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Motilal Oswal Quant Fund

An open-ended equity scheme investing based on a quant investment framework

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  • dateAsOn:31 Mar 2026

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    • sebiCategory: Equity Fund

    • exitLoad:

      1% - If redeemed on or before 15 days from the date of allotment. Nil - If redeemed after 15 days from the date of allotment. Exit Load will be applicable on switch amongst the Schemes of MOMF. No Load shall be imposed for switching between Options within the Scheme. Further, it is clarified that there will be no exit load charged on a switch-out from Regular to Direct plan within the same scheme.

    • CMOTSAMCCode: 38442

    • nfoEndDate: 05-Jun-2024

    • dateOfAllotment: 2024-06-06

    • nfoStartDate: 03-Jun-2024

    • schemeName: Motilal Oswal Quant Fund

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    • fundCategoryCode: MF

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    • 0:

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      • inception_marketValue: 8034.4
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    • 1:

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      • inception_marketValue: 9229.8
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      • plancode: GD
      • optioncode: G
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      • inception_Ret: -7.3
      • inception_marketValue: 8714.3
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      • inception_marketValue: 8679.6
      • latNavDate: 2026-03-31
      • prodcode: MQPD
      • plancode: PD
      • optioncode: D

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    • planName: Direct
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    • 0:

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      • optioncode: D

    • 1:

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    • 2:

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    • 3:

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  • bmCode: 2005

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Periodic Returns

Data as on 31 Mar 2026

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Current value of Investment of ₹10,000

Date of inception: 06-June-2024 In case the start or end date of the concerned period is a non-business day (NBD), the NAV of the previous business day is considered for computation of returns. The NAV per unit shown in the table is as on the start date of the said period. Past performance may or may not be sustained in the future. Future returns are not guaranteed and a loss of original capital may occur. Different plans under the scheme may have different expense structures. Performance is for Direct Plan Growth option. Different plans have different expense structure. The scheme is currently managed by Mr. Ajay Khandelwal & Mr. Rakesh Shetty.

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Why this fund?

Expertise

Backed by a decade of financial expertise, we focus on long-term wealth creation through early investment in promising midcaps.

High Conviction

A focused portfolio of ~35 high-conviction midcap stocks, carefully selected for their unique potential.

Quality and Growth

We prioritize business quality and management strength, guided by our QGLP investment philosophy.

*Based upon our current investment strategy.

Pioneering Growth

A House known for identifying high-growth themes that serve as compounding instruments & stand as formidable wealth creators.

Skin in the Game

Our promoters have invested a substantial ~71772 Cr.*, firmly aligning our interests with yours.

*Data as on 31st January 2024.

Disclaimer: The investment objective of the Scheme is to achieve long term capital appreciation by predominantly investing in equity.

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    1. Key Facts

    2. Launched on 06 Feb 2024

Investment Objective

  • investmentObjective:

    The investment objective of the scheme 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.

  • applicationAmount:

    ₹ 500/- and in multiples of ₹ 1/- thereafter

  • redemptionAmont: ₹ 500/- and in multiples of ₹ 1/- thereafter or account balance, whichever is lower.

  • exitLoad:

    1% - If redeemed on or before 15 days from the date of allotment. Nil - If redeemed after 15 days from the date of allotment. Exit Load will be applicable on switch amongst the Schemes of MOMF. No Load shall be imposed for switching between Options within the Scheme. Further, it is clarified that there will be no exit load charged on a switch-out from Regular to Direct plan within the same scheme.

