Previously Known As : Kotak India Eq Contra Fund
Kotak Contra Fund Datagrid
Category Contra Fund
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 28-04-2026
NAV ₹148.98(R) -0.49% ₹177.43(D) -0.49%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.65% 18.73% 16.27% 15.87% 16.17%
Direct 7.01% 20.29% 17.84% 17.45% 17.8%
Nifty 500 TRI 3.99% 15.46% 13.85% 14.16% 14.46%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -0.21% 6.96% 13.45% 16.54% 15.82%
Direct 1.07% 8.39% 15.02% 18.17% 17.4%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.66 0.3 0.58 3.01% -0.41
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
15.28% -21.23% -18.47% 1.03 11.79%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 4954 Cr

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NAV Date: 28-04-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option 51.35
-0.2600
-0.4900%
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option- Direct 63.14
-0.3100
-0.4900%
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Growth 148.98
-0.7400
-0.4900%
Kotak India EQ Contra Fund - Growth - Direct 177.43
-0.8800
-0.4900%

Review Date: 28-04-2026

Beginning of Analysis

The Kotak Contra Fund has shown an excellent past performence in Contra Fund. The Kotak Contra Fund has a Jensen Alpha of 3.01% which is higher than the category average of 2.28%. Here the Kotak Contra Fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The Kotak Contra Fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.66 which is higher than the category average of 0.62. Here the Kotak Contra Fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns.
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Contra Mutual Funds are ideal for aggressive investors seeking higher returns by capitalizing on undervalued or out-of-favor stocks. These funds follow a contrarian investment strategy, which involves higher risk but also the potential for significant rewards if the strategy succeeds. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon and a high risk tolerance to invest in these funds. Additionally, the success of these funds depends heavily on the fund manager's skill in identifying undervalued stocks and timing the market correctly. Investors should carefully assess their risk appetite and financial goals before investing in Contra Funds.

Kotak Contra Fund Return Analysis

The Kotak Contra Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its Contra 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 Contra Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of 9.42%, -2.23 and -3.76 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was 9.04%, -3.09% and -5.05% respectively.
  • Kotak Contra Fund has given a return of 7.01% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 3.99%. The fund has given 3.02% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 20.29% in last three years and rank 1st out of three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.46%. The fund has given 4.83% more return than the benchmark return.
  • Kotak Contra Fund has given a return of 17.84% in last five years and category average returns is 18.14% in same period. The fund ranked 2.0nd out of three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 13.85%. The fund has given 3.99% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 17.8% in last ten years and ranked 1.0st out of three funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 14.46%. The fund has given 3.34% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 1.07% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is -2.15%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 1st in 3 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 8.39% in last three years and ranks 1st in 3 funds. The fund has given the highest SIP return in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 15.02% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 14.05%.

