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Key Takeaways
The Samco Mid Cap Fund targets mid-cap companies and follows a momentum-driven investment strategy.
It aims for long-term capital appreciation through disciplined stock selection based on financial performance.
Investors should have a 5+ year horizon and be comfortable with short-term volatility to consider this fund.
The fund incorporates a C.A.R.E. system to manage risk and identify stock trends effectively.
Samco Mid Cap Fund is not for everyone, but it offers structured investing for the right investor.
What is a Samco Mid Cap Fund?
Samco Mid Cap Fund is an actively managed equity mutual fund that invests predominantly in mid-cap companies (Rank 101–250 by market capitalization).
What makes it different is how stocks are selected:
Not based on stories
Not based on long-term predictions
But based on momentum + financial performance data
This fund is designed for investors who believe:
“Strong companies showing strong trends deserve capital—until data says otherwise.”
Quick Snapshot
Particulars
Details
Fund Name
Samco Mid Cap Fund
Category
Equity
Sub-Category
Equity – Mid Cap
Scheme Type
Open Ended
Risk Level
Very High
Fund Manager
Umeshkumar Mehta
NFO Open Date
21 January 2026
NFO Close Date
04 February 2026
Minimum Investment
₹5,000
SIP / Additional Investment
₹500
NAV Calculation
Daily
Investment Universe
Mid-cap stocks (Rank 101–250)
Benchmark Details
The fund’s performance is judged against the NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI index, which represents:
150 mid-sized companies
Broad sectoral representation
A fair indicator of India’s mid-cap market health
Updated semi-annually as per SEBI norms
The fund maintains low benchmark overlap, meaning it:
Follows active stock selection
Does not simply mirror the index
Aims to generate alpha (excess returns)
This is one of the reasons for the fund’s long-term outperformance.
Top 10 Holdings & Weightage in NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI
The NIFTY Midcap 150 exhibits more diversified holdings compared to large-cap indices, with the top 10 constituents accounting for approximately 22-25% of the index.
1. Trent Ltd (Consumer Goods & Services)3.2%
Highest Allocation
2. Persistent Systems (IT)2.9%
3. Tube Investments (Auto)2.7%
4. Jindal Steel & Power (Metals)2.5%
5. Polycab India (Capital Goods)2.4%
6. Coforge Ltd (IT)2.3%
7. Indian Hotels Company (Consumer Goods)2.2%
8. SRF Ltd (Chemicals)2.1%
9. Varun Beverages (FMCG)2.0%
10. Aurobindo Pharma (Pharma)1.9%
Top 8 Sector Allocation in NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI
Sector Dominance Insight:
Financial Services, Information Technology, and Oil & Gas sectors collectively constitute 60.4% of the Nifty 100 TRI, highlighting significant sector concentration in the benchmark.
NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI: Sector Allocation
NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI: Sector Allocation
Top 8 Sectors by Weightage | Mid-Cap Market Structure
Mid-Cap vs Large-Cap Sector Concentration
Sector
Mid-Cap Weight
Large-Cap Weight
Difference
Financial Services
16.2%
34.8%
-18.6%
Capital Goods
18.5%
4.1%
+14.4%
Chemicals
12.8%
1.8%
+11.0%
IT Services
10.7%
13.5%
-2.8%
18.5%
Capital Goods
16.2%
Financial Services
77.3%
Top 4 Sectors
8
Sectors >5%
CG
Capital Goods
18.5%
Leader
FS
Financial Services
16.2%
CH
Chemicals
12.8%
AU
Automobiles & Auto
11.4%
IT
Information Technology
10.7%
HC
Healthcare/Pharma
8.9%
CG
Consumer Goods
7.5%
MM
Metals & Mining
6.3%
Historical Performance Metrics of NIFTY Midcap 150 TRI
1 Year Returns
Nifty Midcap 150 TRI – 32.8%
Nifty 100 TRI – 24.3%
3 Year Returns
Nifty Midcap 150 TRI – 24.6%
Nifty 100 TRI – 18.7%
5 Year Returns
Nifty Midcap 150 TRI – 21.3%
Nifty 100 TRI – 16.9%
10 Year Returns
Nifty Midcap 150 TRI – 16.7%
Nifty 100 TRI – 14.1%
Nifty 100 TRI Nifty 50 TRI
Data as of December 2025. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Peer Comparison Table (Top Mid Cap Funds)
Since the new fund has no track record, the table below compares key characteristics of some of the top-performing existing large-cap funds. This helps set a context for what the Parag Parikh fund will be competing against.
Peer data is illustrative and sourced from publicly available MF platforms. Returns are subject to change.
Investment Style & Strategy: The C.A.R.E. Momentum Framework
Samco Mid Cap Fund follows a quant-driven momentum strategy using its proprietary C.A.R.E. system:
Why this matters practically Most investors hold losing stocks too long. This system is designed to exit weak trends early and re-allocate to stronger ones.
What is C.A.R.E :
Momentum Dimension
What It Tracks
Cross-Sectional Momentum
Which mid-caps are outperforming peers
Absolute Momentum
Stocks trending upward overall
Revenue Momentum
Consistent sales growth
Earnings Momentum
Improving profitability
Why Investors Are Considering This Fund?
1. Discipline Over Emotion.
No “falling knife” buying. Stocks stay only as long as momentum stays alive
2. Ideal for SIP Investors
Momentum strategies work best when: a. You invest regularly b. You stay invested through cycles
3. Exposure to Emerging Leaders
Mid-caps today → potential large-caps tomorrow.
4. Partial Downside Protection
Hedging allowed up to 80% of net assets Helps during sharp market corrections (not crash-proof, but damage-controlled)
Who Should Invest in Samco Mid Cap Fund?
This Fund is Ideal for:
Have a 5+ year investment horizon
Can tolerate short-term volatility
Already have large-cap or index funds
Want growth, not income
Prefer rule-based investing over fund manager intuition
This Fund is not ideal for:
You panic during market corrections
You need money in 2–3 years
You want “stable” returns
Fees, Loads & Taxation
Expense Ratio: Check latest factsheet. Exit Load: As per scheme documents (usually 1% if redeemed within 1 year)
Taxation:
Dividend taxable as per income tax slab.
Short-term (<1 year): Taxed at 20%.
Long-term (>1 year): Tax-free up to ₹1.25 lakh; beyond that taxed at 12.5% without indexation.
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