  • aum:

    • 0:

      • latestAum: 211.06
      • latestAumAsOnDt: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
      • optioncode: D
      • plancode: DP
      • prodcode: MQDP

    • 1:

      • latestAum: 211.06
      • latestAumAsOnDt: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
      • optioncode: R
      • plancode: DP
      • prodcode: MQDP

    • 2:

      • latestAum: 211.06
      • latestAumAsOnDt: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
      • optioncode: G
      • plancode: GD
      • prodcode: MQGD

    • 3:

      • latestAum: 211.06
      • latestAumAsOnDt: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
      • optioncode: G
      • plancode: GP
      • prodcode: MQGP

    • 4:

      • latestAum: 211.06
      • latestAumAsOnDt: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
      • optioncode: D
      • plancode: PD
      • prodcode: MQPD

    • 5:

      • latestAum: 211.06
      • latestAumAsOnDt: 2026-03-31T00:00:00
      • optioncode: R
      • plancode: PD
      • prodcode: MQPD

  • portfolioTurnoverRatio: 2.60

  • planList:

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      • optionName: Growth
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      • optionCode: G
      • schDetail:
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      • amfi_schcode: 152694
      • cmt_schcode: 44911

    • 1:

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      • amfi_schcode: 152692
      • cmt_schcode: 44909

    • 2:

      • planName: Regular
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      • cmt_schcode: 44910

    • 3:

      • planName: Regular
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      • groupedCode: DPD
      • optionCode: D
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    • 4:

      • planName: Direct
      • groupedName: Direct IDCW Payout
      • optionName: IDCW Payout
      • sixth_char_name: D
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    • 5:

      • planName: Direct
      • groupedName: Direct IDCW Reinvestment
      • optionName: IDCW Reinvestment
      • sixth_char_name: D
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      • planNameOriginal: Direct Reinvestment
      • groupedCode: PDR
      • optionCode: D
      • schDetail:
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  • benchmark: Nifty 200 Index TRI

  • expenseRatioDirect: 0.84%

  • benchmarkreturns:

    • 0:

      • type: BM
      • groupName: Nifty 200 TRI (PRIMARY)
      • latNavDate: 2026-03-31
      • latnav: 16699.39
      • oneYear_Ret: -2.8023626291116988
      • inception_Ret: -0.8212675751042786
      • bmcode: 2005.0

    • 1:

      • type: BM
      • groupName: Nifty 50 TRI (SECONDARY)
      • latNavDate: 2026-03-31
      • latnav: 33655.43
      • oneYear_Ret: -3.989977771489084
      • inception_Ret: -0.1357549120393764
      • bmcode: 2006.0

  • entryLoad:

    NIL

Minimum Application Amount

₹500/- and in multiples of ₹1/- thereafter

Minimum Redemption Amount

₹500/- then ₹1/- increments, up to account balance

Latest AUM

211.06

2026-03-31T00:00:00

Portfolio Turnover Ratio

2.60

Plans

Direct,Regular

Options (Under each plan)

Growth

Benchmark

Nifty 200 Index TRI

Total Expense Ratio

0.84%

Inception date

2026-03-31

Entry Load

NIL

Exit Load Policy

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Our Fund Managers

Managing this fund since

Total AUM

  • schDetail

    • sebiCategory: Equity Fund

    • exitLoad:

      1% - If redeemed on or before 15 days from the date of allotment. Nil - If redeemed after 15 days from the date of allotment. Exit Load will be applicable on switch amongst the Schemes of MOMF. No Load shall be imposed for switching between Options within the Scheme. Further, it is clarified that there will be no exit load charged on a switch-out from Regular to Direct plan within the same scheme.

    • CMOTSAMCCode: 38442

    • nfoEndDate: 05-Jun-2024

    • dateOfAllotment: 2024-06-06

    • nfoStartDate: 03-Jun-2024

    • schemeName: Motilal Oswal Quant Fund

    • cmotsGroupCode: MO44909

    • fundCategoryCode: MF

    • schcode: MQ

  • fundManager:

    • 0:

      • designation: Fund Manager/Dealer

      • type: MF

      • picture: /content/dam/motilal-mf/fund-manager/mr-rakesh-shetty.png

      • dropdownField: MF

      • fundManagerName: Rakesh Shetty

      • description:

        Mr. Rakesh Shetty has more than 13 years of overall experience and expertise in trading in equity, debt segment, Exchange Trade Fund’s management, Corporate Treasury and Banking. Prior to joining Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited, he has worked with Company engaged in Capital Market Business wherein he was in charge of equity and debt ETFs, customized indices and has also been part of product development.

