Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Vs SBI Magnum Multicap Fund

Kotak Standard Multicap Fund and SBI Magnum Multicap Fund belong to the same category of multicap equity fund. In simple terms, these schemes invest their corpus in stocks of all market-caps that is- large-cap, mid-cap, and small cap stocks. Multi-cap are a good investment option for mid and long term. Based on the Asset Allocation of the schemes, multi-cap funds invest around 10% of their corpus in small-cap stocks, 10-40% in mid-cap stocks, and the major portion i.e., around 40-60% in large-cap stocks. Sometimes, these funds may not invest in stocks of small-cap companies. So, let us understand the differences between Kotak Standard Multicap Fund and SBI Magnum Multicap Fund through this article.

Kotak Standard Multicap Fund (Erstwhile Kotak Select Focus Fund)

Kotak Standard Multicap Fund (earlier known as Kotak Select Focus Fund) is offered by Kotak Mutual Fund under large cap category of Equity Funds. The scheme is an open-ended scheme and was launched on September 11, 2009. The investment objective of the scheme is to attain capital growth in the long-term from a Portfolio of equity and related instruments by focusing on a few selected sectors. Kotak Standard Multicap Fund uses Nifty 200 Index as its benchmark to construct its portfolio. As on 31/05/2018, some of the top constituents of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund’s portfolio include HDFC Bank Limited, Larsen and Toubro Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and Maruti Suzuki India Limited. Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is managed by Harsha Upadhyaya. The scheme works hard in trying to identify the sectors which are expected to do well in the medium term and takes exposure in these same sectors.

SBI Magnum Multicap Fund

SBI Magnum Multicap Fund is suitable for individuals seeking for long-term capital appreciation along with long-term investment horizon. The aim of SBI Magnum Multicap Fund is to achieve for capital growth in the long term by Investing the fund money in shares of companies across market capitalization spectrum. The scheme uses S&P BSE 500 Index as its benchmark to construct its portfolio. Based on the asset allocation objective of SBI Magnum Multicap Fund, it invests around 50-90% of its pooled money in shares of large-cap companies, 10-40% in mid-cap companies, and 0-10% in small-cap companies. SBI Magnum Multicap Fund is managed by Mr. Anup Upadhyay. As on 31/05/2018, some of the top holdings of SBI Magnum Multicap Fund’s portfolio consisted of HDFC Bank Limited, Infosys Limited, Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited, ITC Ltd, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, etc.

Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Vs SBI Magnum Multicap Fund

Both SBI Magnum Multicap Fund and Kotak Standard Multicap Fund belong to the same category nevertheless; they differ on numerous parameters. So, let us analyze the differences between these schemes that are classified into four sections, listed below as follows.

Basics Section

Being the first section in the comparison, it includes parameters such as current NAV, scheme category, and Fincash Rating. With respect to the scheme category, it can be said that both the schemes are a part of equity multi-cap. The comparison of current NAV reveals that there is a significant difference between the NAV of both the schemes. As on 17th July, 2018, the NAV of SBI Magnum Multicap Fund was approximately INR 46.4782 while of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund was around INR 33.516. Comparing Fincash Category, it can be said that SBI Magnum Multicap Fund is rated as a 4-Star scheme, while Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is rated as a 5-Star Scheme. The summary of the basics section is as follows.

Performance Section

It is the second section in the comparison of the schemes. The comparable element forming part of the performance section is Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns. The CAGR returns are compared at different time intervals such as 1 Month Return, 1 Year Return, 5 Year Return, and Return since Inception. The comparison of performance section reveals that in most instances, Kotak Standard Multicap Fund leads the race.

Yearly Performance Section

Being the third section, it compares the absolute returns generated by both schemes for a particular year. This analysis or yearly performance section states that the performance of the both the funds are close enough. The summary comparison of the yearly performance section is tabulated as follows.

Other Details Section

The elements that form part of other details section include AUM, Minimum SIP investment, Minimum Lumpsum Investment, Exit Load, and others. To begin with the minimum lumpsum investment, the amount for both the scheme differs. The minum lumpsum amount of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is INR 5,000 and SBI Magnum Multicap Fund is INR 1,000. The next parameter is minimum SIP investment, which is same for both the schemes, i.e., INR 500. Comparison of AUM for both the schemes reveals that the AUM of Kotak is higher than that of SBI. As on May 31, 2018, the AUM of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund was approximately INR 19,614 crores, while of SBI Magnum Multicap Fund was approximately INR 5,338 crores. The comparison summary of other details section is as shown in the table given below.

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