3 Worst-Performing Quant Mutual Funds in the Last Year: Quant PSU Fund Declines Over 17%

3 mutual fund schemes from the Quant Mutual Fund have delivered severe negative returns over the past year. Once known for delivering handsome returns, these 3 mutual fund schemes are among the worst-performing mutual funds in the last year in the equity segment. 

Quant PSU Fund Worst Performer with -17.26% Return

Quant PSU Fund-Reg(G) delivered the worst performance at -17.26% over the past year with ₹635.1 crore AUM.  The objective of Quant PSU Fund is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equity and equity-related securities of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). NAV of Quant PSU Fund is below ₹10 at ₹9.91 as of August 7, 2025. 

Manufacturing Fund Records -16.80% Return

Quant Manufacturing Fund-Reg(G) ranks 2nd worst with -16.80% return. The primary objective of Quant Manufacturing Fund is to generate long-term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity-related instruments of companies that follow the manufacturing theme. NAV of Quant Manufacturing Fund is ₹13.99 as of August 7, 2025. 

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Consumption Fund Records -14.26% Loss

Quant Consumption Fund-Reg(G) recorded -14.26% return over the last 1 year. The primary investment objective of Quant Consumption Fund is to generate capital appreciation & provide long-term growth opportunities by investing in a portfolio of consumption-driven companies. NAV of this Quant Consumption Fund is below ₹10 at ₹9.85 as of August 7, 2025.

Conclusion

The 3 worst performing Quant mutual funds with Quant PSU Fund at -17.26%, Manufacturing Fund at -16.80%, and Consumption Fund at -14.26% demonstrate concentrated sectoral investing risks.

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