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    • 1:

      • designation: Executive Group Vice President

      • type: MF

      • picture: /content/dam/motilal-mf/fund-manager/mr-ajay-khandelwal.png

      • dropdownField: MF

      • fundManagerName: Ajay Khandelwal

      • description:

        Ajay has 13 years rich experience in fund management and research related activity. Prior to joining Motilal Oswal Asset Management Company Limited he has worked with Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited handling Small Cap Fund. He has done post-graduation i.e. MBA from Manipal University. Mr. Ajay possess expertise in Fund Management.

      • cfReferencePath: /content/dam/motilal-mf/content-fragment/fund-manager/ajay-khandelwal

    • 2:

      • description:

        Mr. Ankit Agarwal brings over two decades of rich experience in the financial industry, spanning asset management, portfolio construction, equity research, and capital markets. His career reflects a deep understanding of global investment dynamics and a consistent track record of delivering strategic insights. He began his journey with UTI Asset Management Company, where he specialized in equity research across diverse sectors including healthcare, telecom, technology, and midcaps. His analytical rigor and sectoral expertise contributed significantly to investment decisions and fund performance. Mr. Agarwal further honed his skills at Barclays Wealth, where he provided tailored investment research and strategic advice to high-net-worth individuals, aligning portfolios with market trends and client goals. His global exposure includes pivotal roles at Lehman Brothers in London, BNP Paribas in Hong Kong, and D. E. Shaw, where he worked on proprietary trading systems. These international stints enriched his perspective on cross-border markets and advanced financial instruments. With a blend of domestic and international experience, Mr. Agarwal stands out as a seasoned professional with a nuanced approach to investment strategy and market analysis.

      • designation: Fund Manager

      • dropdownField: MF

      • picture: /content/dam/motilal-mf/fund-manager/mr-aliasgar-shakir.png

      • fundManagerName: Mr. Ankit Agarwal

      • cfReferencePath: /content/dam/motilal-mf/content-fragment/fund-manager/ankit-agarwal

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An investment vehicle that is made up of a pool of funds collected from many investors for the purpose of investing in securities such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets. Mutual funds are operated by investment managers, who invest the fund's capital and attempt to produce capital gains and income for the fund's investors. A mutual fund's portfolio is structured and maintained to match the investment objectives stated in the scheme information document.

What does a Mutual Fund do with investor’s money?

Anybody with an investible surplus of as little as a few hundred rupees can invest in mutual funds. The investors buy units of a fund that best suits their investment objectives and future needs. A Mutual Fund invests the pool of money collected from the investors in a range of securities comprising equities, debt, money market instruments etc. after charging for the AMC fees. The income earned and the capital appreciation realised by the scheme, are shared by the investors in same proportion as the number of units owned by them.

What is the Regulatory Body for Mutual Funds?

Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulatory body for all the mutual funds mentioned above. All the mutual funds must get registered with SEBI.

Why should I choose to invest in a mutual fund?

For a retail investor who does not have the time and expertise to analyze and invest in stocks and bonds, mutual funds offer a viable investment alternative. This is because:1. Mutual Funds provide the benefit of cheap access to expensive stocks2. Mutual funds diversify the risk of the investor by investing in a basket of assets3. A team of professional fund managers manages them with in-depth research inputs from investment analysts.4. Being institutions with good bargaining power in markets, mutual funds have access to crucial corporate information which individual investors cannot access.

What are the advantages of investing in a Mutual Fund?

