Investment
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About The Fund
The Quantum Ethical Fund is an open-ended Equity Fund that invests in companies meeting an Ethical Set of Principles with the objective of achieving long-term capital appreciation. Our proprietary screening framework ensures that every portfolio investment stands high on Ethical & Integrity parameters. With Quantum Ethical Fund, you can invest responsibly, where moral principles and prosperity work together for a brighter future.
5 Reasons to Invest in the Quantum Ethical Fund
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1. Ethical Compliance
Responsible investing with risk-adjusted returns
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2. Proprietary Integrity Framework
Screened for Ethics, selected for growth
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3. True to Label Fund, Always
Portfolio Investments stay Ethically Compliant or exit the stock
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4. A Disciplined Investment and Research Process
30-50 Ethically curated stocks
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5. Financially Sound Investments
Strong companies with sound growth potential
Investment Approach
+750 stocks
ADDRESSABLE
UNIVERSE*
- Addressable universe with avg daily traded value of > $1 mn
350 stocks
INITIAL ETHICAL
SCREENING
- Based on Quantum's proprietary research methodology, companies within the coverage universe are ranked on their Integrity performance.
- The evaluation process consists of a blend of quantitative and qualitative factors. Assign scores -70 to +30.
>150 stocks
INTEGRITY
COMPLIANCE CHECK
- Companies > INTEGRITY score of 0 qualify for inclusion in the portfolio.
- Allocation is based on the Integrity score of the company, with guardrails around Index sector ranges
30 to 50 stocks
Q ETHICAL PORTFOLIO
- Investors get a Doing Good = Potentially Healthy Returns Portfolio which in the long run is expected to outperform conventional market indices.
The number of Stock in trading volume criteria, integrity criteria and in portfolio will be changed from time to time based on Investment Strategy of the scheme.
Ethical = Form part of the ethical frameworks Shariah Compliant Universe, Jainism and such other Ethical principles.
Please refer Scheme Information Document of the Scheme for complete Investment Strategy.
Fund Features
Investment Objective
The Investment Objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in Equity & Equity Related Instruments of companies following an Ethical Set of Principles. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
Benchmark
Tier 1: NIFTY 500 Shariah Total Return Index (TRI)
Type of Scheme
An open-ended equity scheme following an Ethical Theme.
Plans Available
Direct Plan and Regular Plan with Growth option in both Plans.
Minimum Application Amount
Lumpsum – 500
SIP - 100 (Daily) & 500 (Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly)
Fund Managed By
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Funds Managed:
Qualification:
- CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst), and Masters in Management Studies in Finance
Product Label
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Name of the Scheme & Tier I Benchmark
Quantum Ethical Fund
(An open-ended equity scheme following an Ethical Theme)
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This product is suitable for investors who are seeking*
• Long term capital appreciation
• Investments in Equity & Equity Related Instruments of companies following an Ethical Set of Principles
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Risk-o-meter of Scheme
The risk of the scheme is Very High Risk
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Benchmark Riskometer (Tier I)- NIFTY 500 Shariah TRI
The risk of the benchmark is Very High Risk
*Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them.
#The product labeling assigned during the NFO is based on internal assessment of the scheme characteristics or model portfolio and the same may vary post NFO when the actual investments are made. The same shall be updated on an ongoing basis in accordance with clause 17.4 of the SEBI Master Circular on Mutual Funds dated June 27, 2024.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Quantum Ethical Fund is an open-ended equity scheme that invests in companies following ethical set of principles. The Fund uses a proprietary integrity framework, to select businesses that align with values which is high on Ethics and Integrity. The Framework will exclude sectors such as alcohol, gambling, tobacco, vulgar entertainment, animation content provider, exhibition of films, media-broadcasting, media-content, production & distribution of films, mainstream/conventional financial services, leather, narcotics substance or anything largely harmful to society.
The Investment Objective of the scheme is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing in Equity & Equity Related Instruments of companies following an Ethical Set of Principles. There is no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be achieved.
The Quantum Ethical Fund is for investors seeking long-term growth while adhering to value-based ethical standards. The fund invests in businesses that prioritize social good, ethical governance and not harmful to society.
The Scheme will follow an active investment strategy. The corpus of the scheme will invest in share of companies meeting an Ethical set of Principles including of Shariah, Jainism and other ethical principles encompassing a broad Ethical Framework. Such companies meeting the ethical criteria will be further screened through Quantum’s proprietary integrity framework. These companies will also undergo a financial evaluation based on a set of metrics to ensure they are financially sound before being included in the portfolio.
The Quantum Ethical Fund offers long-term capital appreciation with a blend of ethical investing and financial integrity. It focuses on companies with strong fundamentals while emphasising highest standards of integrity and accountability. The Fund emphasis on diversification in varied sectors and investing in sustainable business that are financially sound to drive long term performance , making it a good option for investors seeking socially responsible investments with long term returns.
The Quantum Ethical Fund avoids sectors such as alcohol, gambling, tobacco, and vulgar entertainment. Media production, broadcasting, and film distribution are also excluded. The Fund also avoids conventional financial services, narcotics, leather, meat, and any form of animal cruelty, including animal testing. Additionally, the Fund screens out companies with interest-based debt exceeding 25% of total assets or interest income over 4% of total income.
If a company falls out of the Quantum Ethical Fund’s ethical Compliant Universe, the fund manager will exit the investment reassessing the portfolio, composition and risk exposure, the rebalancing maintains the target mix and aims to capitalise on new opportunities.
The minimum investment amount is Rs 500/-.
Like any other equity mutual fund scheme, capital gains are taxed based on holding period.
● Long-term Capital Gains (Holding period more than 12 months): Gains exceeding Rs 1,25,000/- in a year are taxable at 12.5% without indexation.
● Short-term Capital Gains (Holding period less than 12 months): Taxable at 20%.
For further details, please refer to the SID (Scheme Information Document)
Plans available under the Scheme:
• Direct Plan
• Regular Plan
Options under each Plan(s):
• Growth Option - The income attributable to Units under this Option will continue to remain invested and will be reflected in the Net Asset Value of Units under this Option.
| Type of Load | Load chargeable (as % of NAV) |
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| Exit Load/ Switch Out Load: | |
| 10% of units if redeemed or switched out on or before 365 days from the date of allotment. | Nil |
| Remaining 90% of units if redeemed or switched out on or before 365 days from the date of allotment. | 1 |
| If redeemed or switched out after 365 days from the date of allotment. | Nil |
Below are the SIP frequencies available in this scheme:
| Frequency | Eligible Dates | Minimum Amount Per Instalment | Minimum Instalments |
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| Daily | All Business days | Rs. 100 and in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter | 30 instalments |
| Weekly | Any day of the week | Rs. 500 and in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter | 10 instalments |
| Fortnightly | Any day of alternate week | Rs. 500 and in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter | 10 instalments |
| Monthly | Any date (except 29, 30, 31st) | Rs. 500 and in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter | 12 instalments |
| Quarterly | Any date (except 29, 30, 31st) | Rs. 500 and in multiples of Re. 1 thereafter | 12 instalments |
Yes. You can make a switch transaction from any of your existing non-ETF schemes of Quantum Mutual Fund into Quantum Ethical Fund during NFO (till 3 PM on 16th Dec 2024).
You can submit your application online through AMC website /Channel Partners portal/Stock Exchanges/MFU/MF Central or offline to AMC/KFinTech collection centre.
