Carnelian Contra Portfolio Strategy

Carnelian Contra Portfolio strategy is a long-only, multi-cap strategy with a ~60% large-cap bias, designed to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through a contrarian absolute return approach. The portfolio is sector-agnostic and focuses on tapping into opportunities like

  • Structural growth story with temporary dislocation
  • Businesses facing unfavourable cycle
  • Deep value stocks with strong dividends
  • Special situations such as demergers or acquisitions

Minimum investment: INR 50 lakhs

STRATEGY AT A GLANCE

Strategy
Contrarian approach
Inception
Inception
January 27, 2021
Market Cap
Multi-cap
Sectors
Agnsotic
Holdings
10-15
Benchmark
BSE 500 TRI
Investment Style
Quality growth at a reasonable price
Investment Horizon
Medium to Long Term

PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE

Performance as on 30th September, 2025

Particulars 1M 3M 6M 1Y 2Y 3Y 5Y Inception
Carnelian Contra Portfolio Strategy 2.9% -4.8% 4.7% -15.2% 25.9% 32.2% 28.1%
BSE 500 TRI 1.2% -3.2% 7.2% -5.5% 15.5% 16.1% 13.4%
Alpha over BSE 500 TRI 1.6% -1.5% -2.5% -9.6% 10.4% 16.1% 14.7%

Inception Date – 27th January 2022, Returns below 1 year are absolute and above 1 year is CAGR

* Changed from ‘Carnelian YnG Strategy’ w.e.f. Feb 5, 2025 to reflect evolved investment objective to include contra plays such as businesses facing temporary headwinds, deep value plays, special situation etc.

Disclaimer: Performance is calculated using the time-weighted rate of return method, net of all fees and expenses. Please note that individual client performance may vary. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance-related information provided herein has not been verified by SEBI. Unless otherwise stated, all returns and percentage changes are expressed in INR terms. Returns for periods of one year or less are presented as absolute returns, while returns for periods greater than one year are presented as CAGR.

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