Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund
The Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund is heavily tilted toward defensive, value-oriented plays—banking and energy stocks dominate at roughly 42% combined, signaling conviction in cyclical recovery and dividend yield. The manager's recent moves reveal a tactical shift toward quality healthcare names while trimming financial services exposure, suggesting confidence in pharma resilience alongside macro caution. The sharp TREPS build and modest cash raise hints at near-term consolidation before potential deployment.
Portfolio analysis · April 2026
NAV & Returns
| Plan | NAV | 1M | 1Y | 3Y CAGR | 5Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Growth | ₹9.9119 | -0.53% | — | — | — |
Portfolio Metrics(latest month)
vs Category Peers
Highly DifferentiatedActive Share = ½Σ|wfund − wpeer|, computed using leave-one-out peer portfolio within SEBI category.
Similar Funds in Category
What Changed2026-03-31 → 2026-04-30
| Stock | Weight |
|---|---|
| Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 1.49% |
| Lupin Ltd | 1.47% |
| Indus Towers Ltd (Prev Bharti Infratel Ltd) | 1.45% |
| Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd | 0.28% |
| Malco Energy Ltd | 0.28% |
| Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd | 0.28% |
| Vedanta Iron and Steel Ltd | 0.28% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd JUN-2026 | 2.07% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd MAY-2026 | 0.89% |
| Margin Money For Derivatives | 1.29% |
Full Holdings
| # | Holding | % to NAV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDFC Bank Ltd INE040A01034 | 5.37% |
| 2 | Reliance Industries Ltd INE002A01018 | 4.32% |
| 3 | Coal India Ltd INE522F01014 | 4.21% |
| 4 | ICICI Bank Ltd INE090A01021 | 3.95% |
| 5 | TREPS | 3.80% |
| 6 | Oil India Ltd INE274J01014 | 3.78% |
| 7 | Infosys Ltd INE009A01021 | 3.31% |
| 8 | Union Bank of India INE692A01016 | 2.50% |
| 9 | Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd INE213A01029 | 2.48% |
| 10 | Bharat Forge Ltd INE465A01025 | 2.39% |
| 11 | Bharti Airtel Ltd INE397D01024 | 2.35% |
| 12 | Bank of India INE084A01016 | 2.34% |
| 13 | REC Ltd INE020B01018 | 2.29% |
| 14 | GAIL (India) Ltd INE129A01019 | 2.24% |
| 15 | Zydus Lifesciences Ltd INE010B01027 | 2.20% |
| 16 | Petronet LNG Ltd INE347G01014 | 2.14% |
| 17 | Ashok Leyland Ltd INE208A01029 | 2.11% |
| 18 | Bharti Airtel Ltd JUN-2026 | 2.07% |
| 19 | Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd INE149A01033 | 2.04% |
| 20 | Steel Authority of India Ltd INE114A01011 | 1.81% |
Sector Allocation
Top 10 sectors by % to NAV. Excludes derivatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many stocks does Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund hold?
Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund holds 64 stocks as per the latest AMFI portfolio disclosure. The top 5 positions account for 21.64% of NAV.
What is the largest holding in Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund?
The largest position in Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund is HDFC Bank Ltd, accounting for 5.37% of NAV in the Banks sector.
Is Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund a concentrated or diversified fund?
With a Gini coefficient of 0.350, Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund is well-diversified. The HHI concentration index is 22,079 bps, which is above the 2500 bps threshold for high concentration. The top 5 holdings together make up 21.64% of the portfolio.
What is the market cap allocation of Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund?
Based on SEBI's AMFI classification, Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund's equity portfolio is split as: Large Cap: 54.73%, Mid Cap: 39.25%, Small Cap: 0.00%. This reflects the fund's positioning within the market cap spectrum.
Which sectors does Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund invest in most?
Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund has the highest allocation to Banks (21.30%), Finance (10.36%), Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology (7.66%). The fund is invested across 29 sectors in total.
How actively managed is Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund compared to other Sectoral / Thematic funds?
Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund has an Active Share of 71.60%, classifying it as "Highly Differentiated" among 237 Sectoral / Thematic peers. This means the fund takes significantly different stock positions compared to its category peers.
What changed in Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund's portfolio in the latest month?
Between 2026-03-31 and 2026-04-30, Sundaram Multi-Factor Fund added 10 new stocks (including Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and exited 5 stocks (including Wipro Ltd). Total holding count increased from 62 to 67 stocks.