Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO Is Open Till 2 Nov: Minimum ₹5,000, Units at ₹10
Key Highlights
Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO open until 2 Nov 2026. Offer price ₹10, minimum investment ₹5,000. Allocation, benchmark, peer comparison.
Details as of: 1 November 2026
- until 2 Nov 2026 (opened 19 Oct 2026)
- Offer price: ₹10 per unit
- Minimum investment: ₹5,000
- Exit load: 1% on or before 30D, NIL after 30D
- : NIFTY Equity Savings – TRI
- At least 65% must be in Equity & Equity related instruments of which
The Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO is open until 2 November 2026. This Hybrid – Equity Savings fund opened on 19 October 2026. The scheme offers units at an offer price of ₹10. Investors can participate in the NFO with a minimum investment of ₹5,000.
Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO: key details
| Fund house | Samco Mutual Fund |
| Category | Hybrid – Equity Savings |
| Opens | 19 October 2026 |
| Closes | 2 November 2026 |
| Offer price | ₹10 per unit |
| Minimum investment | ₹5,000, then ₹500 in multiples of ₹1 |
| Monthly from ₹250 (12 instalments); Quarterly from ₹1,500 (4 instalments); Half-Yearly from ₹3,000 (2 instalments) | |
| Exit load | 1% on or before 30D, NIL after 30D |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Equity Savings – TRI |
| Fund managers | Umeshkumar Mehta, Nirali Bhansali, Vishal Shinde |
| Plans | Regular and Direct plans, with Growth option |
What the scheme says it will invest in
The scheme states its objective as follows.
The investment objective of the Scheme is to generate long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio predominantly consisting of equity & equity related instruments, arbitrage opportunities, and fixed income instruments (including debt and money market instruments).
| Where the money goes | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Equity & Equity related instruments of which | 65% | 90% |
| a. Hedged – Equity & Equity Derivatives | 25% | 80% |
| b. Unhedged –Net Equity & Equity Derivatives | 10% | 40% |
| Debt & Money Market Instruments (including derivatives) | 10% | 35% |
| Traded Commodity Derivatives | 0% | 10% |
| Units issued by InvITs | 0% | 10% |
The scheme mandates a minimum allocation of 65% to equity and equity-related instruments. Within this, the fund may hold between 25% and 80% in hedged equity and equity derivatives. Additionally, the portfolio allows for an allocation of 10% to 35% in debt and money market instruments.
How it compares with existing funds
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Funds in the category | 25 |
| Average 1-year return (24 funds) | 1.79% |
| Average 3-year return, a year (21 funds) | 8.43% |
| Highest 1-year return: Quant Equity Savings Fund | 6.30% |
| Average expense ratio of Direct plans (25 funds) | 1.27% (range 0.60%–2.10%) |
| Fund | NFO period | Assets (₹ crore) | now (Direct Growth) | Change on offer price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edelweiss Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund | 18 March 2026 – 1 April 2026 | 47 | ₹10.29 (29 October 2026) | 2.91% |
Existing funds in the category reported an average 1-year return of 1.79% and an average 3-year return of 8.43% a year. The average expense ratio for these 25 funds is 1.27%. The earlier Edelweiss Nifty LargeMidcap250 Plus 8-13 yr G-Sec 70:30 Index Fund holds assets of ₹47 crore with a current NAV of ₹10.29.
Fund managers
| Name | Role | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Umeshkumar Mehta | Chief Investment Officer | 20 Years |
| Nirali Bhansali | – Equity | 5 Years |
| Vishal Shinde | Fund Manager | 12 Years |
Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO: FAQs
When does the Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO open and close?
The NFO opens on 19 Oct 2026 and closes on 2 Nov 2026.
What is the minimum investment in the Samco Equity Savings Fund NFO?
The minimum investment is ₹5,000. Further amounts are ₹500 in multiples of ₹1. SIPs: Monthly from ₹250 (12 instalments); Quarterly from ₹1,500 (4 instalments); Half-Yearly from ₹3,000 (2 instalments).
What is the exit load of the Samco Equity Savings Fund?
The scheme states its exit load as: 1% on or before 30D, NIL after 30D
Who manages the Samco Equity Savings Fund?
The fund is managed by Umeshkumar Mehta, Nirali Bhansali, Vishal Shinde.
Which plans does the Samco Equity Savings Fund have?
Regular and Direct plans, with Growth option.
What does the NFO offer price mean?
The offer price is the price per unit at which units are allotted during the NFO, here ₹10. It is not a measure of value, and the fund has no track record to judge until it has run for some time.
What is the benchmark of the Samco Equity Savings Fund?
The scheme’s benchmark is the NIFTY Equity Savings – TRI.
Scheme terms from the offer documents; fund data: Accord Fintech. Calculations: ThePip. For information only; not investment advice.