The Quant Small Cap Fund has released its February 2025 portfolio update, reflecting notable changes in its holdings. The fund’s Net Asset Value (NAV) has declined by 8.38% year-on-year (YoY), with Assets Under Management (AUM) witnessing a monthly drop of ₹2,351 crore.
Key Highlights:
Reliance Industries remains the largest holding but has been slightly trimmed.
Fully exited four companies: Housing & Urban Development Company, Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Eclerx Services Ltd, and Aarti Pharmalabs Ltd.
Increased stakes significantly in some companies: Afcons Infrastructure Ltd (+250.96%), NCC Ltd (+159.89%), and Welspun Enterprises Ltd (+84.35%).
Cash holding has slightly increased, rising from 6.12% in January to 6.6% in February.
Top Changes in Portfolio Holdings
Stocks with Significant Increases:
1. Afcons Infrastructure Ltd: Holding surged 250.96%, reaching 57.67 lakh shares.
2. NCC Ltd: Increased by 159.89%, with holdings now at 92.11 lakh shares.
3. Welspun Enterprises Ltd: Grew 84.35%, reflecting continued confidence in the stock.
Stocks with Reductions:
1. Tata Chemicals Ltd: Holding reduced by 42.39%, with current holdings at 8.69 lakh shares.
2. Jubilant Pharmova Ltd: Decreased by 3.66%.
3. Reliance Industries Ltd: Trimmed 2.26%, yet remains the largest holding at 10.58% of AUM.
Full Exits:
The fund has completely exited four companies, cutting all holdings to zero:
Housing & Urban Development Company
Cochin Shipyard Ltd
EclearX Services Ltd
Aarti Pharmalabs Ltd
The overall strategy appears cautious, with selective increases in small-cap stocks while maintaining a higher cash position. Given the ongoing market volatility and the fund’s negative 8.38% YoY NAV performance, investors should closely monitor future allocations.
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