Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Datagrid
Category Sectoral/ Thematic
BMSMONEY Rank 1
Rating
Growth Option 15-06-2026
NAV ₹27.44(R) +1.67% ₹29.67(D) +1.68%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 13.25% 20.28% 14.67% -% -%
Direct 14.51% 21.68% 16.18% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 0.03% 13.59% 12.06% 14.49% 14.04%
SIP (XIRR) Regular 14.06% 14.9% 15.67% -% -%
Direct 15.32% 16.19% 17.04% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.8 0.37 0.67 4.96% -0.42
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
14.33% -21.99% -16.73% 0.97 10.98%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 877 Cr
Top Sectoral/ Thematic
Fund Name Rank Rating
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund 1
Icici Prudential India Opportunities Fund 2
SBI Comma Fund 3
ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund 4
Icici Prudential Commodities Fund 5

NAV Date: 15-06-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Regular - IDCW 21.31
0.3500
1.6700%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Direct - IDCW 23.05
0.3800
1.6800%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Regular Plan-Growth 27.44
0.4500
1.6700%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Direct-Growth 29.67
0.4900
1.6800%

Review Date: 15-06-2026

Beginning of Analysis

In the Sectoral/ Thematic Fund category, Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund is the 7th ranked fund. The category has total 22 funds. The 4 star rating shows a very good past performance of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 4.96% which is higher than the category average of 1.34%. Here the fund has shown good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.8 which is higher than the category average of 0.53.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Sectoral/Thematic Mutual Funds are ideal for aggressive investors seeking high returns by investing in a specific sector or theme. These funds offer targeted exposure to sectors like banking, technology, or themes like infrastructure and ESG, allowing investors to capitalize on the growth potential of these segments. However, they carry higher risks due to their concentrated exposure and are heavily dependent on the performance of the chosen sector or theme. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon, a high risk tolerance, and a good understanding of the sector or theme before investing in these funds. Additionally, timing the market and monitoring sectoral trends are crucial for success.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Return Analysis

The Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its Sectoral/ Thematic Fund peers and the Nifty 500 TRI benchmark. This analysis examines the fund’s returns over periods ranging from one month to ten years, alongside its Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) performance, highlighting its rankings within the Sectoral/ Thematic Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of 5.21%, 13.85 and 4.14 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 2.11%, 10.21% and 1.21% respectively.
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has given a return of 14.51% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 0.03%. The fund has given 14.48% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 21.68% in last three years and rank 3rd out of twenty three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 13.59%. The fund has given 8.09% more return than the benchmark return.
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has given a return of 16.18% in last five years and category average returns is 14.14% in same period. The fund ranked 6th out of fifteen funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 12.06%. The fund has given 4.12% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 15.32% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 6.71%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 10th in 40 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 16.19% in last three years and ranks 2nd in 22 funds. HDFC Defence Fund has given the highest SIP return (31.21%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 17.04% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 13.02%.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 14.33 and semi deviation of 10.98. The category average standard deviation is 15.08 and semi deviation is 11.51.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -21.99 and a maximum drawdown of -16.73. The category average VaR is -23.34 and the maximum drawdown is -18.57. The fund has a beta of 0.99 which shows that fund is less volatile than the benchmark.

Standard deviation measures the fund's return volatility and Semi deviation focuses on downside volatility. Value at Risk (VaR) is a measure of the risk of investments. Maximum Drawdown is the maximum loss from a peak to a trough of a portfolio. Beta measures the volatility of the fund compared to the benchmark. A beta of 1 indicates that the fund will move in line with the benchmark. A beta of more than 1 indicates that the fund will be more volatile than the benchmark and vice versa.


  • Very Good Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category

    • Investors beware: Mutual Fund investments are subject to market risks. Please read the scheme related documents carefully.