Kotak Contra Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 15.28 and semi deviation of 11.79. The category average standard deviation is 14.93 and semi deviation is 11.53.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -21.23 and a maximum drawdown of -18.47. The category average VaR is -21.62 and the maximum drawdown is -17.23. 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 Contra Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Contra Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Contra Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Contra 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 % 9.31 10.92
    8.96
    		7.54 | 10.01 2 | 3 Good
    3M Return % -2.54 -1.25
    -3.34
    		-4.05 | -2.54 1 | 3 Very Good
    6M Return % -4.36 -4.18
    -5.55
    		-7.34 | -4.36 1 | 3 Very Good
    1Y Return % 5.65 3.99
    2.13
    		-0.29 | 5.65 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y Return % 18.73 15.46
    17.67
    		16.53 | 18.73 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y Return % 16.27 13.85
    16.83
    		15.05 | 19.16 2 | 3 Good
    7Y Return % 15.87 14.16
    16.57
    		15.10 | 18.76 2 | 3 Good
    10Y Return % 16.17 14.46
    15.88
    		15.45 | 16.17 1 | 3 Very Good
    15Y Return % 13.98 12.41
    14.02
    		13.39 | 14.70 2 | 3 Good
    1Y SIP Return % -0.21
    -3.18
    		-5.83 | -0.21 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 6.96
    5.48
    		4.27 | 6.96 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 13.45
    12.73
    		11.61 | 13.45 1 | 3 Very Good
    7Y SIP Return % 16.54
    17.05
    		15.03 | 19.58 2 | 3 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 15.82
    15.96
    		14.67 | 17.41 2 | 3 Good
    15Y SIP Return % 15.07
    15.42
    		15.07 | 15.61 3 | 3 Average
    Standard Deviation 15.28
    14.93
    		14.12 | 15.40 2 | 3 Good
    Semi Deviation 11.79
    11.53
    		10.76 | 12.05 2 | 3 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.47
    -17.23
    		-18.47 | -15.33 3 | 3 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -21.23
    -21.62
    		-23.16 | -20.48 2 | 3 Good
    Average Drawdown % -8.56
    -8.46
    		-10.72 | -6.11 2 | 3 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.66
    0.62
    		0.58 | 0.66 1 | 3 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.58
    0.57
    		0.54 | 0.60 2 | 3 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.30
    0.28
    		0.26 | 0.30 1 | 3 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 3.01
    2.28
    		1.75 | 3.01 1 | 3 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.41
    -0.42
    		-0.43 | -0.41 1 | 3 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 16.00
    15.39
    		14.71 | 16.00 1 | 3 Very Good
    Alpha % 3.39
    3.19
    		2.34 | 3.85 2 | 3 Good
    Return data last Updated On : April 28, 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 % 9.42 10.92 9.04 7.61 | 10.11 2 | 3 Good
    3M Return % -2.23 -1.25 -3.09 -3.87 | -2.23 1 | 3 Very Good
    6M Return % -3.76 -4.18 -5.05 -6.83 | -3.76 1 | 3 Very Good
    1Y Return % 7.01 3.99 3.22 0.82 | 7.01 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y Return % 20.29 15.46 18.99 17.58 | 20.29 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y Return % 17.84 13.85 18.14 16.41 | 20.18 2 | 3 Good
    7Y Return % 17.45 14.16 17.86 16.45 | 19.68 2 | 3 Good
    10Y Return % 17.80 14.46 17.21 16.88 | 17.80 1 | 3 Very Good
    1Y SIP Return % 1.07 -2.15 -4.78 | 1.07 1 | 3 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 8.39 6.68 5.20 | 8.39 1 | 3 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 15.02 14.05 12.94 | 15.02 1 | 3 Very Good
    7Y SIP Return % 18.17 18.42 16.44 | 20.64 2 | 3 Good
    10Y SIP Return % 17.40 17.27 16.07 | 18.33 2 | 3 Good
    Standard Deviation 15.28 14.93 14.12 | 15.40 2 | 3 Good
    Semi Deviation 11.79 11.53 10.76 | 12.05 2 | 3 Good
    Max Drawdown % -18.47 -17.23 -18.47 | -15.33 3 | 3 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -21.23 -21.62 -23.16 | -20.48 2 | 3 Good
    Average Drawdown % -8.56 -8.46 -10.72 | -6.11 2 | 3 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.66 0.62 0.58 | 0.66 1 | 3 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.58 0.57 0.54 | 0.60 2 | 3 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.30 0.28 0.26 | 0.30 1 | 3 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % 3.01 2.28 1.75 | 3.01 1 | 3 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.41 -0.42 -0.43 | -0.41 1 | 3 Very Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 16.00 15.39 14.71 | 16.00 1 | 3 Very Good
    Alpha % 3.39 3.19 2.34 | 3.85 2 | 3 Good
    Return data last Updated On : April 28, 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 Kotak Contra Fund NAV Regular Growth Kotak Contra Fund NAV Direct Growth
    28-04-2026 148.975 177.433
    27-04-2026 149.716 178.309
    24-04-2026 148.401 176.726
    23-04-2026 149.582 178.126
    22-04-2026 150.932 179.727
    21-04-2026 150.99 179.79
    20-04-2026 149.797 178.363
    17-04-2026 149.457 177.94
    16-04-2026 148.17 176.402
    15-04-2026 148.16 176.383
    13-04-2026 145.955 173.746
    10-04-2026 147.08 175.067
    09-04-2026 145.115 172.723
    08-04-2026 146.114 173.905
    07-04-2026 140.751 167.517
    06-04-2026 140.041 166.666
    02-04-2026 138.375 164.66
    01-04-2026 138.403 164.687
    30-03-2026 136.289 162.16

    Fund Launch Date: 02/Jun/2005
    Fund Category: Contra Fund
    Investment Objective: The investment objective of the scheme is to generate capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of equity and equity related instruments. However, there is no assurance that the objective of the scheme will be realized
    Fund Description: An open-ended equity scheme following contrarian investment strategy
    Fund Benchmark: NIFTY 100 Total Return Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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