Samco Special Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth

About Scheme: Samco Special Opportunities Fund is built on unique proprietary DISRUPTION model which has 10 distinct sub-strategies, each designed to uncover special situations within diverse themes. The fund capitalizes on market inefficiencies, aiming for long-term capital growth through undervalued or overlooked opportunities.
Active Share:
94.69%
Active Share
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Fund Overview

Investment Objective

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.

However, there can be no assurance or guarantee that the investment objective of the scheme would be achieved.

Key Highlights
DISRUPTION Model - Unique Proprietary model for identifying special situations
Dynamic Flexibility - Portfolio of ideas across, sectors & situations without restrictions
Universe Agnostic - Special situations across market caps from Large to Microcaps
Tax Efficiency - Benefits of equity taxation
Diversification - Diversified portfolio across special situations, themes to mitigate risk

Portfolio

All Holdings (as on 2025-08-31)

Issuers Industry % Of Net Assets
Indian Equity and Equity Related Total 99.36
Religare Enterprises Limited Finance 7.48
Marathon Nextgen Realty Limited Realty 6.00
Choice International Limited Finance 5.08
KRBL Limited Agricultural Food & other Products 3.82
Cartrade Tech Limited Retailing 3.39
Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited Capital Markets 3.14
Sharda Cropchem Limited Fertilizers & Agrochemicals 3.13
Eternal Limited Retailing 2.86
JM Financial Limited Finance 2.78
Bajaj Holdings & Investment Limited Finance 2.77
Fortis Healthcare Limited Healthcare Services 2.76
LT Foods Limited Agricultural Food & other Products 2.71
FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited Retailing 2.67
UPL Limited Fertilizers & Agrochemicals 2.61
HDFC Asset Management Company Limited Capital Markets 2.57
Narayana Hrudayalaya Limited Healthcare Services 2.51
SBI Life Insurance Company Limited Insurance 2.36
Maharashtra Scooters Limited Finance 2.34
Aditya Birla Capital Limited Finance 2.29
Max Financial Services Limited Insurance 2.26
L&T Finance Limited Finance 2.24
Muthoot Finance Limited Finance 2.17
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited Insurance 2.16
Kaveri Seed Company Limited Agricultural Food & other Products 2.16
Vesuvius India Limited Industrial Products 2.09
Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Limited Capital Markets 2.08
Inox India Limited Industrial Products 2.06
Krishna Institute Of Medical Sciences Limited Healthcare Services 2.06
RBL Bank Limited Banks 2.05
HDFC Bank Limited Banks 2.02
Rallis India Limited Fertilizers & Agrochemicals 1.95
Graphite India Limited Industrial Products 1.90
PTC Industries Limited Industrial Products 1.89
CSB Bank Limited Banks 1.83
JSW Holdings Limited Finance 1.77
HEG Limited Industrial Products 1.73
Subros Ltd Industrial Products 1.63
Authum Investment And Infrastructure Limited Finance 0.04
TREPS, Cash, Cash Equivalents and Net Current Asset Cash & Cash Equivalents 0.64
Grand Total 100

Industry wise Allocation

Fund Performance (as on 2025-08-31)

Period Fund Returns (%) Benchmark Returns (%) Additional Benchmark Returns (%) Value of Investment of 10,000
Fund (₹) Benchmark (₹) Additional Benchmark (₹)
Regular Plan - Growth Option
Last 1 year -15.02% -4.41% -2.01% 8,498 9,559 9,799
Since Inception -11.49% 5.28% 7.07% 8,600 10,657 10,880
Direct Plan - Growth Option
Last 1 year -13.68% -4.41% -2.01% 8,632 9,559 9,799
Since Inception -10.08% 5.28% 7.07% 8,770 10,657 10,880

Benchmark: Nifty 500 TRI Additional Benchmark: Nifty 50 TRI Inception/Allotment date: 06-Jun-24

Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. Returns computed on compounded annualised basis based on the NAV. Different Plans i.e. Regular Plan and Direct Plan under the scheme has different expense structure. The “since inception” returns of the scheme are calculated on Rs. 10/- invested at inception. The Fund is co-managed by Mr. Umeshkumar Mehta (since inception), Mrs. Nirali Bhansali (since February 19, 2025), Mr. Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani (since inception) and Ms. Komal Grover (since July 17, 2025). In case, the start / end date of the concerned period is a non-business date (NBD), the NAV of the previous date is considered for computation of returns.

Period Amount invested (Rs) Fund Value (Rs) Fund Returns (%) Benchmark value (Rs) Benchmark Returns (%) Additional Benchmark Value (Rs) Additional Benchmark Returns (%)
Regular Plan - Growth Option
Last 1 year 120,000 118,568.00 -2.21% 122,820 4.40% 124,869 7.63%
Since Inception 140,000 135,084.00 -5.62% 143,754 4.33% 147,867 9.12%
Direct Plan - Growth Option
Last 1 year 120,000 119,424.00 -0.89% 122,820 4.40% 124,869 7.63%
Since Inception 140,000 136,235.00 -4.31% 143,754 4.33% 147,867 9.12%

Benchmark: Nifty 500 TRI Additional Benchmark: Nifty 50 TRI Inception/Allotment date: 06-Jun-24

Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. For SIP returns, monthly investment of Rs.10,000 invested on the 1st business day of every month has been considered. CAGR Returns (%) are computed after accounting for the cash flow by using the XIRR method (investment internal rate of return). The Fund is co-managed by Mr. Umeshkumar Mehta (since inception), Mrs. Nirali Bhansali (since February 19, 2025), Mr. Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani (since inception) and Ms. Komal Grover (since July 17, 2025). In case, the start / end date of the concerned period is a non-business date (NBD), the NAV of the subsequent date is considered for computation of returns.

