Previously Known As : Kotak Esg Opportunities Fund
Kotak Esg Exclusionary Strategy Fund Datagrid
Category ESG
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 13-03-2026
NAV ₹15.8(R) -2.44% ₹17.18(D) -2.44%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 5.75% 11.77% 8.49% -% -%
Direct 7.26% 13.45% 10.22% -% -%
Nifty 100 ESG TRI 7.59% 14.44% 10.68% 12.93% 14.17%
SIP (XIRR) Regular -11.83% 2.67% 6.21% -% -%
Direct -10.52% 4.25% 7.9% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.75 0.36 0.53 -1.54% -0.47
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
11.28% -14.33% -17.37% 0.89 8.31%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 863 Cr

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NAV Date: 13-03-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 15.8
-0.3900
-2.4400%
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Regular Plan - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option 15.8
-0.4000
-2.4500%
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option 17.18
-0.4300
-2.4300%
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option 17.18
-0.4300
-2.4400%

Review Date: 13-03-2026

Beginning of Analysis

The Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has shown a poor past performence in ESG Fund. The Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has a Jensen Alpha of -1.54% which is lower than the category average of -2.37%, showing poor performance. The Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.75 which is higher than the category average of 0.68. Here the Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has shown very good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns.
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ESG Mutual Funds are ideal for investors seeking to align their investments with their values while aiming for long-term capital appreciation. These funds invest in companies that prioritize environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance, offering a unique combination of financial returns and positive impact. While they provide the potential for long-term growth and risk management, they may have a limited investment universe and higher costs. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon and a commitment to responsible investing before choosing ESG funds. Additionally, understanding ESG ratings and their methodologies is crucial for making informed investment decisions.

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Return Analysis

The Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its ESG Mutual Funds peers and the Nifty 100 ESG 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 ESG Mutual Funds category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of -10.55%, -10.47 and -7.89 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -9.27%, -11.6% and -9.58% respectively.
  • Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has given a return of 7.26% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 100 ESG TRI return was 7.59%. The fund has given 0.33% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 13.45% in last three years and rank 4th out of six funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 100 ESG TRI return was 14.44%. The fund has given 0.99% less return than the benchmark return.
  • Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has given a return of 10.22% in last five years and category average returns is 12.35% in same period. The fund ranked 4.0th out of five funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 100 ESG TRI return was 10.68%. The fund has given 0.46% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of -10.52% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is -13.74%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 3rd in 7 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 4.25% in last three years and ranks 3rd in 6 funds. ICICI Prudential ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has given the highest SIP return (5.6%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 7.9% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 8.88%.

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 11.28 and semi deviation of 8.31. The category average standard deviation is 12.8 and semi deviation is 9.4.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -14.33 and a maximum drawdown of -17.37. The category average VaR is -15.91 and the maximum drawdown is -18.02. The fund has a beta of 0.88 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 ESG Mutual Funds Category
  • Good Performance in ESG Mutual Funds Category
  • Poor Performance in ESG Mutual Funds Category
  • Very Poor Performance in ESG Mutual Funds Category

