Quant Mutual Fund: Quant Small-cap Fund and Quant Mid-cap Fund Top Portfolio Holding Changes in January 2025
Quant Small-cap and Mid-cap Funds adjusted portfolios in January 2025, increasing Reliance Industries allocation, adding new sectors, and reducing exposure to pharmaceuticals and automotive components.
The portfolios of Quant Small-Cap and Quant Mid-Cap Funds witnessed notable adjustments in January 2025, reflecting shifts in investment strategies.
In the Quant Small-cap Fund, Reliance Industries Ltd. increased its allocation from 8.99 per cent in December 2024 to 10.34 per cent in January 2025, becoming the top holding. New entries like RBL Bank Ltd. (2.42 per cent) and Adani Power Ltd. (2.3 per cent) were introduced, while Orchid Pharma Ltd. and Adani Enterprises Ltd. were removed from the portfolio.
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Meanwhile, in the Quant Mid-cap Fund, Reliance Industries Ltd. also saw a rise in allocation, from 8.92 per cent to 9.58 per cent. Linde India Ltd. entered the portfolio with a 3.49 per cent allocation, replacing Bharat Forge Ltd., which previously held the same percentage. Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. experienced a decrease from 8.96 per cent to 8.13 per cent.
Quant Small-cap Fund Portfolio Changes
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List of Securities
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Per cent to NAV (Jan-25)
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Per cent to NAV (Dec-24)
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Reliance Industries Ltd.
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10.34
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8.99
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Jio Financial Services Ltd.
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5.05
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5.89
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Aegis Logistics Ltd.
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3.67
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4.05
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Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.
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3.5
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3.38
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Bikaji Foods International Ltd.
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3.09
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3.29
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HFCL Ltd.
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2.87
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3.11
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Poly Medicure Ltd.
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2.82
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2.99
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Sun TV Network Ltd.
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2.53
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2.64
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RBL Bank Ltd.
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2.42
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-
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Adani Power Ltd.
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2.3
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-
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Orchid Pharma Ltd.
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-
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2.35
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Adani Enterprises Ltd.
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-
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2.34
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Equity & Equity Related Instruments
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93.88
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93.41
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Money Market Instruments and Net Current Assets
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6.12
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6.59
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Grand Total
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100
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100
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Quant Mid-cap Fund Portfolio Changes
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List of Securities
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Per cent to NAV (Jan-25)
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Per cent to NAV (Dec-24)
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Reliance Industries Ltd.
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9.58
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8.92
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IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd.
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8.22
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7.94
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Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
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8.13
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8.96
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Container Corporation of India Ltd.
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7.41
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7.25
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Tata Communications Ltd.
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6.57
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6.64
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Marico Ltd.
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6.24
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5.76
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Steel Authority of India Ltd.
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5.29
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5.39
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Lloyds Metals And Energy Ltd.
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5.28
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4.82
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ITC Ltd.
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5.09
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5.32
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Linde India Ltd.
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3.49
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-
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Bharat Forge Ltd.
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-
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3.49
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Equity & Equity Related Instruments
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96.13
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97.5
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Money Market Instruments and Net Current Assets
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3.87
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2.5
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Grand Total
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100
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100
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The Quant Small-cap Fund showed a slight increase in its equity allocation, rising from 93.41 per cent to 93.88 per cent. The introduction of RBL Bank Ltd. and Adani Power Ltd. indicates a diversification towards banking and power sectors. Conversely, the removal of Orchid Pharma Ltd. and Adani Enterprises Ltd. suggests a shift away from pharmaceutical and conglomerate holdings.
In the Quant Mid-cap Fund, the equity allocation slightly decreased from 97.5 per cent to 96.13 per cent, with a corresponding rise in money market instruments. The inclusion of Linde India Ltd. suggests a new focus on industrial gases and engineering, while the exit of Bharat Forge Ltd. indicates reduced exposure to the automotive components sector. The reduction in Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.'s allocation points to a potential reassessment of the pharmaceutical sector's prospects.
These portfolio changes reflect dynamic fund management strategies to optimise returns and adjust sectoral exposures in response to market conditions.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.