Performance
Scorecard
Not ratedHow this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. Not rated — too few comparable ETF funds (same plan and option) to rank against yet.
3Y CAGR +5.62% · ranks 85 of 109 Other ETFs funds
Volatility 13.3% vs 16.4% category avg
0.1% expense vs 0.4% category avg
98% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Less volatile than its Other ETFs peers (13.3% vs 16.4%)
- Low expense ratio (0.11%) vs the Other ETFs average of 0.39%
- Consistent — positive in 98% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Other ETFs average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 9.83pp
- 3-year return (+5.62%) trails the Other ETFs average (+10.13%)
- 5-year return (+6.20%) trails the Other ETFs average (+8.04%)
- Ranks #153 of 183 on 1-year return in its Other ETFs cohort
- Weaker risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe -0.07 below the Other ETFs average of 0.19
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Other ETFs)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -6.77% | -5.40% | -1.37% |
| 3M abs | -6.32% | -3.88% | -2.44% |
| 6M abs | -0.37% | +4.27% | -4.64% |
| 1Y CAGR | -8.81% | +1.02% | -9.83% |
| 3Y CAGR | +5.62% | +10.13% | -4.51% |
| 5Y CAGR | +6.20% | +8.04% | -1.84% |
Category average across peers in Other ETFs (up to 214 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
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Category rank
Vs 214 peers in Other ETFs
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Quantum Nifty 50 ETF, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 50 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -13.44% | -12.85% | -0.59% | |
| 2025 | +11.77% | +11.97% | -0.20% | |
| 2024 | +9.94% | +10.16% | -0.22% | |
| 2023 | +21.20% | +21.69% | -0.49% | |
| 2022 | +5.64% | +5.68% | -0.04% | |
| 2021 | +25.41% | +25.49% | -0.08% | |
| 2020 | +15.65% | +16.57% | -0.92% | |
| 2019 | +13.34% | +13.43% | -0.09% | |
| 2018 | -3.11% | +4.40% | -7.51% | |
| 2017 | +29.88% | +30.12% | -0.24% |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity99.96%
- Cash & Equivalents0.04%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIDown +18% from its peak of ₹80.09Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
AMC Profile
Quantum Mutual Fund is sponsored by Quantum Advisors and opened in 2006 as India's first direct-to-investor fund house, selling without distributors. It has stayed small, with a value-oriented, low-churn approach.
Fund Managers
HPHitendra ParekhStart date not disclosed
Dealer & Fund Manager – Index Fund
B. Com Master’s in Financial Management
over 31 years of the firm as a Fund Executive in Operations His responsibilities
Fund manager, benchmark and dealing terms from this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Quantum in the news
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Index funds & ETFs
Index funds and ETFs must keep at least 95% in the securities of the index they track, rather than trying to beat it. They charge far lower fees than active funds, and their return is the index's return minus that small cost and any tracking difference.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF?
As of 01 Oct 2026, the NAV of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF is ₹247.07 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Quantum Nifty 50 ETF delivered?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF has returned -8.81% over 1 year, +5.62% per year over 3 years, +6.20% per year over 5 years and +10.58% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.11% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF's largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (9.8%), ICICI Bank Ltd (9.4%), Reliance Industries Ltd (7.8%), Bharti Airtel Ltd (5.0%) and Larsen & Toubro Ltd (4.3%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Quantum Nifty 50 ETF?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 13.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -45.2%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of -0.07 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Quantum Nifty 50 ETF's -0.07 means it has not compensated investors for its volatility over the window. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Quantum Nifty 50 ETF?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF is benchmarked against the Nifty 50 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Quantum Nifty 50 ETF?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF is managed by Hitendra Parekh at Quantum.
How is Quantum Nifty 50 ETF taxed?
Quantum Nifty 50 ETF is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.