Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Datagrid
Category Sectoral/ Thematic
BMSMONEY Rank 5
Rating
Growth Option 12-12-2025
NAV ₹26.45(R) +0.8% ₹28.44(D) +0.82%
Returns 1Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y
Lumpsum Regular 8.09% 18.61% 18.25% -% -%
Direct 9.26% 20.0% 19.89% -% -%
Nifty 500 TRI 3.05% 15.53% 17.36% 16.03% 15.17%
SIP (XIRR) Regular 21.52% 19.57% 17.43% -% -%
Direct 22.84% 20.94% 18.88% -% -%
Ratio Sharpe Ratio Sortino Ratio Sterling Ratio Jensen's Alpha Treynor Ratio
0.9 0.44 0.69 2.57% 0.12
Risk STD. Dev VaR 1Y95% Max DD Beta Semi Devi.
13.54% -15.78% -16.73% 1.02 9.98%
Fund AUM As on: 30/06/2025 763 Cr
Top Sectoral/ Thematic
Fund Name Rank Rating
Icici Prudential India Opportunities Fund 1
ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund 2
Franklin India Opportunities Fund 3
Icici Prudential Exports And Services Fund 4
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund 5

NAV Date: 12-12-2025

Scheme Name NAV Rupee Change Percent Change
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Regular - IDCW 21.89
0.1800
0.8300%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Direct - IDCW 23.54
0.1900
0.8100%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Regular Plan-Growth 26.45
0.2100
0.8000%
Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund-Direct-Growth 28.44
0.2300
0.8200%

Review Date: 12-12-2025

Beginning of Analysis

Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund is the 7th ranked fund in the Sectoral/ Thematic Fund category. The category has total 22 funds. The 4 star rating shows a very good past performance of the Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund. The fund has a Jensen Alpha of 2.57% which is higher than the category average of 1.72%. Here the fund has shown good performance in terms of risk adjusted returns. The fund has a Sharpe Ratio of 0.9 which is higher than the category average of 0.77.
The past performance of the fund may or may not be sustained in the future. The review is not investment advice nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell funds. The ranking is based on proprietary methodology developed by bmsmoney. The methodology is based on the past performance of the funds and does not guarantee future performance.
Sectoral/Thematic Mutual Funds are ideal for aggressive investors seeking high returns by investing in a specific sector or theme. These funds offer targeted exposure to sectors like banking, technology, or themes like infrastructure and ESG, allowing investors to capitalize on the growth potential of these segments. However, they carry higher risks due to their concentrated exposure and are heavily dependent on the performance of the chosen sector or theme. Investors should have a long-term investment horizon, a high risk tolerance, and a good understanding of the sector or theme before investing in these funds. Additionally, timing the market and monitoring sectoral trends are crucial for success.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Return Analysis

The Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has delivered a mixed performance across various time horizons, showcasing both strengths and challenges when compared to its Sectoral/ Thematic Fund peers and the Nifty 500 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 Sectoral/ Thematic Fund category and its ability to outperform or underperform the benchmark and category averages.

  • The fund has given a return of 0.53%, 4.79 and 9.98 in last one, three and six months respectively. In the same period the category average return was -1.04%, 0.85% and 3.03% respectively.
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has given a return of 9.26% in last one year. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 3.05%. The fund has given 6.21% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a return of 20.0% in last three years and rank 5th out of 22 funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 15.53%. The fund has given 4.47% more return than the benchmark return.
  • Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund has given a return of 19.89% in last five years and category average returns is 19.69% in same period. The fund ranked 6th out of 14 funds in the category. In the same period the Nifty 500 TRI return was 17.36%. The fund has given 2.53% more return than the benchmark return.
  • The fund has given a SIP return of 22.84% in last one year whereas category average SIP return is 8.85%. The fund one year return rank in the category is 2nd in 30 funds
  • The fund has SIP return of 20.94% in last three years and ranks 3rd in 22 funds. Franklin India Opportunities Fund has given the highest SIP return (24.0%) in the category in last three years.
  • The fund has SIP return of 18.88% in last five years whereas category average SIP return is 16.43%.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund Risk Analysis