There are several benefits from investing in a Mutual Fund. A. Small investments: Mutual funds help you to reap the benefit of returns by a portfolio spread across a wide spectrum of companies with small investments. Such a spread would not have been possible without their assistance. Professional Fund Management: Professionals having considerable expertise, experience and resources manage the pool of money collected by a mutual fund. They analyze markets and the economy to select good investment opportunities. B. Spreading Risk: An investor with a limited amount of fund might be able to invest in only one or two stocks / bonds, thus increasing his or her risk. However, a mutual fund will spread its risk by investing in a number of sound stocks or bonds, across sectors, so the risk is diversified, along with taking advantage of the position it holds. Also in cases of liquidity crisis where stocks are sold at a distress, mutual funds have the advantage of the redemption option at the NAVs (Net Asset Values). C. Transparency and easy access to information: Mutual Funds regularly provide investors with information on the value of their investments. Mutual Funds also provide complete portfolio disclosure of the investments made by various schemes and also the proportion invested in each asset type and clearly layout their investment strategy to the investor. D. Liquidity: Closed ended funds have their units listed at the stock exchange, thus they can be bought and sold at their market value. Over and above this the units can be directly redeemed to the Mutual Fund as and when they announce the repurchase.Open ended funds, the units are available for subscriptions redemption on all business days on an ongoing basis. E. Choice: The large amount of Mutual Funds offer the investor a wide variety to choose from. An investor can pick up a MF scheme depending upon his risk / return profile. F. Regulations: All the mutual funds are registered with SEBI and they function within the provisions of strict regulation designed to protect the interests of the investor.

How do mutual funds diversify their risks?

An investor can reduce his total risk by holding a portfolio of assets instead of only one asset. This is because by holding all your money in just one asset, the entire fortunes of your portfolio depend on this one asset. By creating a portfolio of a variety of assets, this risk is substantially reduced.

Can mutual funds be viewed as risk-free investments?

No. Mutual fund investments are not totally risk free. In fact, investing in mutual funds contains the same risk as investing in the markets, the only difference being that due to professional management of funds the controllable risks are substantially reduced.

What are the risks involved in investing in mutual funds?

A very important risk involved in mutual fund investments is the market risk. When the market is in doldrums, most of the equity funds will also experience a downturn. However, the company specific risks are largely eliminated due to professional fund management.

What are the different types of Mutual funds?

On the basis of Objective A. Equity Funds/ Growth FundsFunds that invest in equity shares are called equity funds. They carry the principal objective of capital appreciation of the investment over the medium to long-term. The returns in such funds are volatile since they are directly linked to the stock markets. They are best suited for investors who are seeking capital appreciation. There are different types of equity funds such as Diversified funds, Sector specific funds and Index based funds. B. Diversified fundsThese funds invest in companies spread across sectors. These funds are generally meant for risk-taking investors who are not bullish about any particular sector. C. Sector fundsThese funds invest primarily in equity shares of companies in a particular business sector or industry. These funds are targeted at investors who are extremely bullish about a particular sector. D. Index fundsThese funds-invest in the same pattern as popular market indices like CNX Nifty Index and BSE Index. The value of the index fund varies in proportion to the benchmark index. E. Tax Saving FundsThese funds offer tax benefits to investors under the Income Tax Act.Opportunities provided under this scheme are in the form of tax rebates u/s 88, saving in Capital Gains u/s 54EA and 54EB and deductions u/s 80C. They are best suited for investors seeking tax concessions. F. Debt / Income FundsThese Funds invest predominantly in high-rated fixed-income-bearing instruments like bonds, debentures, government securities, commercial paper and other money market instruments. They are best suited for the medium to long-term investors who are averse to risk and seek capital preservation. They provide regular income and safety to the investor. G. Liquid Funds / Money Market FundsThese funds invest in highly liquid money market instruments. The period of investment could be as short as a day. They provide easy liquidity. They have emerged as an alternative for savings and short-term fixed deposit accounts with comparatively higher returns. These funds are ideal for Corporates, institutional investors and business houses who invest their funds for very short periods. H. Gilt FundsThese funds invest in Central and State Government securities. Since they are Government backed bonds they give a secured return and also ensure safety of the principal amount. They are best suited for the medium to long-term investors who are averse to risk. I. Balanced FundsThese funds invest both in equity shares and fixed-income-bearing instruments(debt) in prescribed proportion. They provide a steady return and reduce the volatility of the fund while providing some upside for capital appreciation. They are ideal for medium- to long-term investors willing to take moderate risks.