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 5.13 1.73
    2.06
    		-1.64 | 7.21 6 | 50 Very Good
    3M Return % 13.53 6.70
    10.04
    		1.11 | 26.35 13 | 50 Very Good
    6M Return % 3.55 -3.19
    0.76
    		-8.29 | 23.60 16 | 50 Good
    1Y Return % 13.25 0.03
    3.58
    		-7.17 | 25.51 5 | 41 Very Good
    3Y Return % 20.28 13.59
    16.00
    		5.56 | 40.93 3 | 23 Very Good
    5Y Return % 14.67 12.06
    13.01
    		7.38 | 18.55 6 | 15 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 14.06
    5.82
    		-9.54 | 29.56 10 | 39 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 14.90
    8.39
    		-1.69 | 29.79 2 | 22 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 15.67
    11.88
    		3.89 | 18.30 4 | 15 Very Good
    Standard Deviation 14.33
    15.08
    		12.56 | 17.98 11 | 23 Good
    Semi Deviation 10.98
    11.51
    		9.54 | 14.14 11 | 23 Good
    Max Drawdown % -16.73
    -18.57
    		-25.37 | -12.71 9 | 23 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -21.99
    -23.34
    		-32.34 | -16.03 10 | 23 Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.66
    -7.84
    		-11.12 | -5.66 1 | 23 Very Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.80
    0.53
    		0.08 | 0.98 4 | 23 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.67
    0.51
    		0.21 | 0.85 5 | 23 Very Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.37
    0.25
    		0.06 | 0.45 4 | 23 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 4.96
    1.34
    		-5.75 | 8.79 7 | 23 Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.42
    -0.45
    		-0.54 | -0.34 5 | 23 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 18.20
    13.97
    		7.02 | 21.00 4 | 23 Very Good
    Alpha % 5.99
    1.28
    		-5.39 | 10.56 3 | 23 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : June 15, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : March 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 5.21 1.73 2.11 -1.61 | 7.33 6 | 51 Very Good
    3M Return % 13.85 6.70 10.21 1.50 | 26.74 14 | 51 Good
    6M Return % 4.14 -3.19 1.21 -7.74 | 24.21 16 | 51 Good
    1Y Return % 14.51 0.03 4.69 -6.03 | 26.82 5 | 42 Very Good
    3Y Return % 21.68 13.59 17.31 6.86 | 42.51 3 | 23 Very Good
    5Y Return % 16.18 12.06 14.14 8.55 | 19.87 6 | 15 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 15.32 6.71 -8.44 | 30.36 10 | 40 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 16.19 9.62 -0.42 | 31.21 2 | 22 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 17.04 13.02 5.24 | 19.68 3 | 15 Very Good
    Standard Deviation 14.33 15.08 12.56 | 17.98 11 | 23 Good
    Semi Deviation 10.98 11.51 9.54 | 14.14 11 | 23 Good
    Max Drawdown % -16.73 -18.57 -25.37 | -12.71 9 | 23 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -21.99 -23.34 -32.34 | -16.03 10 | 23 Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.66 -7.84 -11.12 | -5.66 1 | 23 Very Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.80 0.53 0.08 | 0.98 4 | 23 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.67 0.51 0.21 | 0.85 5 | 23 Very Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.37 0.25 0.06 | 0.45 4 | 23 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 4.96 1.34 -5.75 | 8.79 7 | 23 Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.42 -0.45 -0.54 | -0.34 5 | 23 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 18.20 13.97 7.02 | 21.00 4 | 23 Very Good
    Alpha % 5.99 1.28 -5.39 | 10.56 3 | 23 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : June 15, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : March 30, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

    Disclaimer: Past performance may or may not be sustained in future and should not be used as a basis for comparison with other investments. Returns for periods above 1 year are annualised.


    Date Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund NAV Regular Growth Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund NAV Direct Growth
    15-06-2026 27.44 29.67
    12-06-2026 26.99 29.18
    11-06-2026 26.45 28.6
    10-06-2026 26.57 28.73
    09-06-2026 26.71 28.88
    08-06-2026 26.43 28.58
    05-06-2026 26.77 28.93
    04-06-2026 26.81 28.98
    03-06-2026 26.63 28.79
    02-06-2026 26.67 28.83
    01-06-2026 26.49 28.63
    29-05-2026 26.55 28.69
    27-05-2026 26.63 28.78
    26-05-2026 26.6 28.74
    25-05-2026 26.55 28.69
    22-05-2026 26.18 28.29
    21-05-2026 26.08 28.18
    20-05-2026 26.14 28.24
    19-05-2026 26.13 28.23
    18-05-2026 26.0 28.09
    15-05-2026 26.1 28.2

    Fund Launch Date: 19/Oct/2020
    Fund Category: Sectoral/ Thematic
    Investment Objective: The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide long term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities presented by special situations such as corporate restructuring, Government policy change and/or regulatory changes, companies going through temporary but unique challenges and other similar instances. The Scheme does not guarantee/indicate any returns. There can be no assurance that the schemes’ objectives will be achieved.
    Fund Description: An open-ended equity scheme following special situations theme
    Fund Benchmark: S&P BSE 500 TR Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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