Insight and highlights for investors regarding the performance of India’s Front Runner Fund in comparison to the NIFTY index:
Short-Term Volatility (1-6 months)
1 Month: Portfolio down -3.75% vs. NIFTY -0.58%
3 Months: Portfolio -3.90% vs. NIFTY -2.90%
6 Months: Portfolio -7.81% vs. NIFTY -5.82%
Insight: The fund underperformed NIFTY during recent short-term periods, indicating market volatility or sector-specific challenges.
Strong Long-Term Outperformance (1 Year+)
1 Year: Portfolio 7.40% vs. NIFTY 7.47% (Almost aligned)
2 Years: Portfolio 18.72% vs. NIFTY 15.11% (Significant outperformance)
3 Years: Portfolio 13.31% vs. NIFTY 12.81% (Consistent positive difference)
Since Inception (20/10/2021): Portfolio 14.64% vs. NIFTY 12.30% (Consistent outperformance over time)
Insight: The portfolio demonstrates strong long-term performance, outperforming the benchmark, especially after the one-year mark.
Long-Term Growth Focus:
The portfolio is crafted for long-term investors (10+ years), targeting industries expected to grow faster than India’s GDP, like consumer discretionary, financial services, and IT.
Sector Allocation:
Consumer Discretionary: 32.7% (High growth potential)
Financial Services: 29.4% (Stable and essential sector)
Information Technology: 10.3% (Innovation and growth sector)
Industrials: 8.3% (India’s infrastructure development driver)
Insight: Diversified allocation with a growth-oriented tilt, focusing on industries expected to outpace the broader economy.
Market Cap Distribution:
Large Cap: 56.2% (Stability and reliability)
Mid Cap: 23.4% (Growth potential with moderate risk)
Small Cap: 20.4% (High growth potential with high risk)
Risk Management Approach:
Allocating across industries based on their potential to grow relative to GDP.
Maintaining a maximum 15% cap per sector to avoid over-concentration
Insight: Balanced across market capitalizations, leaning toward large-cap for stability while capitalizing on mid- and small-cap growth.
Economic Tailwind – India’s Growth Story:
India is projected to grow its GDP by 7-8% annually over the next decade, driven by infrastructure, consumption, and reforms. The portfolio aims to ride this growth wave by investing in front-runner industries.
Risk Management & Diversification:
The portfolio follows a disciplined diversification approach across growth stages:
Emerging: 2x GDP growth potential
Growing: 1.5x GDP growth with cash flow
Mature: 1x GDP growth with high cash flow
Insight: This ensures a balance between growth potential and income stability.
Short-Term Volatility:
The underperformance in short-term durations signals susceptibility to market swings.
Sector Concentration:
Over 60% of the portfolio is in consumer discretionary and financial services, which may lead to higher sector-specific risks during downturns.
Economic Dependence:
The portfolio's success is closely tied to India’s economic growth trajectory.
Long-Term Investors: This fund is more suitable for those with a 10+ year horizon, leveraging India's structural growth story.
Risk-Averse Investors: The portfolio's tilt towards growth sectors implies higher volatility in the short term.
Growth-Oriented Investors: Strong alignment with high-growth sectors makes it attractive for growth-seeking investors.
Regular Monitoring: Keep an eye on sector rotations and India’s macroeconomic conditions for timely rebalancing if needed.
India’s Front Runner Fund has demonstrated robust long-term performance, outperforming the NIFTY index consistently from the 2-year mark onwards. While short-term turbulence persists, the fund’s focus on India's high-growth sectors and GDP-aligned industries positions it as an attractive long-term investment vehicle for those optimistic about India's economic growth trajectory.
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