  • The fund has a standard deviation of 13.54 and semi deviation of 9.98. The category average standard deviation is 13.52 and semi deviation is 9.81.
  • The fund has a Value at Risk (VaR) of -15.78 and a maximum drawdown of -16.73. The category average VaR is -17.27 and the maximum drawdown is -18.01. The fund has a beta of 0.99 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 Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category
  • Good Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category
  • Poor Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund Category
  • Very Poor Performance in Sectoral/ Thematic Fund 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 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.42 -0.45
    -1.13
    		-8.10 | 1.17 5 | 31 Very Good
    3M Return % 4.50 2.44
    0.54
    		-6.60 | 4.55 2 | 27 Very Good
    6M Return % 9.39 3.56
    2.42
    		-8.92 | 16.51 2 | 31 Very Good
    1Y Return % 8.09 3.05
    -0.36
    		-17.61 | 14.11 4 | 30 Very Good
    3Y Return % 18.61 15.53
    16.51
    		10.98 | 27.66 6 | 22 Very Good
    5Y Return % 18.25 17.36
    18.53
    		13.42 | 26.68 7 | 14 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 21.52
    7.59
    		-14.90 | 30.90 2 | 30 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 19.57
    13.86
    		7.53 | 22.42 3 | 22 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 17.43
    15.27
    		9.78 | 22.97 5 | 14 Good
    Standard Deviation 13.54
    13.52
    		11.16 | 17.23 13 | 22 Average
    Semi Deviation 9.98
    9.81
    		7.96 | 13.27 13 | 22 Average
    Max Drawdown % -16.73
    -18.01
    		-24.21 | -12.71 9 | 22 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -15.78
    -17.27
    		-26.24 | -9.89 7 | 22 Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.43
    -6.98
    		-10.01 | -4.27 5 | 22 Very Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.90
    0.77
    		0.34 | 1.38 5 | 22 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.69
    0.60
    		0.33 | 1.02 7 | 22 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.44
    0.39
    		0.16 | 0.74 7 | 22 Good
    Jensen Alpha % 2.57
    1.73
    		-3.94 | 11.85 9 | 22 Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.12
    0.11
    		0.05 | 0.20 9 | 22 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 17.86
    16.20
    		10.33 | 25.30 7 | 22 Good
    Alpha % 4.06
    1.24
    		-4.38 | 13.86 4 | 22 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : Dec. 12, 2025.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Nov. 28, 2025
    KPIs: Key Performance Indicators

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    KPIs* Fund Nifty 500 TRI Cat. Avg Min | Max Rank (In Cat.) Performance
    1M Return % 0.53 -0.45 -1.04 -8.03 | 1.22 5 | 31 Very Good
    3M Return % 4.79 2.44 0.85 -6.36 | 4.79 1 | 27 Very Good
    6M Return % 9.98 3.56 3.03 -8.41 | 17.12 2 | 31 Very Good
    1Y Return % 9.26 3.05 0.79 -16.55 | 15.36 4 | 30 Very Good
    3Y Return % 20.00 15.53 17.83 12.36 | 29.12 5 | 22 Very Good
    5Y Return % 19.89 17.36 19.69 14.58 | 28.15 6 | 14 Good
    1Y SIP Return % 22.84 8.85 -13.82 | 32.28 2 | 30 Very Good
    3Y SIP Return % 20.94 15.17 8.91 | 24.00 3 | 22 Very Good
    5Y SIP Return % 18.88 16.43 11.18 | 24.31 5 | 14 Good
    Standard Deviation 13.54 13.52 11.16 | 17.23 13 | 22 Average
    Semi Deviation 9.98 9.81 7.96 | 13.27 13 | 22 Average
    Max Drawdown % -16.73 -18.01 -24.21 | -12.71 9 | 22 Good
    VaR 1 Y % -15.78 -17.27 -26.24 | -9.89 7 | 22 Good
    Average Drawdown % -5.43 -6.98 -10.01 | -4.27 5 | 22 Very Good
    Sharpe Ratio 0.90 0.77 0.34 | 1.38 5 | 22 Very Good
    Sterling Ratio 0.69 0.60 0.33 | 1.02 7 | 22 Good
    Sortino Ratio 0.44 0.39 0.16 | 0.74 7 | 22 Good
    Jensen Alpha % 2.57 1.73 -3.94 | 11.85 9 | 22 Good
    Treynor Ratio 0.12 0.11 0.05 | 0.20 9 | 22 Good
    Modigliani Square Measure % 17.86 16.20 10.33 | 25.30 7 | 22 Good
    Alpha % 4.06 1.24 -4.38 | 13.86 4 | 22 Very Good
    Return data last Updated On : Dec. 12, 2025.
    Other parameters, fund ranking, non return related analysis are updated after every month end. Last Updated On : Nov. 28, 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 Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund NAV Regular Growth Aditya Birla Sun Life Special Opportunities Fund NAV Direct Growth
    12-12-2025 26.45 28.44
    11-12-2025 26.24 28.21
    10-12-2025 26.12 28.07
    09-12-2025 26.25 28.22
    08-12-2025 26.21 28.17
    05-12-2025 26.53 28.52
    04-12-2025 26.43 28.41
    03-12-2025 26.49 28.47
    02-12-2025 26.58 28.57
    01-12-2025 26.6 28.58
    28-11-2025 26.59 28.58
    27-11-2025 26.66 28.64
    26-11-2025 26.72 28.71
    25-11-2025 26.5 28.47
    24-11-2025 26.39 28.35
    21-11-2025 26.54 28.51
    20-11-2025 26.72 28.71
    19-11-2025 26.78 28.77
    18-11-2025 26.82 28.81
    17-11-2025 26.76 28.74
    14-11-2025 26.43 28.39
    13-11-2025 26.44 28.4
    12-11-2025 26.34 28.29

    Fund Launch Date: 19/Oct/2020
    Fund Category: Sectoral/ Thematic
    Investment Objective: The investment objective of the Scheme is to provide long term capital appreciation by investing in opportunities presented by special situations such as corporate restructuring, Government policy change and/or regulatory changes, companies going through temporary but unique challenges and other similar instances. The Scheme does not guarantee/indicate any returns. There can be no assurance that the schemes’ objectives will be achieved.
    Fund Description: An open-ended equity scheme following special situations theme
    Fund Benchmark: S&P BSE 500 TR Index
    Source: Fund FactSheet

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