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About Fund Manager

Bharat Shah – Executive Director

Bharat Shah, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Bombay and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. He is a member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India With a tenure on the Board since 2008, he boasts more than 29 years of experience in investment management, having previously served at Birla Capital International AMC Limited and Asian Paints (India) Limited.

Sandip Bansal – Senior Portfolio Manager

Sandip Bansal, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience, brings a wealth of expertise in equity research and portfolio management. Prior to joining ASK in July 2021, he served as an Equity Fund Manager and Head of Investment Research at SBI Life Insurance, overseeing research across various asset classes. Sandip has also held positions at UBS Securities and Kotak Institutional Equities on the sell-side, and has worked as a business consultant at KPMG, along with banking experience at Citibank. He holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant, Company Secretary, and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.

Sumit Jain – Deputy CIO

Sumit Jain, serving as Deputy Chief Investment Officer, possesses more than 19 years of expertise in Indian equity markets. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian Entrepreneur strategy and presently oversees the Indian Entrepreneur Portfolio, which boasts an AUM exceeding USD 2.5 billion. Additionally, he has played a key role in developing proprietary valuation models at ASK. Sumit’s previous experience includes roles at ICICI Prudential Life Insurance and First Global Securities. He holds a post-graduate degree in Management from Mumbai University and joined ASK in October 2005.

Key Characteristics

Market-cap agnostic: The portfolio is indifferent to company size, allowing investment across all market capitalizations.

Stock/Sector Limits: Limits exposure to any single stock to 10% while permitting high sectoral exposure for optimal diversification.
Number of Stocks: Constructed with 15-30 businesses chosen through rigorous bottom-up analysis for a balanced yet focused approach.
Absolute Returns Focus: Aims for consistent absolute returns, targeting outperformance against the BSE 500-TRI benchmark.
Exit Load: Flexibility in portfolio management with no exit load, facilitating swift adjustments to market conditions.
Notable Progress:
The BSE 500-TRI index experienced varied progressions over the past years followed by notable jumps of 25% in 2014.The trend continued with increases of 13% in 2017, 12% in 2018, and 14% in 2019. Subsequent years saw growth rates of 8% in 2020, 19% in 2021, and 20% in 2022.

The FMCG sector witnessed a notable 11% CAGR over the last seven years, while achieving a steady 6% CAGR over nine years.
The Capital Expenditure is set to experience a significant uptick, with budgeted growth reaching 3.3% – 3.6% of GDP, marking the highest level in over a decade
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How ASK Lighthouse Portfolio stands unique?

Unlike other ASK Portfolios that prioritize long-term stability and compounding of earnings, the focus of this strategy lies in capturing the high growth phases of companies, even if it means enduring volatility in historical earnings. Investments are aimed at the improvement journey of Return on Capital Employed (RoCEs), which often coincide with periods of robust growth. However, this approach implies shorter investment durations as the portfolio swiftly transitions between themes to seize the most lucrative opportunities. Consequently, there may be higher levels of cash intermittently as the portfolio reallocates from one theme to another, potentially leading to relatively greater churn in the portfolio composition.

The ASK Lighthouse Portfolio: The Way to Transformative Growth

The Lighthouse Portfolio strategically targets transformative sectors: Infrastructure & Engineering, Energy, Defence Manufacturing, Railways, and Capital Goods. Focused on deep opportunities with lasting impact, it adapts swiftly to changing trends. With a mix of top-down and bottom-up approaches, it captures both macro and micro factors. Agile management ensures alignment with the broader investment philosophy. This selective approach maximizes potential gains while minimizing risks. Investing in these sectors leverages structural transformations for sustainable growth.

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