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 +13.98% · ranks 25 of 109 Other ETFs funds
Volatility 22.4% vs 16.3% category avg
0.5% expense vs 0.4% category avg
100% 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
- Ahead of the Other ETFs average on 3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 7.36pp
- 3-year return (+13.98%) beats the Other ETFs average (+10.58%)
- Ranks #20 of 183 on 1-year return in its Other ETFs cohort
- Stronger risk-adjusted returns — Sharpe 0.33 vs 0.21 Other ETFs average
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- More volatile than its Other ETFs peers (22.4% vs 16.3%)
- High expense ratio (0.51%) vs the Other ETFs average of 0.39%
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 | -4.49% | -4.77% | +0.28% |
| 3M abs | +0.71% | -4.32% | +5.03% |
| 6M abs | +18.32% | +4.84% | +13.48% |
| 1Y CAGR | +8.36% | +1.00% | +7.36% |
| 3Y CAGR | +13.98% | +10.58% | +3.40% |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +7.79% | — |
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).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
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.
36 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Kotak Nifty Alpha 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 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | +7.09% | -7.18% | +14.27% | |
| 2025 | -10.82% | +7.94% | -18.76% | |
| 2024 | +32.40% | +16.43% | +15.97% | |
| 2023 | +41.79% | +27.43% | +14.36% | |
| 2022 | -16.57% | +4.34% | -20.91% | |
| 2021part | +1.15% | — | — |
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- Equity99.92%
- Cash & Equivalents0.08%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹806.38Cr in April - June 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.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
Kotak Mahindra Mutual Fund is run by Kotak Mahindra Asset Management, part of the Kotak Mahindra Bank group, and has been in the business since 1998. It was the first Indian fund house to launch a dedicated gilt scheme, and today runs one of the country's larger equity and debt line-ups.
Fund Managers
SDSatish DondapatiManaging since 22 Dec 2021
Fund Manager and Dealer
MBA (Finance)
Mr. Satish Dondapati has over 16 years of experience in ETF’s. He joined Kotak AMC in March 2008 in Product’s Department. Prior to joining Kotak AMC, he was in the MF Product Team of Centurion Bank Of Punjab
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- Kotak Nifty 50 Value 20 ETF - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option
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ABAbhishek BisenManaging since 22 Dec 2021
Head - Fixed Income, Debt Fund Manager and Dealer
B A Management, MBA Finance EPAF- IIM-C
Mr. Abhishek Bisen has been associated with the company since October 2006 and his key responsibilities include fund management of debt schemes. Prior to joining Kotak AMC, Abhishek was working with Securities Trading Corporation of India Ltd where he was looking at Sales & Trading of Fixed Income Products apart from doing Portfolio Advisory. His earlier assignments also include 2 years of merchant banking experience with a leading merchant banking firm. Mr. Abhishek Bisen has been associated with the Kotak AMC since October 2006 and his key responsibilities include fund management of debt schemes. Prior to joining Kotak AMC, Abhishek was working with Securities Trading Corporation of India Ltd where he was looking at Sales & Trading of Fixed Income Products apart from doing Portfolio Advisory. His earlier assignments also include 2 years of merchant banking experience with a leading merchant banking firm
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JSJeetu Valechha SonarManaging since 09 Mar 2026
Equity Fund Manager and Dealer
P.G.D.M in Finance Management
Mr. Jeetu Valechha Sonar has more than 14 years' experience in Commodity and Equity dealing and advisory. Prior to joining Kotak AMC Limited, he has worked as institutional dealer with Kotak Securities Lid. and is part of Kotak Asset Group since 2014.
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- Kotak Silver ETF Fund of Fund
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- Kotak BSE Sensex Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
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- Kotak Multi Asset Allocation Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option
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- Kotak Nifty 100 Equal Weight Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty 100 Low Volatility 30 ETF
- Kotak NIFTY 100 Low Volatility 30 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty 200 Momentum 30 ETF
- Kotak Nifty 200 Momentum 30 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- KOTAK NIFTY 200 QUALITY 30 INDEX FUND - Direct Plan - GROWTH
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- Kotak Nifty 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty 50 Value 20 ETF - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option
- Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty Bank ETF
- Kotak Nifty Commodities Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty Financial Services Ex-Bank Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty India Consumption ETF
- Kotak Nifty India Tourism Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty IT ETF
- Kotak Nifty Midcap 150 ETF
- Kotak Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund - Direct Plan - GROWTH
- Kotak Nifty Midcap 150 Momentum 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty Midcap 50 ETF
- Kotak Nifty Midcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - GROWTH
- Kotak Nifty MNC ETF
- Kotak Nifty PSU Bank ETF
- Kotak Nifty SmallCap 250 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
- Kotak Nifty Smallcap 50 Index Fund - Direct Plan - Growth
Fund managers from the AMC's filed Scheme Summary — its most recent filing for this scheme. Benchmark and dealing terms from it and 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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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF is ₹51.60 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF delivered?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF has returned +8.36% over 1 year, +13.98% per year over 3 years and +9.07% 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 Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF charges an expense ratio of 0.51% 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 Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF's largest holdings are ATHER ENERGY LTD (7.1%), Laurus Labs Ltd (4.0%), MULTI COMMODITY EXCHANGE OF INDIA LIMITED (3.8%), Ami Organics Ltd (3.6%) and National Aluminium Company Ltd. (3.5%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 22.4% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -33.5%. 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 0.33 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF's 0.33 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF is benchmarked against the NIFTY 50 Alpha Index TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF is managed by Satish Dondapati, Abhishek Bisen and Jeetu Valechha Sonar at Kotak Mahindra.
How is Kotak Nifty Alpha 50 ETF taxed?
Kotak Nifty Alpha 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.