Previously Known As : Kotak Esg Opportunities Fund
Kotak Esg Exclusionary Strategy Fund Datagrid
Category ESG
BMSMONEY Rank -
Rating
Growth Option 27-01-2026
NAV ₹17.2(R) +0.44% ₹18.67(D) +0.45%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 11.46% 13.88% 11.3% -% -%
Direct 13.05% 15.61% 13.09% -% -%
Nifty 100 ESG TRI 14.3% 15.93% 13.77% 15.31% 15.41%
SIP (XIRR) Regular 5.66% 9.56% 10.3% -% -%
Direct 7.18% 11.21% 12.02% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.61 0.29 0.48 -1.01% 0.08
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
11.68% -14.51% -17.37% 0.9 8.65%
Fund AUM As on: 30/12/2025 863 Cr

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NAV Date: 27-01-2026

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Regular Plan - Growth Option 17.2
0.0700
0.4400%
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Regular Plan - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option 17.2
0.0700
0.4300%
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan - Payout of Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal option 18.67
0.0800
0.4500%
Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund - Direct Plan - Growth Option 18.67
0.0800
0.4500%

Review Date: 27-01-2026

Beginning of Analysis

The 2 star rating shows a poor past performance of the Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund in ESG Fund. The Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has a Jensen Alpha of -1.01% which is lower than the category average of 0.1%. The Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.61 which is lower than the category average of 0.7, showing poor performance.
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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 -2.19%, -2.63 and 2.63 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -3.54%, -4.6% and -0.26% respectively.
  • Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has given a return of 13.05% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 100 ESG TRI return was 14.3%. The fund has given 1.25% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 15.61% 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 15.93%. The fund has given 0.32% less return than the benchmark return.
  • Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund has given a return of 13.09% in last five years and category average returns is 15.25% 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 13.77%. The fund has given 0.68% less return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 7.18% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 1.52%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 2nd in 6 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 11.21% in last three years and ranks 3rd in 6 funds. Aditya Birla Sun Life ESG Integration Strategy Fund has given the highest SIP return (12.67%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 12.02% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 12.63%.

Kotak ESG Exclusionary Strategy Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 11.68 and semi deviation of 8.65. The category average standard deviation is 12.82 and semi deviation is 9.43.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -14.51 and a maximum drawdown of -17.37. The category average VaR is -15.27 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

    SEBI Categorization


    KPIs* Fund Nifty 100 ESG TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -2.30 -2.03
    -3.61
    		-5.89 | -2.12 2 | 6 Very Good
    3M Return % -2.97 -1.25
    -4.88
    		-7.01 | -2.39 2 | 6 Very Good
    6M Return % 1.91 3.80
    -0.88
    		-4.38 | 2.68 2 | 6 Very Good
    1Y Return % 11.46 14.30
    5.50
    		-0.60 | 11.46 1 | 6 Very Good
    3Y Return % 13.88 15.93
    14.69
    		12.63 | 17.81 3 | 6 Good
    5Y Return % 11.30 13.77
    13.64
    		9.53 | 20.96 4 | 5 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 5.66
    0.28
    		-5.88 | 6.35 2 | 6 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 9.56
    8.59
    		5.63 | 11.44 3 | 6 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 10.30
    11.12
    		8.77 | 13.09 4 | 5 Good
    Standard Deviation 11.68
    12.82
    		11.68 | 16.47 1 | 6 Very Good
    Semi Deviation 8.65
    9.43
    		8.61 | 12.13 3 | 6 Good
    Max Drawdown % -17.37
    -18.02
    		-24.92 | -16.12 5 | 6 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -14.51
    -15.27
    		-20.22 | -10.31 2 | 6 Very Good
    Average Drawdown % -6.92
    -6.03
    		-8.03 | -4.27 5 | 6 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.61
    0.70
    		0.50 | 1.08 4 | 6 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.48
    0.54
    		0.41 | 0.74 5 | 6 Average
    Sortino Ratio 0.29
    0.35
    		0.25 | 0.56 4 | 6 Good
    Jensen Alpha % -1.01
    0.10
    		-3.86 | 5.26 4 | 6 Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.08
    0.10
    		0.07 | 0.15 4 | 6 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 14.03
    14.78
    		10.93 | 20.03 4 | 6 Good
    Alpha % -2.94
    -0.23
    		-2.94 | 4.89 6 | 6 Average
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 100 ESG TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % -2.19 -2.03 -3.54 -5.78 | -2.13 2 | 6 Very Good
    3M Return % -2.63 -1.25 -4.60 -6.72 | -2.18 2 | 6 Very Good
    6M Return % 2.63 3.80 -0.26 -3.71 | 3.21 2 | 6 Very Good
    1Y Return % 13.05 14.30 6.80 0.84 | 13.05 1 | 6 Very Good
    3Y Return % 15.61 15.93 16.19 14.25 | 19.23 4 | 6 Good
    5Y Return % 13.09 13.77 15.25 10.86 | 22.85 4 | 5 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 7.18 1.52 -4.56 | 7.36 2 | 6 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 11.21 10.03 7.28 | 12.67 3 | 6 Good
    5Y SIP Return % 12.02 12.63 9.93 | 14.50 4 | 5 Good
    Standard Deviation 11.68 12.82 11.68 | 16.47 1 | 6 Very Good
    Semi Deviation 8.65 9.43 8.61 | 12.13 3 | 6 Good
    Max Drawdown % -17.37 -18.02 -24.92 | -16.12 5 | 6 Average
    VaR 1 Y % -14.51 -15.27 -20.22 | -10.31 2 | 6 Very Good
    Average Drawdown % -6.92 -6.03 -8.03 | -4.27 5 | 6 Average
    Sharpe Ratio 0.61 0.70 0.50 | 1.08 4 | 6 Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.48 0.54 0.41 | 0.74 5 | 6 Average
    Sortino Ratio 0.29 0.35 0.25 | 0.56 4 | 6 Good
    Jensen Alpha % -1.01 0.10 -3.86 | 5.26 4 | 6 Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.08 0.10 0.07 | 0.15 4 | 6 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 14.03 14.78 10.93 | 20.03 4 | 6 Good
    Alpha % -2.94 -0.23 -2.94 | 4.89 6 | 6 Average
    Return data last Updated On : Jan. 27, 2026.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Dec. 31, 2025
    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
    27-01-2026 17.201 18.673
    23-01-2026 17.126 18.589
    22-01-2026 17.35 18.832
    21-01-2026 17.235 18.705
    20-01-2026 17.286 18.76
    19-01-2026 17.589 19.088
    16-01-2026 17.62 19.12
    14-01-2026 17.552 19.044
    13-01-2026 17.56 19.053
    12-01-2026 17.541 19.032
    09-01-2026 17.508 18.993
    08-01-2026 17.638 19.134
    07-01-2026 17.865 19.38
    06-01-2026 17.865 19.378
    05-01-2026 17.869 19.382
    02-01-2026 17.916 19.431
    01-01-2026 17.781 19.284
    31-12-2025 17.714 19.21
    30-12-2025 17.58 19.064
    29-12-2025 17.606 19.091

    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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