Edelweiss Discovery Fund – Series 1

Fund Philosophy: The “FAIR” Framework

The investment philosophy at Edelweiss AMC is centered on the FAIR framework, which ensures a balanced approach to stock selection without falling into the trap of “growth at any cost” or “value at all costs.”

• F – Foreseeable Earnings: The fund focuses on businesses with clear earnings visibility over the medium-to-long term. The philosophy prioritizes companies that have a predictable path to profitability and sustainable growth.

• A – Acceptable Price: While the fund seeks quality, it avoids overpaying. The philosophy emphasizes entering positions at a price that provides a “margin of safety,” ensuring that valuation re-rating acts as an additional tailwind for returns.

• I – Investment Style Agnostic: The fund does not strictly adhere to one style (Growth vs. Value). Instead, it remains agnostic, shifting between styles based on the market cycle to capture the best risk-adjusted opportunities.

• R – Robustness: This pillar focuses on management quality and capital efficiency. The fund picks businesses with high Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and clean corporate governance, ensuring the portfolio is resilient enough to withstand market volatility.

This framework is currently guiding their 2026 strategy, which leans toward a multi-factor approach—balancing sectors like healthcare and financials while maintaining low exposure to areas with lower earnings visibility.