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L&T Emerging Businesses Fund Vs L&T Mid Cap Fund

Updated on March 27, 2023 , 3166 views

L&T Emerging Businesses Fund and L&T Midcap Fund both belong to the same category of the mid & small-cap category of Equity Funds. However, L&T Emerging Businesses Fund predominantly invests its corpus in equity and equity-related instruments of small-cap companies, while L&T Midcap Fund invests its corpus in shares of midcap companies. As a consequence, there are some differences between both the schemes. In short, small-cap companies are the ones whose Market capitalization is less than INR 500 Crores. On the other hand, the market capitalization of mid-cap companies ranges between INR 500 – INR 10,000 Crores. Though both the schemes belong to the same category, they differ on account of numerous parameters. So, let’s understand the differences between both the schemes through this article.

About L&T Emerging Businesses Fund

The investment objective of L&T Emerging Businesses Fund is to generate long-term Capital growth from a diversified Portfolio consisting of equity-related securities predominantly focusing on small-cap companies. This scheme is jointly managed by Mr. S. N. Lahiri and Mr. Karan Desai. L&T Emerging Businesses Fund was incepted on May 13, 2014. Some of the advantages of L&T Emerging Businesses Fund include style diversifier, suitable for investors seeking higher returns, and an experienced investment team. The scheme uses S&P BSE small cap TRI as its benchmark to construct its portfolio.

Supreme Industries Limited, Swaraj Engines Limited, NOCIL Limited, Future Retail Limited, are some of the holdings of L&T Emerging Businesses Fund as of March 31, 2018.

About L&T Midcap Fund

L&T Midcap Fund is also a part of L&T Mutual Fund that primarily focuses to invest in mid-cap stocks. L&T Midcap Fund uses Nifty Free Float Midcap 100 Index to construct its portfolio. This scheme was incepted in the month of August 2004 and is managed by Mr. S. N. Lahiri and Mr. Vihang Naik. As per the scheme’s Asset Allocation objective, it invests around 80-100% of its corpus in shares of mid-cap companies while the remaining in fixed Income and money market instruments. The scheme invests in stocks that form part of its benchmark index.

The top constituents of L&T Midcap Fund’s portfolio (as on 31st March'18) included Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited, The Ramco Cements Limited, Berger Paints India Limited, Graphite India Limited, and IndusInd Bank Limited.

L&T Emerging Businesses Fund Vs L&T Midcap Fund

Though L&T Emerging Businesses Fund and L&T Midcap Fund belong to the same category, nevertheless; they differ on various parameters. So, let’s understand the differences between both the schemes by comparing these parameters that are classified into four sections which are as follows.

Basics Section

It is the first section in the comparison of the schemes that includes elements such as Fincash Rating, current NAV, and scheme category.

The comparison of Fincash Rating reveals that L&T Emerging Businesses Fund is rated as 5-Star, while L&T Midcap Fund is rated as 4-Star scheme.

With respect to NAV, it can be said that there is a drastic difference between both the schemes. As on April 24, 2018, the NAV of L&T Emerging Businesses Fund was approximately INR 28 while of L&T Midcap Fund is around INR 147. The comparison of scheme category reveals that both the schemes belong to the same category, that is, Equity Mid & Small Cap. The table given below shows the summarized comparison of the basics section.

Parameters
BasicsNAV
Net Assets (Cr)
Launch Date
Rating
Category
Sub Cat.
Category Rank
Risk
Expense Ratio
Sharpe Ratio
Information Ratio
Alpha Ratio
Benchmark
Exit Load
L&T Emerging Businesses Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹46.4346 ↑ 0.79   (1.73 %)
₹8,672 on 31 Jan 23
12 May 14
Equity
Small Cap
2
High
1.87
-0.15
0.61
3.77
Not Available
0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)
L&T Midcap Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹200.913 ↑ 2.46   (1.24 %)
₹7,089 on 31 Jan 23
9 Aug 04
Equity
Mid Cap
5
High
1.86
-0.22
-1.26
-2.32
Not Available
0-1 Years (1%),1 Years and above(NIL)

Performance Section

It is the second section in the comparison that analyses the difference in the Compounded Annual Growth Rate or CAGR returns of both the schemes. This CAGR return is compared at different time intervals such as 3 Month Return, 6 Month Return, 3 Year Return, and 5 Year Return. The comparison of the performance section reveals that L&T Emerging Businesses Fund leads the race in most of the instances. The summary comparison of the performance section is tabulated as follows.

Parameters
Performance1 Month
3 Month
6 Month
1 Year
3 Year
5 Year
Since launch
L&T Emerging Businesses Fund
Growth
Fund Details
-0.9%
-0.8%
0.3%
4%
46.1%
11.6%
18.9%
L&T Midcap Fund
Growth
Fund Details
-1.3%
-3.3%
-1.8%
0%
27.3%
7.6%
17.5%

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Yearly Performance Section

The comparison of Absolute Returns generated by both the schemes for a particular year is done in the yearly performance section. The comparison of yearly performance section reveals that L&T Emerging Businesses Fund leads the race. The table given below shows the summary comparison of the yearly performance section.

