Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan
Value Research Rating
Our Opinion
Riskometer
Very High
₹47.5113 0.12%
As on 18-May-2026
Returns
Risk
This fund has Very High risk.
As per SEBI's Riskometer.
Portfolio of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan
Asset Allocation
Split between different types of investments
Market Cap Weightage
Split between categories of Equity investments
We have shifted from our proprietary CapRank classification system to SEBI’s market cap classification system with effect from 14 Jan, 2026.
Peer Comparison
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Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan
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Very High
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3.50 |
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Very High
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1.12 |
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Very High
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0.88 |
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Very High
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1.31 |
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Very High
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0.19 |
Other details of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan
Assets
₹521 Cr
Exit Load (Days)
1.00 (365)
Min. Investment (₹)
5,000
Min. Withdrawal (₹)
1,000
Min. SIP Investment (₹)
500
Min. No of Cheques
12
About Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan
Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan is a equity mutual fund scheme of Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund. Launched on January 01, 2013, it is currently managed by Sandeep Manam and Shyam Sundar Sriram. The fund has an expense ratio of 3.50% with an overall AUM (Assets Under Management) of ₹521 Cr.
Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan invests mainly in the shares of foreign companies listed outside India. The fund allows minimum lumpsum investment of ₹1,000 and minimum SIP of ₹500.
Investment Strategy
The scheme aims to provide medium to long term capital appreciation through investment in Asian companies/sectors, excluding Japan.
Suitability
International funds are suitable for investors:
- Seeking exposure in shares of foreign companies for diversification
- Aiming for long-term wealth creation
- With a 5+ year investment horizon
- Who are at ease with the market's ups and downs
Note:
- Invest only through SIP
Capital Gains Taxation
- If the mutual fund units are sold after 2 years from the date of investment, gains are taxed at the rate of 12.5%.
- If the mutual fund units are sold within 2 years from the date of investment, entire amount of gain is added to the investors' income and taxed according to the applicable slab rate.
- No tax is to be paid as long as you continue to hold the units.
Disclaimer: The tax information has been prepared on a best-effort basis using information available in the public domain and other sources that Value Research considers reliable. This is not meant as tax advice, and we advise you to consult your tax advisor before making any decision. Value Research takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for any loss or damage arising from any investment or redemption decision based on this information.
Dividend Taxation
- Dividends are added to the income of the investors and taxed according to their respective tax slabs. Further, if an investor's dividend income exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, the fund house also deducts a TDS of 10% before distributing the dividend.
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FAQ for Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan
How to Invest in Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan?
Subscribers of Value Research Fund Advisor can conveniently invest in the low-cost direct plan of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan through the Value Research Fund Advisor website.
Alternatively, mutual funds can also be purchased directly from the respective fund house’s website. For example, Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan can be bought from the Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund website. In such a case, if you are investing in multiple funds from different fund houses, you will need to transact separately on each fund house’s website.
The third option is to invest offline, by seeking assistance from a mutual fund distributor. Most banks also act as mutual fund distributors, and you can approach your bank for help in completing your investment.
What is the current NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan Today?
The latest declared NAV of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan, is ₹47.5113 as of 20-May-2026.
What are the top holdings of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan?
| Company | Percentage of Portfolio |
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd. (Taiwan) |
8.98
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Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. (South Korea) |
5.97
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SK Hynix |
4.07
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3.57
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Tencent Holdings |
3.18
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What is the return of Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan in the last 5 years?
Over the past five years, Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan has delivered an annualised return of 7.59% as of 20-May-2026.
What is the minimum investment required in Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan?
The minimum investment required to start investing in Franklin Asian Equity Fund - Direct Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹500 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.
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