About Samco Special Opportunities Fund
Samco Special Opportunities Fund is a sectoral / thematic fund managed by Samco 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 a portfolio of securities that are involved in special situations such as restructurings, turnarounds, spin-offs, mergers & acquisitions, new trends, new & emerging sectors, digitization, premiumization, and other special corporate actions. These situations often create mispricings and undervalued opportunities that the fund aims to exploit for potential capital appreciation.
The scheme's stated objective, as published by Samco 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.
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Every plan and option, with scheme codes
| Plan | Option | NAV | Scheme code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct | Growth | ₹9.55 | 152586 |
| Regular | Growth | ₹9.21 | 152587 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Samco Special Opportunities Fund today?
The NAV of Samco Special Opportunities Fund (Direct plan, Growth) is ₹9.55 and the Regular plan NAV is ₹9.21, as of 18 Sept 2026.
What returns has Samco Special Opportunities Fund given?
Over the last year the Direct plan returned 4.83%. Past returns do not guarantee future returns.
What is the expense ratio of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
The Direct plan charges 2.24% a year, as disclosed on 31 Aug 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 Samco Special Opportunities Fund?
You can start a monthly SIP with ₹250, or invest a lump sum of ₹5,000 or more.
How much has Samco Special Opportunities Fund fallen in the past?
Its deepest fall was 32.2% from 31 Jul 2024 to 3 Mar 2025. Of every one-year stretch in its history, 39% ended in a gain.
Which category does Samco Special Opportunities Fund belong to?
It is a Sectoral / Thematic Fund from Samco 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 Samco 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.