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Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund Launches Motilal Oswal Quant Fund

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5 min read | Updated on June 03, 2024, 17:37 IST

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SUMMARY

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund has launched the Motilal Oswal Quant Fund, an open-ended scheme using a quantitative investment framework for medium to long-term capital growth. It features no entry load, a 1% exit load if cashed out within 15 days, and a minimum investment of ₹500. Subscription is open from June 3 to June 5, 2024.

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Stress test results of May 2024 indicate Quant Small Cap Fund’s increased liquidation periods

Motilal Oswal Mutual Fund just launched a new fund called Motilal Oswal Quant Fund. This scheme uses a computer program to pick stocks to grow your money over the medium to long term. It is an open-ended fund, so you can buy and sell units whenever you want. Be aware though, it is like a sectoral fund that focuses on picking stocks based on computer models, so it can be a bit risky. There is no entry load to invest, but if you cash out within 15 days of buying in, you will pay a 1% exit load. Otherwise, you are good to go. You can start investing with as little as ₹500 and add more later. The fund is open for subscription starting today, June 3rd, 2024, but only until June 5th 2024.

Why Invest in the Quant Funds?

Investing in quant funds can be a smart move because it takes the emotions out of investing. Is it tough to make decisions based on feelings or gut instincts? That can lead to mistakes, like holding on to losing stocks for too long or selling winners too early. With quant funds, decisions are based on mathematical models, not human emotions, so there is less chance of making those kinds of errors. These models are regularly reviewed and updated by fund managers, ensuring they stay effective and relevant.

Another great thing about quant funds is that they combine the benefits of active management with the consistency of a rules-based approach. This means you get the advantages of expert stock selection and risk management, without the downsides of human biases.

Unlike passive funds, which just aim to match the market, quant funds are designed to beat it, offering the potential for higher returns. So, if you are looking for a more reliable and potentially more profitable investment strategy, quant funds could be a great option.

Motilal Oswal Quant Fund

The investment objective of the Motilal Oswal Quant Fund is to generate medium to long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments selected based on a proprietary quantitative investment framework. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized.

Benchmark

The performance of the Motilal Oswal Quant Fund is benchmarked against the Nifty 200 Index TR.

Risk-o-meter:

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Funds Allocation

Types of InstrumentsRisk ProfileMinimum AllocationMaximum Allocation
EquityVery High80%100%
Units of Liquid fund and Money MarketLow0%20%

Who Should Invest?

Investors whose appetite is above the high-risk quotient, belong to a category of long-term growth ones and if they have at least five years to invest in either SIP or Lump Sum transactions would be able to consider buying the Motilal Oswal Quant Fund but should also consult their financial advisers or brokers selling mutual fund products for more information to determine whether the said fund meets their investment objectives.

Peer Schemes

Scheme NameLaunch DateAUM (Crore)TER (%)Returns (%)Since Launch Returns (%)
1 Year3 Years5 Years10 Years
Nippon India Quant Fund02-02-2005630.9842.2421.4119.3913.9110.05
DSP Quant Fund10-06-20191,179.231.2617.49.65--14.11
Tata Quant Fund22-01-202057.672.3824.0910.45--8.07
ICICI Pru Quant Fund07-12-202076.81.2332.6916.44--22.25
quant Quantamental Fund20-04-20212,173.52264.7731.28--32.44
Axis Quant Fund30-06-20211,062.732.1832.79---15.83
360 One Quant Fund29-11-2021175.141.8357.83---26.55
Kotak Quant Fund02-08-2023683.51.26----44.06
Data As of May 31, 2024

Who Manages the Scheme?

Ajay Khandelwal is 44 years old and has a CFA Level 3 certification as well as a PGDM-MBA from TAPMI, Manipal and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from MITS, Gwalior. Adding to this, he has worked for over thirteen years in fund management and research. Ajay’s job history shows that he has made substantial contributions to this area of work. He performed well when he was in Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited where he took care of the Small Cap Fund before taking up his new position here. This indicates how good he is at handling such investments.
Rakesh Shetty, aged 42, has a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and brings over 14 years of comprehensive experience in equity and debt trading, ETF management, and corporate treasury. Before joining Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited, he worked with a capital market business firm where he managed equity and debt ETFs, developed customised indices, and participated in product development, demonstrating his broad expertise in financial markets.

Conclusion

Motilal Oswal Quant Fund offers a data-driven approach to investing, aiming for higher returns by minimising human biases. With experienced managers and a focus on equity investments, it suits investors with a high-risk appetite and long-term growth goals. Potential investors should consult financial advisors to ensure alignment with their investment objectives.

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