What are open-ended and closed-ended mutual funds?

In an open-ended mutual fund there are no limits on the total size of the corpus. Investors are permitted to enter and exit the open-ended mutual fund at any point of time at a price that is linked to the net asset value (NAV). In case of closed-ended funds, the total size of the corpus is limited by the size of the initial offer.

What is NAV?

NAV is the net asset value of the fund. In simpler words it reflects what the unit held by an investor is worth at current market prices.

How much return can I expect by investing in mutual funds?

Investors need to be clear that mutual funds are essentially medium to long term investments. Hence, short-term abnormal profits will not be sustainable in the long run. But in the medium to long run the mutual funds tend to outperform most other avenues of investments at the same time avoiding the risk of direct investment accompanied with professional fund management.

What is constant maturity structure?

Bond prices are sensitive to changes in interest rate. Typically active fund managers tend to alter the duration of the fund based on their interest rate outlook, whereas in case of Constant Maturity structure the overall duration at fund level is maintained in the pre-set range.

Are there any assured returns?

Like any other debt mutual fund schemes, there are no assured returns.

What is tax treatment?

If the investment is held for more than 3 years it qualifies for Long Term Capital Gains Tax @ 20%, along with option to avail indexation benefit. Any investment horizon lower than 3 year, would attract the Short Term Capital Gain Tax and taxed as per the applicable tax bracket.

What are the types of returns one can expect from a Mutual Fund?

Mutual Funds give returns in two ways - Capital Appreciation or Dividend Distribution. A. Capital Appreciation : An increase in the value of the units of the fund is known as capital appreciation. As the value of individual securities in the fund increases, the fund`s unit price increases. An investor can book a profit by selling the units at prices higher than the price at which he bought the units. B. Dividend Distribution: The profit earned by the fund is distributed among unit holders in the form of dividends. Dividend distribution again is of two types. It can either be re-invested in the fund or can be on paid to the investor.

How do I track the performance of the Fund?

The NAVs are published in financial newspapers and also available on the AMFI website on a daily basis.

What is a load?

The charge collected by a Mutual Fund from an investor for selling the units or investing in it.When a charge is collected at the time of entering into the scheme it is called an Entry load. The entry load percentage is added to the NAV at the time of allotment of units. However SEBI has now prohibited charging entry load on mutual fund schemes. An Exit load is a charge that is collected at the time of redeeming or for transfer between schemes (switch). The exit load percentage is deducted from the NAV at the time of redemption or transfer between schemes.Some schemes do not charge any load and are called No Load Schemes

How does the concept of exit load work in case of unit redemptions?

An exit load is a levy that an investor pays at the point of exit. This is levied to dissuade investors from exiting the fund. Assume that the current NAV of the fund is Rs.12.00 and that the exit load is Rs.0.50. Now if you sell 800 units then you stand to receive 800X11.5= Rs. 9200.

Can an investor redeem part of the units?

Yes. One can redeem part units also.

What are the differences between close-ended mutual funds and ETFs?

Though Close-Ended Mutual Funds are listed on the exchange they have a limited number of shares and trade at substantial premiums or more often at discounts to the actual NAV of the scheme. Also, they lack the transparency, as one does not know the constitution and value of the underlying portfolio on a daily basis.In ETFs, the numbers of units issued are not limited and can be created/ redeemed throughout the day. ETFs rely on market makers and arbitrageurs to maintain liquidity so as to keep the price in line with the actual NAV.

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