WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund NFO: NAV & Date

Introduction 

The WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund is a promising opportunity for investors looking to invest in mutual funds. The fund seeks to capitalize on various market opportunities to generate high returns in the long term. We have compiled the full details of the scheme in this article, so keep reading to make an informed investment decision.

 

WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund - NFO Overview

The WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund aims to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in special situations, which may include corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory changes, technology-driven disruptions, emerging trends, and companies or sectors facing temporary challenges.

Starting on May 15, 2024, and concluding on May 29, 2024, the fund will invest in a diversified portfolio, including equity and equity-related instruments within the special situations theme, other companies, and units issued by REITs and InvITs.

 

Fund Overview

The WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund -NFO holds an AUM totaling Rs. 10,312.35 crores. This fund has a stamp duty of 0.005% (From July 1st, 2020). The minimum investment required is a SIP of Rs 500.

Start Date	15 May 2024
End Date	29 May 2024
VRO rating	-
Expense ratio	NA
Exit load	1%, if redeemed within 1 month.
AUM (Fund size)	Rs. 10,312.35 Cr.
Lock-in	No Lockin
Stamp Duty	0.005% (From July 1st 2020)
Benchmark Index	S&P BSE 500 Total Return Index (TRI)
Min. investment	SIP ₹100
Risk	Very High
Short-term capital gains (STCG)	Returns taxed at 15% if you redeem before 1 year
Long-term capital gains (STCG)	After 1 year, pay a LTCG tax of 10% on returns of ₹1 lakh+ in a financial year

 

The Objective of the Fund

The main goal of the Scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities arising from special situations such as corporate restructuring (including mergers & acquisitions etc.), government policy and/or regulatory changes, technology-led disruption and innovation, emerging trends, new sectors, companies/sectors facing temporary unique challenges, and other similar instances.

Asset allocation (% of Net Assets) of the Scheme's portfolio will be as follows

Types of Instruments	Minimum Allocation (% of Net Assets)	Maximum Allocation (% of Net  Assets)	Risk Profile
Equity & Equity related Instruments of Special Situations theme	80	100	Very High
Equity & Equity related Instruments of other companies	0	20	Very High
Debt Securities and Money Market Instruments	0	20	Low to Medium
Units issued by REITs and InVITs	0	10	Very High

 

Peers of SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund - NFO

Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds	1M Return	1Y Return	AUM (Cr)
Quant Business Cycle Fund Direct-Growth	3.19%	-	77,358.99
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct-Growth	4.98%	58.30%	6,57,412.86
Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF Direct - Growth	2.75%	-	1,68,908.96
Axis Quant Fund Direct-Growth	2.88%	38,57%	2,86,670.00

 

Risk Factors in Such Funds

• This Scheme aims to invest predominantly in companies within the Special Situations Theme, which may limit its capability.

• Being thematic in nature, the Scheme will be affected by the risks associated with investing in companies experiencing special situations.

• Investment in this Scheme carries the risk of non-diversification of the portfolio.

• Investments in equity shares and equity-related instruments involve market risk, liquidity risk, foreign exchange risk, corporate governance risk, legislative risk, and geopolitical risks.

 

Past Performance of Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds 

Equity, Sectoral / Thematic Funds	NAV (Rs)	Returns since inception	Return/Risk
Quant Business Cycle Fund Direct - Growth	16.34	0%	Performing Poorly
HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund Direct - Growth	23.46	14.08%	Performing Poorly
Mirae Asset Nifty Smallcap 250 Momentum Quality 100 ETF FoF Direct - Growth	10.46	3.78%	Performing Poorly
Axis Quant Fund Direct - Growth	16.42	18.42%	Performing Poorly

 

WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund NFO - Who can invest 

Investors who can take on a higher level of risk for the potential of high returns can invest in this fund. The fund focuses on corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory changes, technology-driven disruptions, emerging trends, and companies or sectors facing temporary challenges.

 

WhiteOak Capital Special Opportunities Fund NFO - Growth Fund Managers

• Mr. Dheeresh Pathak

• Ms. Trupti Agrawal

• Mr. Piyush Baranwal

 

Conclusion

This fund invests in various market conditions to generate returns, including corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, disruptions, merging trends, etc. This approach involves a higher level of risk and volatility. Therefore, it is advisable for investors to assess their risk tolerance and investment goals before committing to this fund.

 

Disclaimer: This NFO analysis is only for informational purposes and should not be considered as investment advice. Always do your research and consult with a financial advisor.

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