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Kotak PMS

PMS Rating

IME PMS Rating

3 of 5 stars

Not a top recommendation due to being an MF-driven PMS: Within MF-driven PMS houses, Kotak PMS is one of the better-run PMS platforms. This is primarily driven by a relatively stable investment team and a more differentiated & defined investment style (relative to other AMC PMSs, but not pure-play investor-promoted PMS funds), which combined with the benefits of being a part of a larger financial conglomerate make it a reasonable choice for PMS investments.

The PMS/AIF AMC Rating is derived on the basis of our analysis on 5 key qualitative parameters that we use to analyse the quality of a PMS/AIF Provider. These include an assessment of the size of the AMC, the pedigree of the AMC, the pedigree of the team, the value of the investment philosophy & the level of differentiation. These insights of our central research team are documented in the IME RMS, and can be accessed during a consultation call with an IME PMS specialist.

PMS Background

Discretionary AUM (803cr) | Promoter Category ()

PMS Background

As part of one of the most respected financial brands in India, Kotak PMS benefits from the substantial research, broker & corporate access and distribution strengths that come along with being a part of a financial conglomerate (a leading bank, broker, wealth managers and mutual fund). It is one of the oldest PMS houses in India and enjoy’s a top-10 ranking in the Indian PMS industry.

PMS Investment Philosophy

Kotak PMS follows a value investing style (i.e. buying stocks at a significant discount to their underlying value). The aim is to invest in well-managed and high-quality companies, that may be currently out of market favor, but with identified triggers that can act as catalysts to unlock value.

Investment Parameters 

Invest under the following parameters:

  • Management Quality – Assess management Quality by analysing 3 parameters–> Operations Management, Capital Allocation
  • Growing Market Opportunity – They believe it is difficult for a business to grow if market is not growing and may lead to a turf war. 
  • Returns on Invested Capital- Gauge competitive strength of a company. Usually, high returns on invested capital should attract competitors. 
  • Strong Financials and Earnings Growth- Look for businesses that have ability to resist changes in the economy. Reason why they look for businesses with low leverage. 
  • Fair Valuations- Seek for mispriced opportunities in order to take advantage of risk-reward. 

Inv Team

Investment Team

PMS/AIF Schemes

PMS & Listed Equity AIF Schemes

Scheme Category Style 1 yr 3 yr 5 yr Since Inc
Kotak Investment Approach Series II Special Opportunities Value 38.6 18.8 25.2 13.4
Kotak Focus Investment I Special Opportunities Value 38.1 19 23.1 16.1
Kotak Small & Midcap Equity Mid & Smallcap GARP 40.1 19.3 26.9 18.8
Kotak Pharma & Healthcare Healthcare Sectoral 47 15.5 27.5 15.6

Returns as of 30-Sep-24.

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