Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund
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This is the Regular plan of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is distributed, which is why this NAV sits below the growth plan of the same fund.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 68 of 65 ELSS peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How 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. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within ELSS (same plan and option). 68 of the 65 ELSS funds in this cohort carry the full record the stars need, so they are the ones ranked against.
3Y CAGR +10.27% · ranks 23 of 65 ELSS funds
Volatility 12.3% vs 14.0% category avg
2.2% expense vs 2.2% category avg
92% 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
- 3-year return (+10.27%) beats the ELSS average (+9.24%)
- 5-year return (+9.97%) beats the ELSS average (+8.77%)
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.31 vs 0.19 ELSS average
- Less volatile than its ELSS peers (12.3% vs 14.0%)
- Consistent — positive in 92% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the ELSS average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 5.77pp
- Ranks #56 of 65 on 1-year return in its ELSS cohort
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Risk (trailing 3Y)
DefinitionsBenchmark ratios (vs Nifty 500 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty 500 price index — the closest match to this fund's mandate. Needs ~3 years of history; a low R² means the fund tracks the index loosely.
Fund vs category average (ELSS)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -0.12% | +1.48% | -1.60% |
| 3M abs | +2.40% | +6.27% | -3.87% |
| 6M abs | -3.59% | +2.52% | -6.11% |
| 1Y CAGR | -5.24% | +0.53% | -5.77% |
| 3Y CAGR | +10.27% | +9.24% | +1.03% |
| 5Y CAGR | +9.97% | +8.77% | +1.20% |
Category average across peers in ELSS (up to 65 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 65 peers in ELSS
Rolling returns
Return for every possible 1Y holding period, not just today’s
101 overlapping 1Y windows, sampled monthly across the fund’s history.
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 ELSS Tax Saver Fund, 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 500 | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -6.27% | -1.43% | -4.84% | |
| 2025 | +2.87% | +6.69% | -3.82% | |
| 2024 | +21.24% | +15.16% | +6.08% | |
| 2023 | +26.64% | +25.76% | +0.88% | |
| 2022 | +7.21% | +3.02% | +4.19% | |
| 2021 | +24.56% | +30.19% | -5.63% | |
| 2020 | +13.03% | +16.67% | -3.64% | |
| 2019 | -1.35% | +7.66% | -9.01% | |
| 2018 | +0.19% | -3.38% | +3.57% | |
| 2017part | +11.29% | — | — |
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.
Worst falls, and the wait to get back
How far this fund has dropped from a high, and how long it took to reclaim it.
- -39.9%03 Jun 2019 → 23 Mar 2020
Fell over 10 months, back to the old high on 27 Nov 2020 — 8 months under water after the low.
- -17.6%26 Sep 2024 → 31 Mar 2026
Still below that high — 1.5 years down, and no recovery yet.
- -16.0%18 Oct 2021 → 20 Jun 2022
Fell over 8 months, back to the old high on 11 Nov 2022 — 5 months under water after the low.
Measured on this fund’s own NAV history, peak to trough to the day it regained the peak. Falls shallower than 5% are left out. A recovery date is when the NAV got back, not when any particular investor did — that depends on when they bought.
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹216.48Cr 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.
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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 ELSS (tax-saving) funds
ELSS funds are equity funds that qualify for a Section 80C deduction (up to ₹1.5 lakh a year) under the old tax regime. They carry a 3-year lock-in — the shortest of any 80C option.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
As of 21 Aug 2026, the NAV of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund is ₹117.99 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund delivered?
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund has returned -5.24% over 1 year, +10.27% per year over 3 years, +9.97% per year over 5 years and +10.05% 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 ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.16% 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 ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
Its largest holdings are HDFC Bank Ltd (7.7%), ICICI Bank Ltd (7.3%), Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (4.2%), Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (4.2%) and Infosys Ltd (3.8%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 12.3% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -39.9%. 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 0.31 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund's 0.31 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund?
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund is managed by Christy Mathai and George Thomas at Quantum.
How is Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund taxed?
Quantum ELSS Tax Saver Fund 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.