Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth

Equity

Kotak Mutual Fund

Focused Fund

Get the latest NAV of Kotak Focused Equity 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.

₹28.01

NAV as on 01 Jul 2025

18.83%/per year

Since Inception

Absolute Gain%

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754 people have invested ₹ 45.5L in Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth in the last three months

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Performance vs. Nifty 500

Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (01-Jul-25)

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

Period
This Fund
Nifty 500
Category Avg
1 Month
4.89%
3.57%
3.5%
3 Months
11.66%
12.08%
10.37%
6 Months
7.5%
5.04%
3.81%
1 Year
6.96%
3.91%
5.84%
3 Years
22.01%
20.81%
21.71%
5 Years
23.82%
22.52%
22.47%

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison

Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency

7
/19
49% Performance
49% Risk Management
94% Cost

Ranked 7 out of 19 mutual funds in the focused fund category as per INDmoney.

Fund Name
INDmoney Rank
AUM (in Crs.)
Expense Ratio
1Y Returns
3Y Returns
Inception Returns
Kotak Focused Equity Fund
7/19
3,536Cr
0.56%
6.96%
22.01%
18.83%
HDFC Focused Fund Direct Growth
1/19
19,578Cr
0.61%
12.08%
29.31%
16.17%
ICICI Prudential Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth
2/19
11,667Cr
0.58%
12.9%
28.6%
16.77%
Invesco India Focused Fund Direct Growth
3/19
3,981Cr
0.63%
11.88%
30.61%
26.89%
See all
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 Focused Equity Fund Returns Calculator

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Kotak Focused Equity Fund Asset Allocation

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

Fund Distribution

as on (14-Jun-25)

Equity 98.9%

Debt & Cash 1.1%

Large cap
79.8%
Mid cap
16.7%
Small cap
2.4%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 13.9% to 16.7%
Mid Cap allocation has gone up from 13.9% to 16.7%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 81.7% to 79.8%
Large Cap allocation has gone down from 81.7% to 79.8%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 3.6% to 2.4%
Small Cap allocation has gone down from 3.6% to 2.4%
Cash allocation has gone up from 0.9% to 1.1%
Cash allocation has gone up from 0.9% to 1.1%

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Sector Allocation

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

Sector Allocation

Equity 98.9%

Debt & Cash 1.1%

Financial Services
24%
Industrial
16.4%
Consumer Cyclical
14.8%
Tech
12.7%
Health
7.3%
Utilities
6.5%
Communication
5.1%
Consumer Defensive
4.8%
Basic Materials
4.5%
Energy
3.8%

Top 3 Sectors in May were Financial Services, Industrial & Consumer Cyclical

May'25

Financial Services

29%

Industrial

19%

Consumer Cyclical

14%

Apr'25

Financial Services

29%

Industrial

17%

Consumer Cyclical

14%

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Holdings Details

as on (30-Jun-25)

Equity

Holdings
Weight%
1M Change
HDFC Bank Ltd
7.71%
0%
ICICI Bank Ltd
7.59%
0%
Bharti Airtel Ltd
5.66%
0%
Tech Mahindra Ltd
4.59%
0%
Eternal Ltd
4.55%
4.7%
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Top Stocks bought last month
KEI Industries Ltd's allocation increased from 2.18% to 2.85%
KEI Industries Ltd's allocation increased from 2.18% to 2.85%
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation increased from 3.47% to 4.12%
Bharat Electronics Ltd's allocation increased from 3.47% to 4.12%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 1.27% to 1.7%
Persistent Systems Ltd's allocation increased from 1.27% to 1.7%
Top Stocks sold last month
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 7.86 % to 7.71 %
HDFC Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 7.86 % to 7.71 %
ICICI Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 7.72 % to 7.59 %
ICICI Bank Ltd's allocation decreased from 7.72 % to 7.59 %
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.86 % to 5.66 %
Bharti Airtel Ltd's allocation decreased from 5.86 % to 5.66 %

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth Overview

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

Expense ratio0.56%
Benchmark
Nifty 500 TR INR
AUM₹3536 Cr
Inception Date10 July, 2019
Min Lumpsum/SIP₹100/₹100
Exit Load
1.0%
Lock InNo Lock-in
TurnOver
29.4%
STCGSelling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%.
LTCGAfter 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year.
Risk
Risk meter
pointer
Very High Risk

About Kotak Focused Equity Fund

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth is an equity fund. This fund was started on 10 July, 2019. The fund is managed by Shibani Kurian. The fund could potentially beat inflation in the long-run.

Key Parameters

  1. Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth has ₹3536 Cr worth of assets under management (AUM) as on Jun 2025 and is more than category average.
  2. The fund has an expense ratio 0.6.

Returns

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth has given a CAGR return of 18.83% since inception. Over the last 1, 3 and 5 years the fund has given a CAGR return of 6.96%, 22.01% and 23.82% respectively.

Holdings

Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth has allocated its funds majorly in Cash Equivalent, Financial Services, Industrial, Consumer Cyclical, Tech, Health, Utilities, Communication, Energy, Basic Materials, Consumer Defensive. Its top holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd, ICICI Bank Ltd, Bharti Airtel Ltd, Tech Mahindra Ltd, Eternal Ltd

Taxation

As it is a focused fund 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 Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth

The investment objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation/income by investing in equity & equity related instruments across market capitalization of up to 30 companies. However, there is no assurance that the 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 Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth has no lock in period.

Fund Manager

Shibani Kurian

Fund Manager of Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth, since 16 July 2019

Learn more about Kotak Mutual Fund
Parameters
May'25
Apr'25
Mar'25
AUM
₹ 3.5K Cr
₹ 3.4K Cr
₹ 3.3K Cr
  • AUM of the fund stands at 3.5K Cr as of May'25
  • AUM increased by 104 Cr between May'25 and Apr'25

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Frequently Asked Questions for Kotak Focused Equity Fund Direct Growth

How do I invest in Kotak Focused Equity Fund?

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  • Select whether you want to invest in SIP or lump sum.
  • Enter the amount you wish to invest.
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What is the current NAV of Kotak Focused Equity Fund?

The NAV of the fund today is ₹28.01. 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 Focused Equity Fund fund has generated a return of 6.96% in 1 year, 22.01% in 3 years, 23.82% in 5 years.

Who is the fund manager of Kotak Focused Equity Fund?

The fund managers are Shibani Kurian.

What is the exit load of the fund?

The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-1 Years. 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 0.56%. 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 ₹3536 Cr. AUM stands for Assets Under Management. It refers to the total assets managed by the fund.

What are the top holdings of Kotak Focused Equity Fund?

The top 3 holdings of the fund are HDFC Bank Ltd(7.71%), ICICI Bank Ltd(7.59%), Bharti Airtel Ltd(5.66%)