Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Vs Tata Large Cap Fund

There are differences between Kotak Standard Multicap Fund and Tata Large Cap Fund on account of various parameters. This difference exists though they belong to the same category of Large cap funds. In simple terms, large-cap funds are a category of Equity Funds and form the top of the pyramid when equity funds are classified on the Basis of Market capitalization. These companies are huge and enormous with respect to their size and human Capital. In addition, these companies have an established reputation in their field. They are also known as bluechip companies and have a market capitalization of above INR 10,000 crores. However, if two schemes belong to the same category, it does not mean that they exhibit the same attributes. So, let us understand the differences between Kotak Standard Multicap Fund and Tata Large Cap Fund based on various parameters.

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 the large-cap category of equity fund. The inception date of this scheme is September 11, 2009. The objective of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is to attain capital appreciation in the long-term generated from a Portfolio predominantly consisting of equity and equity-related instruments focusing on particular sectors. Nifty 200 is the benchmark index in case of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund. HDFC Bank Limited, Larsen & Toubro Limited, Reliance Industries Limited, and ICICI Bank Limited are some of the top constituents that form part of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund. Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is solely managed by Mr. Harsha Upadhyaya. This scheme is suitable for individuals seeking for capital growth in long-term by Investing in equity securities focused on few selected sectors.

Tata Large Cap Fund

Tata Large Cap Fund is a part of Tata Mutual Fund. The scheme was incepted on May 07, 1998 and its objective is to attain capital growth in the long-term along with Income distribution in medium to long-term tenure. S&P BSE Sensex TRI is the benchmark index used by Tata Large Cap Fund to construct its portfolio. Mr. Gopal Agarwal is the fund manager solely managing Tata Large Cap Fund. Some of the key attributes of the scheme include relatively stable portfolio and an ideal fund to invest in undervalued large-cap companies. As per the scheme’s Asset Allocation, it invests around 70-100% of its pooled money in listed equity and equity-related instruments while the remaining in money market instruments. The scheme adopts the top-down and bottom-up approach of picking stocks but is more biased towards bottom-up approach.

Kotak Standard Multicap Fund Vs Tata Large Cap Fund

Though both Kotak Standard Multicap Fund and Tata Large Cap Fund belong to the same category there are differences between both the schemes. So, let’s compare both the schemes on different parameters that are divided into four sections, namely, basics section, performance section, yearly performance section, and other details section.

Basics Section

It is the first section in the comparison of both the schemes. The comparable elements forming part of basics section include current NAV, Fincash Rating, and scheme category. To begin with the current NAV, it can be said that there is a drastic difference in the NAV of both the schemes. The NAV of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund was around INR 33 while of Tata Large Cap Fund was nearly INR 208 as of April 23, 2018. The comparison of scheme category reveals that both the schemes belong to the same category, that is, Equity Large Cap. With respect to Fincash Rating, it can be said that Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is rated as 5-Star while Tata Large Cap Fund is rated as 3-Star. The comparison of basics section is summarized as follows.

Performance Section

This section compares the Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns of both the schemes for different time intervals. Some of these time intervals include 1 Year Return, 3 Year Return, 5 Year Return, and Return Since Inception. The comparison of CAGR returns shows that for certain time intervals, Kotak Standard Multicap Fund leads the race while in others, Tata Large Cap Fund leads the race. The comparison of the performance section is tabulated as follows.

Yearly Performance Section

The comparison of absolute returns generated by each scheme for a particular year is compared in the yearly performance section. The comparison of yearly performance section shows that in most of the instances, the performance of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund has been better. The table given below shows the comparison of the yearly performance section.

Other Details Section

It is the last section in the comparison that includes elements such as AUM, minimum SIP investment, minimum lumpsum investment, and others. To begin with the AUM, we can say that there is a drastic difference in the AUM of the schemes. As on March 31, 2018, the AUM of Kotak Standard Multicap Fund is approximately INR 17,853 Crores while of Tata Large Cap Fund is approximately INR 756 Crores. The minimum SIP investment for both the schemes is same, that is, INR 500. Similarly, the minimum lumpsum investment for both the schemes is also same, that is, INR 5,000. The table given below summarizes the comparison of other details section.

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