ICICI Prudential PMS – ACE Strategy

KEY PORTFOLIO ATTRIBUTES #

Year of Inception 2004-01-28
Number of Stocks 30
Alpha (1Y) -3.95%
Beta (1Y) 0.96

About ICICI Prudential PMS – ACE Strategy

ICICI Prudential PMS – ACE Strategy is a high-conviction, research-driven portfolio management service focused on identifying high-growth businesses in India. The strategy is designed for long-term investors who seek capital appreciation by investing in companies with strong earnings potential, sustainable moats, and prudent capital allocation.
ACE strategy combines a fundamentally driven approach with deep market understanding, making it ideal for HNIs and family offices looking for professional PMS-backed equity exposure aligned with India’s growth story.

Key People

Anand Shah CIO (PMS & AIF)
Chockalingam Narayanan
Chockalingam Narayanan Senior Fund Manager

Investment Objective

The objective of the ACE Strategy is to generate superior long-term returns by investing in businesses that demonstrate:

• Above-industry revenue growth

• Improving return on equity (ROE)

• Scalable and differentiated business models

• Strong balance sheets and agile leadership

The ACE strategy seeks to create alpha through disciplined stock selection, value-conscious entry points, and capital allocation prudence.

Investment Strategy

The ACE Strategy blends top-down sector views with bottom-up stock selection. The core investment pillars include:

• Business: Companies with strong industry positioning and growth potential

• Management: Agile, competent, and capital-efficient leadership

• Valuation: Reasonable valuations aligned with fundamentals and growth

This BMV (Business–Management–Valuation) framework ensures that each stock in the portfolio meets stringent quality and return expectations.

Investment Framework

The ACE Strategy filters stocks through:

• Revenue growth > industry average

• Innovation and challenger brands

• Sustainable competitive advantage

• Strong ROE and prudent capital use

• Agile and efficient leadership teams

• Robust balance sheets and free cash flows

Performance Table #


Trailing Returns (%) 1m return 3m return 6m return 1y return 2y return 3y return 5y return 10y return Since inception return
ICICI Prudential PMS Value Strategy3.59%14.75%-1.41%2.56%32.34%31.89%31.13%15.45%13.18%
BSE 500 TRI3.54%14.65%0.62%8.54%20.90%18.16%25.12%13.94%12.96%

QRC Report Card *




VIEW DETAILED QUALITY, RISK, CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS

Portfolio Holdings


Holding %

Sector Allocation


Holding %

Market Cap Allocation


Allocations %
Large Cap 50.37
Mid Cap 14.36
Small Cap 30.61
Cash 4.66

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Disclaimer

#Returns as of 31 May 2025. Returns up to 1 Year are absolute, above 1 Year are CAGR.

*QRC Report Card data is updated quarterly. Current data is as of Apr 25.


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