Frequently asked questions

What is Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

Samco Special Opportunities Fund is an open-ended equity scheme with an investment objective 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 which has the potential to create superior long-term risk adjusted returns.

What are the factors of Samco Special Opportunities Fund’s investment model?

The Samco Special Opportunities Fund employs a unique, proprietary “DISRUPTION” Model to identify investment opportunities. This model is based on 10 distinct sub-strategies (see image below), each designed to uncover special situations within diverse themes. This systematic approach enables the fund to generate a diverse range of investment ideas, leveraging disruption and special situations to seek out potential growth and value for investors.

Strategy Catalyst for price appreciation triggered by
underlying revenue / profit growth
D Digitization Megatrend of Digital adoption
I Insider Mirror Trading Riding behind actions of Insiders
S Spin Offs & Corporate Actions Value unlocking due to simplification
R Reforms - Regulatory, Governmental Accelerated growth & improving efficiencies
U Undervalued Holding Companies Mean reversion of Holdco discount
P Premiumisation Rising standards of living of consumers
T Trends sustainable over time Tailwinds due to behaviour shifts
I Innovation & Technological Disruptions Product/Channel, etc Innovation
O Organised Shift Rapid Growth due to unorganized shift
N New & Emerging Sectors Under-ownership & low discovery

How is Samco Special Opportunities Fund different from other thematic categories (including Business Cycle, etc) or equity categories such as Smallcap, Midcap, Flexicap, etc?

The Samco Special Opportunities Fund demonstrates dynamic flexibility, crucial for navigating the ever-changing landscape of sectors and themes in the investment world. Its adaptability allows it to swiftly shift focus across diverse areas such as defence, energy, railways, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure, capitalizing on the best opportunities as they emerge rather than sticking to just one theme. This strategic flexibility ensures that the fund can adapt to and thrive in the fluid nature of market trends, offering a robust advantage to investors seeking diversified exposure and potential growth across varied sector, for compounding their wealth.


The fund is designed to be universe agnostic, meaning it does not limit its investment scope to companies of a specific market capitalization. This strategy allows the fund to explore and capitalize on special situations across the entire market spectrum, from large-cap to micro-cap companies. By not confining itself to a particular segment, the fund is able to pursue a wide range of investment opportunities wherever they may arise, enhancing its potential for capital appreciation by tapping into diverse and sometimes underexplored areas of the market.

Who should invest in Samco Special Opportunities fund?

Samco Special Opportunities Fund is suitable for investors who are seeking long term capital appreciation through an actively managed thematic equity scheme that invests in stocks based on special situations theme.

What are the benefits of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

Samco Special Opportunities Fund offers five distinct benefits:


  • DISRUPTION Model: The fund employs a unique, proprietary DISRUPTION Model to identify investment opportunities.
  • Dynamic Flexibility: The fund exemplifies dynamic flexibility, crucial for navigating the ever-changing landscape of sectors and themes in the investment world.
  • Market Cap Agnostic: The fund is designed to be market cap agnostic, meaning it does not limit its investment scope to companies of a specific market capitalization.
  • Tax Efficient: The fund offers tax efficiency by managing thematic investments internally, which helps prevent the tax implications associated with frequent buying and selling of different thematic funds by investors.
  • Diversification Advantage: The fund offers a diversification advantage by spreading investments across various sectors and themes, mitigating the risk associated with investing in specific thematic or sectoral funds.

What will be the taxation of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

For taxation purposes, Samco Special Opportunities Fund is treated as an equity scheme and taxed accordingly.


Short-term capital gains (STCG) tax: If you sell your units within 12 months of purchase, the capital gain will be classified as STCG, and tax will be levied at 15%.


Long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax: If you sell your units after 12 months of purchase, the capital gain will be classified as LTCG. Every financial year, the first Rs. 1 lakh long-term capital gain will be exempt from taxation. The incremental long-term capital gain above Rs.1 lakh will be taxed at 10%.


What is the Exit Load and other scheme features of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

The Exit Load of Samco Special Opportunities Fund is as under:


  • 2.00%, if the investment is redeemed or switched out on or before 365 days from the date of allotment of units
  • No Exit Load will be charged if investment is redeemed or switched out after 365 days from the date of allotment of units.

How many stocks will portfolio hold in normal course?

There is no restriction on number of stocks in the fund. The scheme will focus on generating long-term capital growth by investing in companies that are experiencing or poised for special situations.

What is the benchmark of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

The Scheme performance would be benchmarked against NIFTY 500 TRI.

What will be the portfolio turnover of Samco Special Opportunities Fund?

The fund has no specific target relating to portfolio turnover.

Will Samco Special Opportunities Fund declare dividend?

Dividends will not be declared by Samco Special Opportunities Fund and only growth plan would be available.

Samco Special Opportunities Fund - Direct Growth

Active Share:
94.69%
Active Share
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8.9100

Risk

Very High

Riskometer

(An open-ended equity scheme following special situations theme)

This product is suitable for investors who are seeking* :

  • Long Term Capital Appreciation
  • An actively managed thematic equity scheme that invests in stocks based on special situations theme

*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

Samco Special Opportunities Fund

The risk of the scheme is very high

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