Samco Mid Cap Fund
Samco Mutual Fund · Best Mid Cap Mutual Funds
This is the Direct plan of Samco Mid Cap Fund — bought from the fund house, with no distributor commission in its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
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 — this fund has no full year of NAV history yet. A rating needs at least a 1-year return to rank its performance against peers.
Not enough Mid Cap Fund peers to rank yet
Volatility 19.0% vs 16.2% category avg
1.7% expense vs 1.0% category avg
Not enough history for a rolling 3Y view
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
No standout strengths identified.
Concerns
- Trails the Mid Cap Fund average on 1M/3M/6M
- More volatile than its Mid Cap Fund peers (19.0% vs 16.2%)
- High expense ratio (1.74%) vs the Mid Cap Fund average of 1.03%
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 Midcap 150 · 36 monthly returns)
DefinitionsComputed vs the Nifty Midcap 150 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 (Mid Cap Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | +1.31% | +2.82% | -1.51% |
| 3M abs | +1.82% | +7.48% | -5.66% |
| 6M abs | +1.51% | +10.25% | -8.74% |
| 1Y CAGR | — | +10.08% | — |
| 3Y CAGR | — | +19.86% | — |
| 5Y CAGR | — | +17.89% | — |
Category average across peers in Mid Cap Fund (up to 33 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.
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
6 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Samco Mid Cap Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
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.
- -13.0%26 Feb 2026 → 23 Mar 2026
Fell over 25 days, back to the old high on 27 May 2026 — 2 months under water after the low.
- -5.1%27 May 2026 → 11 Jun 2026
Fell over 15 days, back to the old high on 19 Jun 2026 — 8 days 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, ₹74.72Cr 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.
Samco in the news
Headlines about the fund house, not this scheme in particular — highlights only; tap through to read the full story at the source.
Views Of MF Houses On AMFI Data
fintechbiznews.com · 2d ago
Nippon India MF tops mutual fund industry with over 40 million folios
Business Standard · 26d ago
Overseas investment limit for MFs needs a fresh look: Umeshkumar Mehta
Business Standard · 29d ago
Samco Mutual Fund has declared change in the fund managers of its few schemes
Value Research · 03 Jul 2026
Vikran Engineering cancels analyst meet with Mahindra Manulife Mutual Fund on June 23
scanx.trade · 23 Jun 2026
Daily Voice: IT sector no longer a strong long-term theme, says Samco MF’s Umeshkumar Mehta
Moneycontrol.com · 22 Jun 2026
Vikran Engineering management to meet Samco Mutual Fund
scanx.trade · 16 Jun 2026
RBI raises inflation forecast, cuts growth estimates: Is it time to rethink your mutual fund portfolio?
livemint.com · 09 Jun 2026
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 Mid Cap funds
Mid cap funds invest in the 101st–250th largest companies. They can grow faster than large caps but fall harder in downturns — a higher-risk, higher-reward slice of the market.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Samco Mid Cap Fund?
As of 20 Aug 2026, the NAV of Samco Mid Cap Fund is ₹10.08 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Samco Mid Cap Fund delivered?
Samco Mid Cap Fund has returned +2.96% 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 Samco Mid Cap Fund?
Samco Mid Cap Fund charges an expense ratio of 1.74% 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 Samco Mid Cap Fund?
Its largest holdings are National Aluminium Company Ltd (5.2%), Bank of Maharashtra (4.5%), L&T Finance Holdings Ltd (4.3%), GE T&D India Ltd (4.2%) and Aditya Birla Capital Ltd (4.2%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Samco Mid Cap Fund?
It is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 19.0% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -13.0%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What is the benchmark of Samco Mid Cap Fund?
Samco Mid Cap Fund is benchmarked against the NIFTY Midcap 150 Total Return Index. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Samco Mid Cap Fund?
Samco Mid Cap Fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta, Dhawal Ghanshyam Dhanani, Nirali Bhansali and Vishal Shinde at Samco.
How is Samco Mid Cap Fund taxed?
Samco Mid Cap 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.