Category
III
Strategy
Long-only
Fund house
Smart Horizon Alternative Investment Trust

Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund

+26.30%

1-year return, after expenses and tax

Benchmark NIFTY Microcap 250 · data as of 31 Aug 2026

Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund, a Category III long-only AIF from Smart Horizon Alternative Investment Trust, returned 26.30% (after expenses and tax) in the year to 31 Aug 2026. It began on 4 Sep 2024.

Key numbers

AUM
—
Benchmark
NIFTY Microcap 250
Launched
4 Sep 2024
Min. investment
₹1 crore
Returns basis
After expenses and tax

Returns

Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund returns against the NIFTY Microcap 250
PeriodThis fundNIFTY Microcap 250
1 month+3.80%+5.40%
3 months+15.20%+12.30%
6 months+31.10%+24.60%
1 year+26.30%+15.40%
Since inception+20.50%+2.80%

After expenses and tax, as Smart Horizon Alternative Investment Trust reports them, to 31 Aug 2026. AIFs report returns on different bases, so compare like with like.

Fund details

Category
Category III
Strategy
Long-only
Market-cap style
Small cap
Asset type
Equity
Benchmark
NIFTY Microcap 250
Fund manager
Om Thakkar

Market-cap mix

  • Small cap97.43%
  • Cash2.57%

The five largest holdings are 37.91% of the portfolio.

Investment approach

The Fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing in assets that are expected to increase in value over the short to medium term, focus on generating income through investments in dividend-paying stocks, adopt risk management strategies to mitigate downside risk and preserve capital while seeking to achieve targeted return, may take advantage of short-term market inefficiencies or mispricing to generate alpha by tactical asset allocation, market timing, or event-driven investing, to capitalize on market opportunities as they arise.

The Fund aims to achieve capital appreciation by investing in assets that are expected to increase in value over the short to medium term, focus on generating income through investments in dividend-paying stocks, adopt risk management strategies to mitigate downside risk and preserve capital while seeking to achieve targeted return, may take advantage of short-term market inefficiencies or mispricing to generate alpha by tactical asset allocation, market timing, or event-driven investing, to capitalize on market opportunities as they arise.

About the fund manager

Mr Om Thakkar — Fund Manager

Om Thakkar is qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). He has a strong academic foundation in finance and accounting complemented by hands-on professional experience across corporate finance, auditing, taxation and capital markets and equity research. Post qualification, Om began his career with Wipro Technologies, where he worked in the pricing and finance function. Subsequently, Om joined a professional audit and advisory firm, where he gained wide-ranging experience in statutory audits, internal audits and taxation. He has worked across multiple industries including infrastructure, real estate, information technology and healthcare. Alongside his professional experience, Om has developed a strong focus on fundamental equity research and investing. He has also cleared NISM Series XIX-C: Alternative Investment Fund Managers further strengthening his understanding of fund management, alternative investment structures and regulatory requirements.

As the fund house describes it.

FAQs

What has Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund returned?

26.30% (1-year return) to 31 Aug 2026, after expenses and tax, as Smart Horizon Alternative Investment Trust reports it. 1 month: 3.80%; 3 months: 15.20%; 6 months: 31.10%; 1 year: 26.30%; Since inception: 20.50%.

What kind of AIF is Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund?

A Category III AIF following a long-only strategy, with a small cap style. Category III AIFs trade listed and unlisted securities and may use leverage and derivatives, including short positions.

What is the minimum investment in an AIF?

SEBI sets the minimum at ₹1 crore per investor (₹25 lakh for the fund’s own employees and directors). Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund’s stated minimum is ₹1 crore.

Who manages Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund?

Smart Horizon Alternative Investment Trust runs it; the fund manager is Om Thakkar.

How are AIF returns reported?

Each fund house reports its own returns on its own basis: Smart Horizon Opportunity Fund’s are after expenses and tax. Bases differ from fund to fund, so compare like with like.

For information only. Not investment advice or a research report. Past performance does not guarantee future returns. AIF investments carry higher minimums and risks; read the private placement memorandum.

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