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Samco Special Opportunities Fund NFO: Review, NAV & Date

Introduction
Samco Special Opportunities Fund - NFO Overview
Fund Overview
The Objective of the Fund
Peers of Samco Special Opportunities Fund - NFO
Risk Factors in Such Funds
Past Performance of Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds
Samco Special Opportunities Fund NFO - Who can invest
Samco Special Opportunities Fund NFO - Growth Fund Managers
Conclusion

Introduction

Are you looking to invest in mutual funds but unsure where to park your funds for good returns? Don't worry, we've got you covered! The Samco Special Opportunities Fund presents a promising opportunity for profitable investment. However, it's crucial to understand the scheme thoroughly before making investment to make the most of it.

Samco Special Opportunities Fund - NFO Overview

The Samco Special Opportunities Fund is tailored for individuals looking to invest equity and debt related instrument. With no lock-in period, this thematic fund enables investors to diversify their portfolios to achieve long-term capital profits.

From May 17, 2024, to May 31, 2024, the fund will invest in a diversified portfolio, including equity and debt-related instruments, focusing on companies undergoing special situations like mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.

Fund Overview

The Samco Special Opportunities Fund-NFO holds an AUM totalling Rs. 2,205.23 crores. This fund has a stamp duty of 0.005% (From July 1st 2020). The minimum investment required is an SIP of Rs 500.

Start Date	17 May 2024
End Date	31 May 2024
VRO rating	-
Expense ratio	NA
Exit load	2%, if redeemed within 365 days.
AUM (Fund size)	Rs. 2,205.23Cr.
Lock-in	No Lockin
Stamp Duty	0.005% (From July 1st 2020)
Benchmark Index	NIFTY 500 TRI
Min. investment	SIP ₹500
Risk	Very High
Short-term capital gains (STCG)	Returns taxed at 15% if you redeem before 1 year
Long-term capital gains (STCG)	After 1 year, pay a LTCG tax of 10% on returns of ₹1 lakh+ in a financial year

The Objective of the Fund

The investment objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of securities 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 things create mispricings and undervalued opportunities that the fund aims to exploit for potential capital appreciation.

Asset allocation (% of Net Assets) of the Scheme's portfolio will be as follows

Types of Instruments	Minimum Allocation (% of Net Assets)	Maximum Allocation (% of Net Assets)	Risk Profile
Equity & Equity related instruments of special situations theme	80	100	Very High
Equity and Equity related securities of other Companies	0	20	Very High
Debt and Money Market Instruments	0	20	Low to Moderate

Peers of Samco Special Opportunities Fund - NFO

Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds	1Y Return	3Y Return	AUM (Cr)
Sundaram Services Fund Direct - Growth	34.11%	21.41%	59,763.82
Edelweiss Nifty 100 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct - Growth	31.54%%	-	1,29,665.79
Axis Business Cycles Fund Direct - Growth	40.50%	-	2,86,670.00

Risk Factors in Such Funds

Thematic funds invest in specific companies and sectors, which limits the capability of the fund.
The scheme's performance may not align with the general market during strong upward or downward cycles.
The scheme involves active monitoring, potentially leading to frequent changes in the portfolio.
Equity and equity-related securities are volatile and prone to price fluctuations, increasing risk.
The scheme bears the risk of incorrect forecasts regarding future market trends or the value of assets, indices, or other financial or economic factors.

Past Performance of Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds

Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds	NAV (Rs)	Returns since inception	Return/Risk
Quant Momentum Fund Direct - Growth	14.57	45.51%	Performing Poorly
Sundaram Services Fund Direct - Growth	30.60	21.83%	For every unit of risk this fund takes, it generates 20% more returns.
Edelweiss Nifty 100 Quality 30 Index Fund Direct - Growth	13.55	11.7%	Generated the highest return amongst Large Cap Index funds in the last 1 Month.
Axis Business Cycles Fund Direct - Growth	15.16	40.13%	Performing Poorly

Samco Special Opportunities Fund NFO - Who can invest

This fund is ideal for individuals who can take on high risk to achieve high growth. The fund invests in equity and equity-related instruments of companies experiencing special situations, as well as other companies and debt instruments. This investment approach leads to a high level of risk and volatility.

Samco Special Opportunities Fund NFO - Growth Fund Managers

Mr. Paras Matalia
Mr. Umeshkumar Mehta

Conclusion

The Samco Special Opportunities Fund aims to generate long-term gains for investors by focusing on equity and debt-related instruments. Due to its strategy, the fund is inherently risky and volatile. Therefore, investors need to evaluate their risk tolerance and investment goals before committing to this fund.

Disclaimer: This stock analysis is only for informational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your research and consult with a financial advisor.

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