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

    Data Source: www.amfiindia.com

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 100 ESG TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -10.65 -9.14
    -9.37
    		-10.75 | -6.99 6 | 7 Average
    3M Return % -10.77 -10.32
    -11.88
    		-15.20 | -9.68 4 | 7 Good
    6M Return % -8.52 -7.01
    -10.15
    		-14.81 | -7.24 3 | 7 Good
    1Y Return % 5.75 7.59
    2.31
    		-4.23 | 5.97 3 | 7 Good
    3Y Return % 11.77 14.44
    12.63
    		9.43 | 15.50 4 | 6 Good
    5Y Return % 8.49 10.68
    10.80
    		7.09 | 18.18 4 | 5 Good
    1Y SIP Return % -11.83
    -14.91
    		-22.72 | -10.82 3 | 7 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 2.67
    2.12
    		-2.25 | 4.30 3 | 6 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 6.21
    7.40
    		5.13 | 9.70 4 | 5 Good
    Standard Deviation 11.28
    12.80
    		11.28 | 16.35 1 | 6 Very Good
    Semi Deviation 8.31
    9.40
    		8.28 | 12.21 2 | 6 Very Good
    Max Drawdown % -17.37
    -18.02
    		-24.92 | -16.12 5 | 6 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -14.33
    -15.91
    		-20.69 | -13.84 2 | 6 Very Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.54
    -5.30
    		-6.54 | -4.04 4 | 6 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.75
    0.68
    		0.45 | 0.92 2 | 6 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.53
    0.54
    		0.44 | 0.68 3 | 6 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.36
    0.34
    		0.22 | 0.47 2 | 6 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % -1.54
    -2.37
    		-5.42 | 0.84 2 | 6 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.47
    -0.43
    		-0.47 | -0.36 6 | 6 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 15.19
    14.37
    		11.37 | 17.38 2 | 6 Very Good
    Alpha % -3.19
    -2.09
    		-5.49 | 1.52 4 | 6 Good
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 2026
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 100 ESG TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -10.55 -9.14 -9.27 -10.61 | -6.88 6 | 7 Average
    3M Return % -10.47 -10.32 -11.60 -14.89 | -9.35 3 | 7 Good
    6M Return % -7.89 -7.01 -9.58 -14.26 | -6.77 3 | 7 Good
    1Y Return % 7.26 7.59 3.65 -2.88 | 7.58 2 | 7 Very Good
    3Y Return % 13.45 14.44 14.10 10.98 | 16.87 4 | 6 Good
    5Y Return % 10.22 10.68 12.35 8.35 | 20.03 4 | 5 Good
    1Y SIP Return % -10.52 -13.74 -21.59 | -9.57 3 | 7 Good
    3Y SIP Return % 4.25 3.50 -0.75 | 5.60 3 | 6 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 7.90 8.88 6.26 | 11.58 4 | 5 Good
    Standard Deviation 11.28 12.80 11.28 | 16.35 1 | 6 Very Good
    Semi Deviation 8.31 9.40 8.28 | 12.21 2 | 6 Very Good
    Max Drawdown % -17.37 -18.02 -24.92 | -16.12 5 | 6 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -14.33 -15.91 -20.69 | -13.84 2 | 6 Very Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.54 -5.30 -6.54 | -4.04 4 | 6 Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.75 0.68 0.45 | 0.92 2 | 6 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.53 0.54 0.44 | 0.68 3 | 6 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.36 0.34 0.22 | 0.47 2 | 6 Very Good
    Jensen Alpha % -1.54 -2.37 -5.42 | 0.84 2 | 6 Very Good
    Treynor Ratio -0.47 -0.43 -0.47 | -0.36 6 | 6 Average
    Modigliani Square Measure % 15.19 14.37 11.37 | 17.38 2 | 6 Very Good
    Alpha % -3.19 -2.09 -5.49 | 1.52 4 | 6 Good
    Return data last Updated On : March 13, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Feb. 27, 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 Esg Exclusionary Strategy Fund NAV Regular Growth Kotak Esg Exclusionary Strategy Fund NAV Direct Growth
    13-03-2026 15.797 17.179
    12-03-2026 16.192 17.608
    11-03-2026 16.313 17.74
    10-03-2026 16.57 18.018
    09-03-2026 16.392 17.824
    06-03-2026 16.728 18.186
    05-03-2026 16.952 18.43
    04-03-2026 16.803 18.267
    02-03-2026 17.093 18.581
    27-02-2026 17.348 18.856
    26-02-2026 17.553 19.077
    25-02-2026 17.533 19.055
    24-02-2026 17.448 18.962
    23-02-2026 17.685 19.219
    20-02-2026 17.583 19.106
    19-02-2026 17.536 19.054
    18-02-2026 17.809 19.35
    17-02-2026 17.772 19.309
    16-02-2026 17.742 19.276
    13-02-2026 17.68 19.206

    Fund Launch Date: 11/Dec/2020
    Fund Category: ESG
    Investment Objective: The scheme shall seek to generate capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of companies that follow Environmental, Social and Governanceparameters.
    Fund Description: An open-ended Equity Scheme following Environment, Social and Governance ESG theme
    Fund Benchmark: Nifty 100 ESG Index Total Return Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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