Bandhan Focused Equity Fund§

An open ended equity scheme investing in maximum 30 stocks with multi cap focus

31st December 2023

Bandhan Focused Equity Fund§

An open ended equity scheme investing in maximum 30 stocks with multi cap focus

31st December 2023


About the Fund: Bandhan Focused Equity Fund is a concentrated portfolio of up to 30 stocks with the flexibility to invest across sectors and market cap.
Category: Focused
Monthly Avg AUM : ₹ 1,449.75 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 : ₹ 1,487.92 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: 16 March 2006
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. Sumit Agrawal (w.e.f. 20th October 2016).
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.

0.90
R Square0.86
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.

13.38%
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.

0.67
Portfolio Turnover
Equity0.84
Aggregate^0.84
Total Expense Ratio
Regular2.12%
Direct0.78%
Benchmark: S&P BSE 500 TRI
(with effect from November 11, 2019)
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 December 29, 2023
Regular PlanGrowth68.55
Regular Plan IDCW$18.11
$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.

^^Ms. Ritika Behera will be managing for Equity overseas investment portion of the scheme w.e.f. October 07, 2023.


Name% of NAV
Equity and Equity related Instruments 94.15%
Banks 23.82%
oHDFC Bank 9.98%
oICICI Bank 9.77%
oIndusInd Bank 4.07%
IT - Software 9.38%
oInfosys 5.83%
oLTIMindtree 3.55%
Automobiles 9.31%
oTata Motors 4.53%
TVS Motor Company 2.65%
Landmark Cars 2.14%
Finance 7.33%
oCholamandalam Invt and Fin Co 5.27%
Five Star Business Finance 2.06%
Electrical Equipment 6.51%
oApar Industries 4.44%
Inox Wind 2.07%
Petroleum Products 4.10%
oReliance Industries 4.10%
Retailing 3.96%
oTrent 3.96%
Realty 3.17%
The Phoenix Mills 3.17%
Diversified FMCG 2.99%
ITC 2.99%
Name% of NAV
Food Products 2.96%
Prataap Snacks 2.96%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 2.90%
Mankind Pharma 2.90%
Consumer Durables 2.38%
Eureka Forbes 2.38%
IT - Services 2.16%
L&T Technology Services 2.16%
Insurance 2.12%
General Insurance Corporation of India 2.12%
Transport Services 2.11%
InterGlobe Aviation 2.11%
Industrial Manufacturing 2.06%
Praj Industries 2.06%
Agricultural, Commercial & Construction Vehicles 1.91%
Jupiter Wagons 1.91%
Leisure Services 1.90%
The Indian Hotels Company 1.90%
Healthcare Services 1.86%
Rainbow Childrens Medicare 1.86%
Chemicals & Petrochemicals 1.23%
Rossari Biotech 1.23%
Net Cash and Cash Equivalent 5.85%
Grand Total 100.00%
oTop 10 Equity Holdings


§§Cash equivalents and other than equity instruments (if any).



Performance based on NAV as on 29/12/2023. 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 in a concentrated portfolio of equity and equity related instruments of up to 30 companies.

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

Benchmark risk-o-meter

S&P BSE 500 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 6.90% (FBIL OVERNIGHT MIBOR as on 29th December 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 strategy of the Fund has been changed from large cap to focused fund w.e.f. April 18, 2017
§With effect from 13th March 2023, the name of "IDFC Focused Equity Fund" has changed to "Bandhan Focused Equity Fund"
Ms. Ritika Behera has been designated as the dedicated fund manager for managing the overseas exposure in equity segment for all equity oriented schemes and hybrid schemes of Bandhan Mutual Fund ("the Fund") with effect from October 07, 2023.