What is the ALCHEMY Select Stock Strategy and how has it performed?

ALCHEMY Select Stock is a Portfolio Management Service (PMS) strategy launched on 19 December 2008, benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI index. The strategy aims to benefit from the long-term compounding effect by investing in good businesses run by experienced management teams, with a primary focus on large-cap equity and equity-related instruments across the full market capitalisation spectrum. The strategy is managed by Hiren Ved, and reported a 6-month M2M return of 0.20% against a benchmark return of 6.3% as of 30 September, 2026. The minimum investment for this PMS strategy is ₹50 lakh as per SEBI regulations.

ALCHEMY Select Stock Strategy Details

Invest in companies across the market capitalization range, which have high growth potential and potential to deliver long-term capital appreciation. A slice of the capital allocated to a concentrated strategy makes eminent sense as the investors are already diversified, and a differentiated strategy can help generate differentiated returns.

Performance Summary

3 Months returns

Performance M2M -5.4%

Index Benchmark (BSE 500 TRI) 6.3%

Top 5 Sectors Weightage

Financials 32.7%
Industrials 22.1%
Consumer Disc. 15.7%
Health Care 9.5%
Consumer Staples 15.7%
others 4.3%

Know About Fund Managers

Hiren Ved,

Hiren Ved, an equity market veteran, serves as the director and CIO at Alchemy capital management where he has been leading the firm’s asset management business. With over 30 years of experience in the Indian equities Market. Hiren has developed a sustainable long-term investment philosophy based on fundamental research. He is known for his deep sector knowledge, bottom-up research skills and stock picking abilities. He holds a graduate degree in Accounting from Mumbai University and a post graduation in Management & Cost Accounting from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about ALCHEMY Select Stock

What is the benchmark and inception date of ALCHEMY Select Stock?

ALCHEMY Select Stock was launched on 19 December 2008 and is benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI index. The strategy is one of ALCHEMY longer-running PMS strategies, with over two decades of track record as a Portfolio Management Service.

Who manages the ALCHEMY Select Stock PMS strategy?

ALCHEMY Select Stock is managed by Hiren Ved, Hiren Ved, an equity market veteran, serves as the director and CIO at Alchemy capital management where he has been leading the firm’s asset management business. With over 30 years of experience in the Indian equities Market. Hiren has developed a sustainable long-term investment philosophy based on fundamental research. He is known for his deep sector knowledge, bottom-up research skills and stock picking abilities. He holds a graduate degree in Accounting from Mumbai University and a post graduation in Management & Cost Accounting from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India..

What sectors does ALCHEMY Select Stock invest in?

As of 30 September, 2026, the ALCHEMY Select Stock portfolio is allocated primarily across Financials (32.7%), Industrials (22.1%), Consumer Disc. (15.7%), Health Care (9.5%), and Consumer Staples (15.7%), with the remaining 4.3% across other sectors. The strategy primarily invests in large-cap equities but retains flexibility to invest across the full market capitalisation spectrum.

What is the minimum investment for ALCHEMY Select Stock PMS?

As per SEBI regulations, the minimum investment for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) in India is ₹50 lakh per investor. This threshold applies to all PMS strategies including ALCHEMY Select Stock. The minimum investment amount is subject to change based on SEBI regulatory notifications.

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What is the ALCHEMY Select Stock Strategy and how has it performed?