year stretch it has been through.
Over any three years
7% to 30.4%
A year, at worst and at best. Typically 15.9%.

Fund details

Minimum lumpsum
₹500
Minimum top-up
₹500
Lock-in
None
Plan started
12 Jul 2019
Portfolio turnover
0.20x
Expense ratio
0.74%
as of 31 Jul 2026

Managed by Chirag Mehta, Rajorshi Palit

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

How it compares

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund against other funds in the Sectoral / Thematic Fund category
Fund1Y3Y5YExpenseFund size
Nippon India Taiwan Equity Fund118%61.43%1.24%₹1,128 Cr
HDFC Defence Fund21.09%37.07%0.9%₹11,478 Cr
HDFC Transportation and Logistics Fund7.35%24.8%1.09%₹2,116 Cr
SBI Healthcare Opportunities Fund20.88%24.31%18.52%1.02%₹5,796 Cr
UTI - Healthcare Fund16.82%24.15%16.09%1.28%₹1,444 Cr
LIC MF Infrastructure Fund8.97%23.9%21.88%1.35%₹1,174 Cr
Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund-5.55%7.55%7.08%0.74%₹96 Cr

About Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund

Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by Quantum 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.

The Investment Objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in share of companies identified based on the Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) theme following Best in Class Strategy.

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₹24.67147372
RegularGrowth Option₹23.00147371

Frequently asked questions

What is the NAV of Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund today?

The NAV of Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹24.67 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹23.00, as of 18 Sept 2026.

What returns has Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund given?

Over the last year the Direct plan returned -5.55%, and 7.55% a year over 3 years and 7.08% a year over 5 years. That places it 121 of 136 funds in its category over 3 years. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.

What is the expense ratio of Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund?

The Direct plan charges 0.74% 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 ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund?

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

How much has Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund fallen in the past?

Its deepest fall was 33.2% from 24 Jan 2020 to 23 Mar 2020. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 81% ended in a gain.

Which category does Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy Fund belong to?

It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from Quantum 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 Quantum ESG Best in Class Strategy 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.