Parameters
Yearly Performance2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
L&T Emerging Businesses Fund
Growth
Fund Details
1%
77.4%
15.5%
-8.1%
-13.7%
L&T Midcap Fund
Growth
Fund Details
1.1%
30.4%
19%
-0.2%
-12%

Other Details Section

It is the last section in the comparison that includes elements such as AUM, minimum SIP and lumpsum investment. The minimum SIP and lumpsum investment for both the schemes are same. With respect to minimum SIP amount, it is INR 500 for both the schemes and for the lumpsum amount, it is INR 5,000. However, the comparison of AUM reveals a difference between both the schemes.

As on March 31, 2018, the AUM of L&T Emerging Businesses Fund is around INR 4,404 Crores. On the other hand, for L&T Midcap Fund, the AUM is approximately INR 2,403 Crores.

The summary comparison of the other details section is as shown in the table given below.

Parameters
Other DetailsMin SIP Investment
Min Investment
Fund Manager
L&T Emerging Businesses Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹500
₹5,000
Venugopal Manghat - 3.21 Yr.
L&T Midcap Fund
Growth
Fund Details
₹500
₹5,000
Vihang Naik - 6.67 Yr.

Growth of 10k Investments over the years

Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
L&T Emerging Businesses Fund
Growth
Fund Details
DateValue
28 Feb 18₹10,000
28 Feb 19₹8,349
29 Feb 20₹7,845
28 Feb 21₹10,481
28 Feb 22₹15,346
28 Feb 23₹16,795
Growth of 10,000 investment over the years.
L&T Midcap Fund
Growth
Fund Details
DateValue
28 Feb 18₹10,000
28 Feb 19₹8,663
29 Feb 20₹9,296
28 Feb 21₹11,787
28 Feb 22₹13,451
28 Feb 23₹14,109

Detailed Assets & Holdings Comparison

Asset Allocation
L&T Emerging Businesses Fund
Growth
Fund Details
Asset ClassValue
Cash1.7%
Equity98.3%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Industrials34.81%
Basic Materials17.04%
Consumer Cyclical15.6%
Financial Services9.15%
Technology7.18%
Real Estate5.69%
Consumer Defensive4.82%
Health Care2.66%
Energy1.27%
Communication Services0.08%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
K.P.R. Mill Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 28 Feb 15 | KPRMILL
3%₹269 Cr5,081,639
RHI Magnesita India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 18 | RHIM
3%₹235 Cr3,018,479
Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 22 | 532814
3%₹230 Cr7,556,600
Grindwell Norton Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 17 | 506076
3%₹225 Cr1,127,322
Carborundum Universal Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jul 16 | CARBORUNIV
3%₹219 Cr2,249,700
KEI Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 20 | KEI
2%₹215 Cr1,329,400
JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 20 | JKLAKSHMI
2%₹209 Cr2,845,600
E I D Parry India Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Jan 20 | EIDPARRY
2%₹207 Cr3,804,620
Apar Industries Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Mar 17 | APARINDS
2%₹200 Cr1,184,900
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 17 | RATNAMANI
2%₹195 Cr880,422
Asset Allocation
L&T Midcap Fund
Growth
Fund Details
Asset ClassValue
Cash5.05%
Equity94.95%
Equity Sector Allocation
SectorValue
Financial Services18.87%
Industrials15.72%
Basic Materials15.03%
Consumer Cyclical14.28%
Health Care13.69%
Consumer Defensive5.59%
Technology4.23%
Utility2.75%
Communication Services2.01%
Real Estate1.95%
Energy0.83%
Top Securities Holdings / Portfolio
NameHoldingValueQuantity
Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd (Basic Materials)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 15 | RATNAMANI
3%₹236 Cr1,063,861
Emami Ltd (Consumer Defensive)
Equity, Since 31 Aug 13 | 531162
3%₹220 Cr4,965,964
↓ -101,003
Sundaram Finance Ltd (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 30 Nov 13 | SUNDARMFIN
2%₹169 Cr743,568
Abbott India Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 31 May 18 | ABBOTINDIA
2%₹168 Cr80,700
Ipca Laboratories Ltd (Healthcare)
Equity, Since 30 Sep 19 | 524494
2%₹168 Cr1,975,600
Cummins India Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | 500480
2%₹162 Cr1,128,100
Indian Bank (Financial Services)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 21 | 532814
2%₹161 Cr5,281,200
Bosch Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 31 Oct 19 | 500530
2%₹155 Cr90,899
Indian Hotels Co Ltd (Consumer Cyclical)
Equity, Since 30 Apr 18 | 500850
2%₹141 Cr4,668,200
Blue Dart Express Ltd (Industrials)
Equity, Since 31 Dec 17 | BLUEDART
2%₹135 Cr213,701
↓ -10,000

Therefore, it can be concluded in a nutshell, that both L&T Emerging Businesses Fund and L&T Midcap Fund differ on account of various parameters. As a result, individuals should be careful while making their investment decisions. They should understand the functioning of a scheme completely before they invest their money in it. Investors should also ensure whether the schemes chosen matches their investment objective or not. This will help them to ensure that their money is safe and their objectives are met on time.

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All efforts have been made to ensure the information provided here is accurate. However, no guarantees are made regarding correctness of data. Please verify with scheme information document before making any investment.
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