IDFC Equity Savings Fund

An open ended scheme investing in equity, arbitrage and debt

30th September 2022

IDFC Equity Savings Fund

An open ended scheme investing in equity, arbitrage and debt

30th September 2022

About the Fund: IDFC Equity Savings Fund is a hybrid scheme investing in equity, arbitrage and debt with net equity exposure ranging from 20-45% and debt exposure ranging from 20-35%, remaining being in arbitrage.
Category: Equity Savings
Monthly Avg AUM : ₹ 106.79 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 : ₹ 105.74 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: 9 June 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.

Equity Portion: Mr. Sachin Relekar, Mr. Nemish Sheth & Mr. Viraj Kulkarni (w.e.f. 1st July 2022)
Debt Portion: Mr. Harshal Joshi
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.

1.04
R Square 0.84
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.

8.64%
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.

0.16
Modified Duration

Modified duration is the price sensitivity and the percentage change in price for a unit change in yield

47 Days
Average Maturity50 Days
Macaulay Duration50 Days
Yield to Maturity6.17%
For debt allocation only
Portfolio Turnover
Equity0.21
Aggregate^6.19
Total Expense Ratio
Regular1.37%
Direct0.34%
Benchmark: CRISIL Equity Savings Index (w.e.f. 1st Dec, 2021)
SIP (Minimum Amount): ₹ 100/- (Minimum 6 instalments)
SIP Frequency: Monthly
SIP Dates (Monthly): 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 : ₹ 5,000/- and any amount thereafter
Option Available: Growth & IDCW@ Option - Monthly, Quarterly and Annual and Payout, Reinvestment & Sweep facilities (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 7 days from the date of allotment:
› Up to 10% of investment: Nil,
› For remaining investment: 0.25% of applicable NAV.
• If redeemed/switched out after 7 days from date of allotment: Nil.
NAV (₹) as on September 30, 2022
Regular PlanGrowth25.09
Regular Plan Monthly IDCW@14.02
Regular Plan Annual IDCW@12.32
Regular Plan Quarterly IDCW@12.10
@Income Distribution and Capital Withdrawal


NameIndustries% of NAV
Equity and Equity related Instruments 71.29%
Net Equity Exposure 20.37%
Banks 5.18%
oIndusInd Bank 3.69%
IndusInd Bank - Equity Futures -3.65%
Axis Bank 2.54%
Axis Bank - Equity Futures -2.34%
ICICI Bank 1.94%
HDFC Bank 1.65%
State Bank of India 1.35%
IT - Software 3.62%
oTata Consultancy Services 3.90%
Tata Consultancy Services - Equity Futures -2.56%
Tech Mahindra 2.58%
Tech Mahindra - Equity Futures -2.12%
Wipro 1.49%
Wipro - Equity Futures -1.50%
Infosys 1.22%
MphasiS 0.62%
Automobiles 2.40%
oTata Motors 3.32%
Tata Motors - Equity Futures -2.72%
oMahindra & Mahindra 2.72%
Mahindra & Mahindra - Equity Futures -2.02%
Maruti Suzuki India 0.64%
Bajaj Auto 0.27%
Hero MotoCorp 0.19%
Finance 1.50%
oBajaj Finance 4.23%
Bajaj Finance - Equity Futures -3.48%
LIC Housing Finance 1.96%
LIC Housing Finance - Equity Futures -1.97%
HDFC 1.75%
HDFC - Equity Futures -1.44%
Sundaram Finance 0.45%
Telecom - Services 1.50%
Bharti Airtel 1.50%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 1.13%
oSun Pharmaceutical Industries 2.97%
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries - Equity Futures -2.08%
Aurobindo Pharma 2.28%
Aurobindo Pharma - Equity Futures -2.18%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals 1.48%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals - Equity Futures -1.48%
Laurus Labs 0.15%
Retailing 0.79%
Avenue Supermarts 0.79%
Electrical Equipment 0.72%
Thermax 0.72%
Cement & Cement Products 0.67%
UltraTech Cement 0.67%
NameIndustries% of NAV
Construction 0.63%
Larsen & Toubro 0.63%
Power 0.55%
Tata Power Company 0.97%
Tata Power Company - Equity Futures -0.97%
Torrent Power 0.55%
Gas 0.52%
Gujarat State Petronet 0.52%
Fertilizers & Agrochemicals 0.38%
Coromandel International 0.38%
Industrial Products 0.25%
APL Apollo Tubes 0.25%
Insurance 0.24%
SBI Life Insurance Company 2.04%
SBI Life Insurance Company - Equity Futures -2.05%
HDFC Life Insurance Company 0.25%
Food Products 0.18%
Nestle India 0.33%
Nestle India - Equity Futures -0.15%
Industrial Manufacturing 0.15%
Syrma SGS Technology 0.15%
Consumer Durables 0.01%
oTitan Company 2.96%
Titan Company - Equity Futures -2.96%
Amber Enterprises India 0.01%
Chemicals & Petrochemicals -0.01%
Pidilite Industries 2.48%
Pidilite Industries - Equity Futures -2.48%
Tata Chemicals 1.57%
Tata Chemicals - Equity Futures -1.57%
Ferrous Metals -0.01%
JSW Steel 2.10%
JSW Steel - Equity Futures -2.11%
Petroleum Products -0.01%
oReliance Industries 3.60%
Reliance Industries - Equity Futures -3.61%
Personal Products -0.02%
oMarico 2.75%
Marico - Equity Futures -2.76%
oDabur India 2.71%
Dabur India - Equity Futures -2.72%
Mutual Fund Units 7.78%
IDFC Cash Fund -Direct Plan -Growth 7.78%
Corporate Bond 2.98%
REC AAA 2.98%
Britannia Industries AAA 0.0002%
Net Cash and Cash Equivalent 17.95%
Grand Total 100.00%
oTop 10 Equity Holdings


Banks 11.17%
IT - Software 9.80%
Finance 8.39%
Automobiles 7.14%
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology 6.87%
Personal Products 5.46%
Chemicals & Petrochemicals 4.05%
Petroleum Products 3.60%
Consumer Durables 2.97%
Insurance 2.29%
Ferrous Metals 2.10%


Power 1.52%
Telecom - Services 1.50%
Retailing 0.79%
Electrical Equipment 0.72%
Cement & Cement Products 0.67%
Construction 0.63%
Gas 0.52%
Fertilizers & Agrochemicals 0.38%
Food Products 0.33%
Industrial Products 0.25%
Industrial Manufacturing 0.15%



Performance based on NAV as on 30/09/2022. 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 Low to Moderate risk

This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*

  • To generate long term capital growth and income.
  • Investment predominantly in Equity and Equity related securities (including arbitrage and other derivative strategies) as well as Fixed Income securities.

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

Benchmark risk-o-meter

CRISIL Equity Savings Index




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 6.17% (FBIL OVERNIGHT MIBOR as on 30th September 2022). 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 an arbitrage fund to an equity savings fund w.e.f. April 30, 2018.
Current Index performance adjusted for the period from since inception to April 30, 2018 with the performance of CRISIL Liquid Fund Index (Benchmark)
Dedicated fund manager for foreign / overseas investment has been changed from Mr. Viraj Kulkarni to Ms. Nishita Doshi (w.e.f. from 1st July 2022)