Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth
Equity: Thematic-Other - Growth (Open ended)
SEBI Riskometer: Very HighCategory: Equity: Thematic-OtherBenchmark: NIFTY 500 Total Return IndexCheck Portfolio Overlap →
NAV: ₹11.53+0.79%
09 Oct 2026
1 Week returns: 0.25 %
Category rank: 14/59
1 Month returns: -1.64 %
Category rank: 6/57
1 Year CAGR: 15.74 %
Category rank: 5/43
3 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
5 Years CAGR: -
Category rank: -
Key Talking Points
Important talking points about the scheme's performance, expense ratio and other factors — grouped by positive, negative, and neutral stance.
Positive
Relatively low expense ratio
Expense ratio of the scheme (1.04%) is lower than average expense ratio of the category (1.61%), excluding index funds and ETFs
This measures the relative expense of the scheme with respect to average expense ratio of the category. Investors should always prefer schemes with lower expense, everything else remaining the same
What is Expense ratio?
Negative
Not enough talking points with negative stance
Neutral
Not enough performance data
Since this is a relatively new scheme (less than 3 years), we do not have sufficient data to conduct meaningful performance analysis
Scheme Overview
The scheme seeks to generate long term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in opportunities presented by Special Situations such as Company Specific Event/Developments, Corporate Restructuring, Government Policy change and/or Regulatory changes, Technology led Disruption/ Innovation or companies going through temporary but unique challenges and other similar instances.
Plan Variants
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-IDCW
Plan
IDCW
Payout
Irregular
Fund Managers
Key Scheme Details
Inception
4 Jul 2024
Expense Ratio
1.04%
AUM
₹1,702.45 Cr
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Equity
Min. Investment
₹100
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹100
Exit load
0.5% for redemption within 90 Days
AMC Overview
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund background and AUM insights, category-wise distribution and historical AUM growth.
AMC Details
AMC
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund
CEO
Nilesh Shah(Managing Director)
CIO
Harsha Upadhyaya(Chief Investment Officer-Equity), Deepak Agrawal(Chief Investment Officer-Debt)
IRO
Sushma Mata
Trustee
Kotak Mahindra Trustee Company Ltd
Website
Address
The Capital Building, , Behind ICICI Bank, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current NAV of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ₹11.53 as of 9 Oct 2026. The NAV of a mutual fund reflects the per-unit market value of the fund's holdings and is updated at the end of every trading day.
What is the AUM of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ₹1,702.45 crore. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is 1.04% per annum. This is the annual fee charged by the fund house to manage your investment. A lower expense ratio means more of your returns stay with you — which is one reason direct plans have a lower expense ratio than regular plans.
Who is the fund manager of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Abhishek Bisen, Devender Singhal. You can check the full list of fund managers in the "Fund Manager" section above.
What is the benchmark of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is NIFTY 500 Total Return Index. This is the index against which the fund's performance is measured. Consistently beating the benchmark over long periods is a key indicator of a fund manager's skill.
When was Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth launched?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 4 Jul 2024. The fund has been in existence for 2 years. A longer track record gives investors more data to evaluate how the fund has performed across different market cycles.
What is the minimum investment in Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ₹100 for a lump sum and ₹100 per month for a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan). SIPs allow you to invest a fixed amount regularly, making it easier to build wealth over time without needing a large upfront amount.
What is the exit load on Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an exit load — 0.5% for redemption within 90 Days. Exit load is charged to discourage early withdrawals and protect long-term investors in the fund.
What category does Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
Kotak Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Equity: Thematic-Other category. You can view other funds in this category.