Bandhan Sterling Value Fund§

An open ended equity scheme following a value investment strategy
(Formerly known as IDFC Sterling Value Fund)

31st August 2023

Bandhan Sterling Value Fund§

An open ended equity scheme following a value investment strategy
(Formerly known as IDFC Sterling Value Fund)

31st August 2023


About the Fund: Bandhan Sterling Value Fund is a value fund that focuses on active stock selection strategy.
Category: Value
Monthly Avg AUM : ₹ 6,543.47 Crores

AUM or assets under management refers to the recent / updated cumulative market value of investments managed by a mutual fund or any investment firm.

Monthly end AUM : ₹ 6,649.65 Crores

AUM or assets under management refers to the recent / updated cumulative market value of investments managed by a mutual fund or any investment firm.

Inception Date: 7 March 2008
Fund Manager^^: :

An employee of the asset management company such as a mutual fund or life insurer, who manages investments of the scheme. He is usually part of a larger team of fund managers and research analysts.

Mr. Daylynn Pinto (w.e.f. 20th October 2016)
Ms. Nishita Shah (will be managing overseas investment portion of the scheme.)
Other Parameter:
Beta

Beta is a measure of an investment's volatility vis-a-vis the market. Beta of less than 1 means that the security will be less volatile than the market. A beta of greater than 1 implies that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.

0.94
R Square0.75
Standard Deviation (Annualized)

Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the range of an investment's performance. When a mutual fund has a high standard deviation, its means its range of performance is wide, implying greater volatility.

15.71%
Sharpe*

The Sharpe Ratio, named after its founder, the Nobel Laureate William Sharpe, is a measure of risk-adjusted returns. It is calculated using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk.

1.85
Portfolio Turnover
Equity0.16
Aggregate^0.20
Total Expense Ratio
Regular1.81%
Direct0.72%
Benchmark: Tier 1: S&P BSE 500 TRI (w.e.f. 28th Dec, 2021) Tier 2: S&P BSE 400 MidSmallCap TRI
SIP (Minimum Amount): ₹ 100/- (Minimum 6 instalments)
SIP Frequency: Monthly/Quarterly (w.e.f. 09-11-2022)
SIP Dates (Monthly/Quarterly)@@: Investor may choose any day of the month except 29th, 30th and 31st as the date of instalment.
Investment Objective: Click here
Minimum Investment Amount : ₹ 1,000/- and any amount thereafter
Option Available: Growth, IDCW@ (Payout, Reinvestment and Sweep (from Equity Schemes to Debt Schemes only))
Exit Load :

Exit load is charged at the time an investor redeems the units of a mutual fund. The exit load is deducted from the prevailing NAV at the time of redemption. For instance, if the NAV is ₹ 100 and the exit load is 1%, the redemption price would be ₹ 99 per unit.

• If redeemed/switched out within 365 days
from the date of allotment:
► Upto 10% of investment:Nil,
► For remaining investment: 1% of applicable NAV.
• If redeemed / switched out after 365 days from date
of allotment: Nil. (w.e.f. May 08, 2020)
NAV (₹) as on August 31, 2023
Regular PlanGrowth110.30
Regular Plan IDCW@34.07
@Income Distribution and Capital Withdrawal
@@If SIP day falls on a non-business day, the SIP transaction shall be processed on the next business day.
^^Mr. Anoop Bhaskar was managing this Scheme till 27th January 2023.


Name % of NAV
Equity and Equity related Instruments 94.14%
Banks 17.23%
oAxis Bank 4.39%
oICICI Bank 4.33%
oHDFC Bank 2.60%
oState Bank of India 2.28%
IndusInd Bank 1.97%
Bank of Baroda 1.66%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 8.50%
Cipla 2.17%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries 1.67%
Lupin 1.24%
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories 1.18%
Laurus Labs 1.02%
IPCA Laboratories 0.71%
Aurobindo Pharma 0.50%
Electrical Equipment 6.32%
oCG Power and Industrial Solutions 2.84%
oKEC International 2.24%
Suzlon Energy 1.24%
IT - Software 6.27%
Tata Consultancy Services 2.15%
HCL Technologies 1.76%
Zensar Technologies 1.19%
Tech Mahindra 1.17%
Finance 4.86%
oPoonawalla Fincorp 2.57%
M&M Financial Services 1.18%
Mas Financial Services 0.92%
Jio Financial Services 0.19%
Auto Components 4.70%
UNO Minda 2.08%
Bosch 1.72%
Wheels India 0.90%
Ferrous Metals 4.23%
oJindal Steel & Power 3.09%
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries 1.14%
Consumer Durables 3.39%
Greenpanel Industries 1.73%
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals 0.86%
Mayur Uniquoters 0.80%
Petroleum Products 3.38%
oReliance Industries 2.53%
Bharat Petroleum Corporation 0.85%
Leisure Services 3.19%
The Indian Hotels Company 2.03%
Name % of NAV
EIH 1.16%
Automobiles 3.16%
Hero MotoCorp 1.62%
Tata Motors 1.54%
Diversified FMCG 2.65%
oITC 2.65%
Cement & Cement Products 2.53%
The Ramco Cements 1.57%
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation 0.96%
Power 2.47%
NTPC 1.82%
Power Grid Corporation of India 0.64%
Beverages 2.41%
Radico Khaitan 1.61%
United Spirits 0.80%
Industrial Products 2.39%
Graphite India 1.26%
Bharat Forge 1.13%
Construction 2.22%
NCC 2.22%
Transport Services 2.08%
VRL Logistics 2.08%
Insurance 1.90%
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company 1.90%
Food Products 1.67%
Avanti Feeds 1.67%
Personal Products 1.51%
Godrej Consumer Products 1.51%
Oil 1.31%
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation 1.31%
Gas 1.22%
Gujarat Gas 1.22%
Chemicals & Petrochemicals 1.20%
Deepak Nitrite 1.20%
Textiles & Apparels 1.18%
K.P.R. Mill 1.18%
Non - Ferrous Metals 1.14%
Hindalco Industries 1.14%
Retailing 1.04%
V-Mart Retail 1.04%
Fixed Deposit 0.74%
HDFC Bank 0.74%
Net Cash and Cash Equivalent 5.12%
Grand Total 100.00%
oTop 10 Equity Holdings




Performance based on NAV as on 31/08/2023. Past performance may or may not be sustained in future.
The performances given are of regular plan growth option.
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#Benchmark Returns. ##Alternate Benchmark Returns.



Scheme risk-o-meter

Investors understand that their principal will be at Very High risk

This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*

  • To create wealth over long term.
  • Investment predominantly in equity and equity related instruments following a value investment strategy.

* Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.

Benchmark risk-o-meter

Tier 1: S&P BSE 500 TRI

Benchmark risk-o-meter

Tier 2: S&P BSE 400 MidSmallCap TRI


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Regular and Direct Plans have different expense structure. Direct Plan shall have a lower expense ratio excluding distribution expenses, commission expenses etc.
*Risk-free rate assumed to be 6.69% (FBIL OVERNIGHT MIBOR as on 31st August 2023.). Ratios calculated on the basis of 3 years history of monthly data.
^Portfolio Turnover ratio is calculated as Lower of purchase or sale during the period / Average AUM for the last one year (includes Fixed Income securities and Equity derivatives).
$The fund has been repositioned from a mid cap fund to a value fund w.e.f. May 28, 2018.
§With effect from 13th March 2023, the name of "IDFC Sterling Value Fund" has changed to "Bandhan Sterling Value Fund"