Quant Mutual Fund remains tilted toward large caps; increases exposure in pvt sector banks and insurance companies
Quant Mutual Fund remains bullish on large caps, select private banks, and insurance. With strong liquidity, mid and smallcap exposure rising, supportive RBI policy, and a stable US dollar, the fund expects Indian equities to participate in the 2026 uptrend.
Quant Mutual Fund, in its monthly release, informed that its portfolio remains tilted towards large caps and it has recently increased exposure in select private sector banks and insurance companies.
The fund house also informed that the overall liquidity of the portfolio is good and select mid and smallcap exposure has been increased in most of the equity and hybrid schemes.
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Sandeep Tandon-led Quant Mutual Fund continues to remain constructive on large infrastructure, NBFCs, insurance, banks, hotels, pharmaceuticals, telecom, and select consumption themes.
Commenting on equities, the fund house remains constructive on Indian equities and expects the broader markets to participate in the uptrend as the frontline indices have been holding up.
The fund house has completed 30 years of existence and was earlier known as Escorts Mutual Fund, incorporated in 1995. As of 31 December 2025, the fund house has 10 million folios and thanked investors for their ongoing trust and partnership. “We are dedicated to helping you achieve your investment objectives, and we look forward to continuing to support your investment journey ahead,” Quant Mutual Fund said.
While mentioning the top performers of 2025 – gold and silver – the fund house said that the year 2025 belonged to precious metals as western central banks are losing the narrative of control with fiat money and central planning.
“Meanwhile, the DXY depreciated 9.4% in 2025, the CPI continues to persist above the Fed’s comfort level, and US government treasury auctions tell a tale of grave discomfort beyond yields of 4% plus, with the Fed having to turn to QE, euphemistically called ‘Reserve Management,’” the release said.
As the Indian rupee has been among the worst-performing currencies in 2025, the fund house expects it will soon reverse course, reverting from a long-term cycle of depreciation against the US dollar.
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