Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth

Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth

Get the latest NAV of Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth. View historical returns compared to its benchmark and category average. Know which stocks and sectors the fund is investing in. Get an estimate of returns from the SIP and lump sum returns calculator. View detailed holding analysis and peer comparison. Get INDmoney ranking of the fund.

₹35.67

0.1%1D

NAV as on 12 Sep 2025

24.2%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

1571 people have invested ₹ 87.4L in Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Kotak Pioneer Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (12-Sep-25)

The fund has consistently outperformed the benchmark (Nifty 500) over the last 1Y, 3Y, 5Y time periods.

Period
1M
3M
6M
1Y
3Y
5Y
This Fund
3.73%
7.39%
24.31%
6.97%
23.11%
25.54%
Nifty 500
2.36%
1.35%
15.07%
-2.98%
14.22%
19.38%
Equity - Other Avg
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Best in Equity - Other
10.59%
18.66%
43.44%
19.09%
30.05%
32.99%
Worst in Equity - Other
-1.62%
-7.23%
-1.13%
-17.72%
7.45%
13.12%
Category Rank
14/40
16/39
14/32
13/29
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Kotak Pioneer Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

15
/40
26% Performance
73% Risk Management
78% Cost

Ranked 15 out of 40 mutual funds in the equity - other category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
3Y Alpha
3Y Beta
3Y Sharpe
3Y Sortino
3Y Info Ratio
Kotak Pioneer Fund
15/40
3,053Cr
0.49%
6.97%
23.11%
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1.12
1.81
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ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund Direct Growth
1/40
13,643Cr
0.74%
6.53%
23.02%
7.79
0.86
1.20
2.32
1.75
ICICI Prudential India Opportunities Fund Direct Growth
2/40
29,871Cr
0.63%
1.72%
23.74%
8.54
0.82
1.30
2.52
1.81
Nippon India Quant Fund Direct Growth
3/40
100Cr
0.47%
0.33%
20.27%
6.22
1.00
0.90
1.58
2.08
Positive: Lower probablity of downside risk
Lower probablity of downside risk
Positive: Protects capital during bear phase
Protects capital during bear phase
Positive: Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Beats FD returns for both 3Y & 5Y
Negative: No bad points found for this fund.
No bad points found for this fund.

Kotak Pioneer Fund Returns Calculator

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Kotak Pioneer Fund Asset Allocation

See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Sep-25)

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Sep-25)

Large cap
37.3%

Mid cap
23.9%

Small cap
17.7%

Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 23.7% to 23.9%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 23.7% to 23.9%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 38.5% to 37.3%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 38.5% to 37.3%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 17.7% to 17.7%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 17.7% to 17.7%
Cash allocation has gone up from 1.3% to 2.3%
Cash allocation has gone up from 1.3% to 2.3%

Kotak Pioneer Fund Sector Allocation

See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Sep-25)

Sector Allocation

Consumer Cyclical
30.1%
Industrial
20.2%
Health
14.9%
Financial Services
12.1%
Communication
6.8%
Consumer Defensive
5.3%
Energy
4%
Tech
3%
Basic Materials
2.7%
Real Estate
1%

Top 3 Sectors in August were Consumer Cyclical, Industrial & Health

Aug'25

Consumer Cyclical

27%

Health

16%

Industrial

14%

Jul'25

Consumer Cyclical

26%

Industrial

16%

Health

16%

Kotak Pioneer Fund Holdings Details

as on (31-Aug-25)

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
iShares NASDAQ 100 ETF USD Acc
16.69%
0%
Eternal Ltd
4.81%
0%
Bharti Hexacom Ltd
3.6%
0%
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares
3.56%
0%
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd
3.38%
0%
Top Stocks bought last month
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd's allocation increased from 0.07% to 0.95%
Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd's allocation increased from 0.07% to 0.95%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.85% to 2.57%
Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd's allocation increased from 1.85% to 2.57%
UNO Minda Ltd's allocation increased from 2.66% to 3.23%
UNO Minda Ltd's allocation increased from 2.66% to 3.23%
Top Stocks sold last month
Bharti Hexacom Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.79 % to 3.6 %
Bharti Hexacom Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.79 % to 3.6 %
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 3.62 % to 3.56 %
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares's allocation decreased from 3.62 % to 3.56 %
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.57 % to 3.38 %
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's allocation decreased from 3.57 % to 3.38 %

Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth Overview

Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.

Expense ratio0.49%
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TR INR
AUM₹3053 Cr
Inception Date31 October, 2019
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
0.5%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
14.97%
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Kotak Pioneer Fund

Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 31 October, 2019. The fund is managed by Harish Bihani. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth has ₹3053 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Sep 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.5.

Returns

Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 24.20% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 6.97%, 23.11% and 25.54% respectively.

Holdings

Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Consumer Cyclical, Health, Industrial, Tech, Financial Services, Communication, Consumer Defensive, Basic Materials, Energy, Real Estate, Utilities. Its top holdings are iShares NASDAQ 100 ETF USD Acc, Eternal Ltd, Bharti Hexacom Ltd, Aster DM Healthcare Ltd Ordinary Shares, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd

Taxation

As it is a equity - other mutual fund the taxation is as follows:
For short term (less than a year) capital gains will be taxed at 20%
For long term (more than 1 year) capital gains will be taxed at 12.5% without indexation benefit
Dividends will always be taxed at slab rate. Long term gains upto Rs 1 lakh are exempt capital gains tax.

Investment objective of Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity, equity related instruments and units of global mutual funds which invests into such companies that utilize new forms of production, technology, distribution or processes which are likely to challenge existing markets or value networks, or displace established market leaders, or bring in novel products and/or business models. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the Scheme will be realized.

Minimum Investment and lockin period

Minimum investment for lump sum payment is INR 100.00 and for SIP is INR 100.00. Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Harish Bihani

Fund Manager of Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth, since 20 October 2023

Learn more about Kotak Mutual Fund
Parameters
Aug'25
Jul'25
Jun'25
AUM
₹ 3.1K Cr
₹ 3K Cr
₹ 3K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 3.1K Cr as of Aug'25
  • AUM increased by 29.7 Cr between Aug'25 and Jul'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Kotak Pioneer Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Kotak Pioneer Fund?

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What is the current NAV of Kotak Pioneer Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹35.67. NAV or Net Asset Value is the per unit price of a mutual fund. For example, if the NAV of a fund is ₹10, it means you can get 1000 units of that mutual fund at ₹10,000.

What is the return on the fund?

Kotak Pioneer Fund fund has generated a return of 6.97% in 1 year, 23.11% in 3 years, 25.54% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Kotak Pioneer Fund?

The fund managers are Harish Bihani.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 0.5% if redeemed in 0-90 Days. Exit load is a fee levied for ‘exiting’ the fund earlier than a stipulated period, usually 1 year.

What is the expense ratio of the fund?

The expense ratio is 0.49%. The Expense Ratio is a fee charged for managing the fund. This includes commissions, administrative costs etc.

What is the AUM of the fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹3053 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Kotak Pioneer Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are iShares NASDAQ 100 ETF USD Acc(16.69%), Eternal Ltd(4.81%), Bharti Hexacom Ltd(3.6%)