Samco 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: ₹9.55+2.80%
18 Sept 2026
1 Week returns: -0.52 %
Category rank: 35/57
1 Month returns: 3.47 %
Category rank: 1/57
1 Year CAGR: 4.83 %
Category rank: 17/41
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
Not enough talking points with positive stance
Negative
Relatively high expense ratio
Expense ratio of the scheme (2.05%) is higher than average expense ratio of the category (1.65%), 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?
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 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.
Plan Variants
No variants available.
Fund Managers
Key Scheme Details
Inception
12 Jun 2024
Expense Ratio
2.05%
AUM
₹127.06 Cr
Lock in
No lock in
Taxation
Equity
Min. Investment
₹5,000
Min. Addl Investment
-
Min. SIP Investment
₹250
Exit load
Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 365 days.
AMC Overview
Samco Mutual Fund background and AUM insights, category-wise distribution and historical AUM growth.
AMC Details
AMC
Samco Mutual Fund
CEO
Viraj Gandhi(Chief Executive Officer)
CIO
Umeshkumar Mehta(Chief Investment Officer)
Trustee
Samco Trustee Private Limited
Website
Address
1003 – A Naman Midtown 10th Floor,, Senapati Bapat Marg,, Prabhadevi (west),, Mumbai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current NAV of Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The current NAV of Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ₹9.55 as of 17 Sep 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 Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The AUM (Assets Under Management) of Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ₹127.06 crore. AUM represents the total market value of assets the fund currently manages on behalf of its investors.
What is the expense ratio of Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The expense ratio of Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is 2.05% 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 Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is managed by Nirali Bhansali, Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani, Umeshkumar Mehta, Vishal Shinde. You can check the full list of fund managers in the "Fund Manager" section above.
What is the benchmark of Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The benchmark of Samco 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 Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth launched?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth was launched on 12 Jun 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 Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
The minimum investment in Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth is ₹5,000 for a lump sum and ₹250 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 Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth has an exit load — Exit load of 1%, if redeemed within 365 days.. Exit load is charged to discourage early withdrawals and protect long-term investors in the fund.
What category does Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth belong to?
Samco Special Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth belongs to the Equity: Thematic-Other category. You can view other funds in this category.